Parts Needed To Tow A Trailer With Brakes With A 2022 Kia Sportage
Question:
Hi I have a 2022 Kia Sportage with a factory installed towbar, but no electronics at all. Id like to install - well get someone to install! - an electronic harness that has connector to control small trailer lights, deliver 12 v power to small camper van trailer, and have electronic braking capabilities for the trailer i eventually buy. What bits and pieces would you suggest? and what review videos too? Thanks in advance
asked by: John F
Expert Reply:
In order to tow a trailer with brakes you'll first need to install a 4-pole wire harness like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56321. This will connect to your tail light wiring and allow you to transfer your light signals through to a trailer. From there you'll need to install a 7-Way # ETBC7.
To activate the brakes on the trailer you'll also need a trailer brake controller. I prefer the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR because of its small footprint and easy to to use design. To wire this into your vehicle you'll also need to pick up a universal wire harness # RED69FR.
I've attached some review videos below so that you can get a better look at these items and see how they work.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Redarc
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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