Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2016 Kia Sorento
Question:
Hello, I just purchased a 2016 kia Sorrento with a 4 prong wire harness and have a trailer with a 7 blade harness. is there an adapter for this? Thank you,
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
In order to have a fully functional 7-Way trailer connector on your 2016 Kia Sorento, you will want to install the 7-Way and 4-Way Universal Installation Kit for Brake Controllers # ETBC7. This kit includes a 7-Way blade-style connector that will work for you to connect your trailer to your Sorento. The 7-Way connector will install by plugging into your existing 4-Way connector, and the wiring needed to make the remaining connections and to install a brake controller is included with the kit.
Since there are additional functions available with a 7-Way connector, such as the trailer brake signal and a 12V hot lead, some extra connections will need to be made on the vehicle in order for the 7-Way to be fully functional. The installation instructions for the # ETBC7 kit are linked for you and they will walk you through these additional connections.
If your trailer does not need the trailer brake signal or a 12V hot lead circuits, then you can use an adapter that does not come with the additional wiring, like 7-Way and 4-Way # 37185 or just a 7-Way # 30717. These adapters will plug into your Sorento's existing 4-Way and will provide stop, turn, and taillight functions for your trailer.
If your trailer does have electric brakes and you are in need of a brake controller, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 because it is a top of the line brake controller. The Prodigy P3 features a customizable LCD display, storable settings, 3 boost levels, battery protection, and continuous diagnostics. I have linked a review video of this controller for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tow Ready
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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