Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
Question:
Recommended Hitch for Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX 2018?
asked by: Mel
Expert Reply:
The best trailer hitch we have for your 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11402. This hitch is a custom fit that installs using pre drilled holes in the frame rail. If you will be using this hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier then you should also use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap part # 18050 as this is going to help support the accessory and place less stress on the vehicle.
If you do not want to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap then we do have the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24965 which does not require this. The Sportframe is also custom fit that installs using pre drilled holes in the frame rail.
I have attached a sample install video for you as well on a similar version of this vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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