Troubleshooting Receiver Holes Not Lining Up For Installing On a 2018 Kia Soul

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Trying to install my hitch and the side mounting holes to the frame do not line up on either side of the vehicle. I can only get 1 bolt in as the side brackets appear to be twisted

asked by: Dan

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Expert Reply:

There are some occasions where the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11419 for your 2018 Kia Soul can become twisted/flexed during shipping. The good news is because this is made from a mild steel it can be flexed back to the correct shape allowing you to install it on your Soul. I have linked our help article below which will help you through the process of flexing it back and installing on your Kia. The help article includes images which make it much easier to understand rather than trying to just explain it.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

By all accounts the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 works well and is easy to use and install on most vehicles. It is a brand new item so not a lot of feedback has come in on it. I did learn a few things though after speaking with our…

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Answer 2

For your 2016 Kia Soul, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7326. This is the only class III hitch we have for your 2016 Soul. The reason a class III is better, is because the 2" x 2" receiver opening found on class…

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For your 2018 Kia Soul there are 3 trailer hitch receivers available. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #C11419 which weighs 32lbs The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #306-X7326 which…

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Answer 4

We do indeed have a photo provided from Curt showing their #C11419 installed on a second-generation Kia Soul. As you can see, the only portion of the hitch that's visible from eye level at the rear of the vehicle is the receiver opening, almost…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75712 is a confirmed fit for a 2017 Jeep Patriot. That said, there should be no washers or spacers needed to fill the gap between the frame and flange on the trailer hitch. If a gap is present, you…

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Answer 6

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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I spoke with our installers and they told me that this will happen time to time. They said there are times when the auto manufacturer will have the holes moved just a bit, but they work with them to make it work. They told me that they use a tool…

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For your 2018 Kia Soul Exclaim, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11419. This is a fit for all models except the electric EV. This hitch install requires removing the splash guards and wheel well liners. You are correct this is a fit for…

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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

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 12

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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