Best Class III Trailer Hitch for 2019 Kia Sorento LX with V6 Engine

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In need of a 2 inch class 3 hitch for my 2019 Sorento 3.3L LX V6 that will allow me to tow a small rental trailer to move my daughter to college.

asked by: Dominic

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For your 2019 Kia Sorento LX with the V6 engine, I recommend the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98843 because it offers a 5,000 lb towing capacity and a tongue weight rating of 750 lbs. The matte black finish on the etrailer hitch is a nice touch that sets it apart from its competitors.

Since you'll just be using the hitch to move your daughter to college, it won't play a huge part for now, however, the higher tongue weight capacity will allow you to use the hitch for a wide variety of non-trailer applications like a hitch mounted bike rack or a cargo carrier if you need to use one in the future. You'll want to double check your owner's manual for your Sorento's specific towing capacity. You are limited to the capacity of your lowest rated component.

To complete your towing package, I also recommend:

Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118583 - For Sorento without factory tow package OR # HM11143965 if your Sorento does have the factory tow package.

Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C45155 - Includes ball mount with 2-1/4 inch rise, a welded 2 inch hitch ball and a hitch pin and clip. If my calculations are correct, this will provide you with enough drop to make up for the height difference between your Sorento's hitch and the standard height on a rental trailer's coupler.

I've also linked you to our selection of ball mounts as well as a help article that explains how to choose the correct ball mount for the rise/drop you need.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Answer 1

Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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Answer 2

In order to tell if you have a factory tow package on your 2022 Kia Sorento, there will be tail light wiring connectors behind the rear driver's side tire. This will be on the exterior of the frame rail. In order to see these ports, you will have…

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Answer 3

There is a very good chance your 2019 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package if it came with the 3.3L V6 engine. The dealer is the only way to know for sure but since it sounds like you were having troubling getting this information from them I have…

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e98843 is the same hitch as the Curt item #C13195 except for the different powder coating. The etrailer hitch will have the same exact dimensions as the Curt. I have included a diagram I made that will show…

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Answer 5

Your towing package will need to include a hitch, wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball to get you ready to tow. One important point is to check the vehicle capacity to make sure your Sorento's limits are not exceeded by the tow duty…

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Answer 6

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2018 Kia Sorento (All Models) is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98843 which is a direct bolt-on fit which has a 5,000 lbs weight capacity. I really like the etrailer hitch over the Curt and Draw-Tite…

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Answer 7

The Brake EVN #TK63VR is a great cost effective option and it will use the same plug as the Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller part #5504 so this is what I recommend for replacement. The proportional operation will be much smoother than…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

There is a panel just under and behind your driver's side wheel well that you can remove to determine if you have the tow package or not. If you check out the attached picture you can see what wiring will be in this location for the tow package…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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