Dolly Towing a 2017 Kia Optima
Question:
I am trying to find out if a 2017 Kia Optima can be towed on a car tow dolly for lorg distances behind a motorhome.? I am getting a dolly with electric brakes and a brake controller, I just need to make sure this car is towable. The owners manual has almost nothing to say about it. Thank you
asked by: RICK W
Expert Reply:
The 2017 Kia Optima is FWD so you'll pull the front wheels up onto the dolly, place the ignition into the ACC position, place the transaxle shift lever into neutral, and then release the parking break. The rear wheels are not connected to the transmission so you won't have to worry about it needing to be lubed. Never tow with the rear wheels on the dolly.
For your 2017 Kia Optima I recommend the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread # DM9713093 which will come with a four way connector and straps for your wheels so you won't have to buy those separately.
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90195 will work with the Demco Tow Dolly # DM9713093
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Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread
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- Tow Dolly
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- 4800 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
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- 8-1/2W x 12-1/4L Foot
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
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- 4250 lbs
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- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
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