Trailer Hitch and Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation of 2018 Kia Sorento
Question:
I need a trailer hitch and a wiring hook up to do some light towing on my 2018 Kia Sorento. What will I need?
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
I'd recommend the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e98843, as it's high quality yet affordably priced. The only possible disadvantage I'd give this particular hitch is that the crossbar is visible from the rear. Some trailer hitches are pretty nicely concealed behind the vehicle bumper, but this isn't one of them. If you are't fond of the appearance of the majority of the hitch being visible from the rear, then the EcoHitch # 306-X7320 would be recommended as the entire hitch assembly with the exception of the receiver tube and the safety chain loops will be hidden behind the rear bumper. You can see the differences in the appearance of the two by taking a look at the photo I've edited for you. As you can see, the EcoHitch looks a lot cleaner once installed.
For a wiring harness that would provide a 4 pole trailer connector which will cover basic trailer lighting functions (brake lamps, turn signals and running lamps), go with # C56332 for vehicles with the factory tow package or # 118583 for vehicles without the tow package. For a kit that includes ball mounts, trailer balls and hitch pins, use # 989900.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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