Ground Clearance with Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2012 Kia Soul
Question:
What is the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer hitch on the 2012 Kia Soul?
asked by: Niels
Expert Reply:
On the 2012 Kia Soul, the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24839, measures 9-1/2 inches from the top of the receiver opening to the ground. From the bottom of the receiver it would be 8 inches. I have included a video showing a typical installation on a 2012 Kia Soul that shows this measurement.
If you plan on doing some towing you will need ball mount # 3593, hitch pin and clip # PC2, a 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256 or a 2 inch ball # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # 118431 or, if you have LED lights, use # 118637.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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- 4 Flat
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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- Powered Converter
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- 4 Flat
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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
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
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- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
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- No Ball
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- Rise - 2 Inch
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- 2000 lbs GTW
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Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
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- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
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