Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2017 Kia Forte LX Sedan
Question:
Good Day, Where does this hitch mount to the vehicle, is there a video available to show installation of this hitch on a 2017 Kia Forte LX? Also, is there a removable wiring adapter for this car? Thank you,
asked by: Tamas S
Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24903 will mount to your vehicle on the side of the frame rails. There are existing holes with weldnuts already present. You will simply need a 17mm socket or wrench for installation. There are 4 bolts.
Unfortunately we don't have a video of this install, but I've attached the diagram of the installation to assist with the locations.
There is a wiring harness that is removable, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C53KR which will easily install to the factory wiring harness behind each of your tail lights.
If you will be doing light towing, you will also want a ball mount like # 3594 which is a confirmed fit only in the rise position. I recommend hitch ball # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
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- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
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- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 4 Inch
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- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
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