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  • Does Curt Trailer Hitch For 2022 Kia Carnival Void Warranty
  • No, the warranty will not be affected whatsoever on your 2022 Kia Carnival by installing the Curt trailer hitch that fits, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67ER The reason why is because you are protected by what is called the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This act says if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless the part or install caused the problem. So for example, if...
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  • How to Determine if 2012 Kia Sorento Has Factory Tow Package
  • For a hitch, I'd recommend going with the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75684 instead of the Curt hitch you mentioned. The Curt hitch warranty requirements state that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 must be used for non trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. Unfortunately, the small spoiler atop the rear hatch of your Sorento can be damaged by the strap which is why I recommend a different hitch. The Draw-Tite model will fit all models of the 2012 Sorento, regardless...
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  • Can I Get Key 0370 For The Master Lock Coupler Lock ML377KA
  • While we are able to ship you 3 of the Master lock # ML377KA that will use the same key, we are not able to guarantee any specific key code. So will you get 3 keyed alike locks? Yes. Will they have the 0370 Key? Probably not.
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  • Can an A/C Unit Be Used with Rightline Gear SUV Tent For Camping in Florida
  • As long as you have the power to connect the unit, space for it inside the tent, and the necessary ventilation (if required) to vent the unit's exhaust heat, you could use an A/C unit in the Rightline Gear SUV Tent # RL110907 for those hot Florida Camping trips. The tent measures 8 feet long x 8 feet wide and is 7 feet 2 inches tall and has a sleeping capacity of 4 adults. A rainfly is included with the tent to help keep you dry even in wet conditions. My favorite feature of the tent...
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  • Can Bulb on Optronics 7-Function Light # ST7RB Be Replaced
  • In order to tell you for sure if the light bulb can be replaced we will need to determine exactly which light that you have. You will want to look on the actual light housing for the manufacture name and model number. Trailer light lens can typically be used on multiple different light housings so with just the numbers from lens I can not be certain as to which light you have. If you do determine that you have the Optronics Submersible, Trailer Stop, Turn, Tail and License Plate Light,...
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  • 2022 Kia Telluride Curt Hitch Rating Compared To The Factory Option Hitch
  • First off, welcome to the world of RV'ing. We hope you enjoy and please be aware we always here to help with your needs; be it parts or help answering questions. Now, on to your question. Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13420 is confirmed to fit the 2022 Kia Telluride and yes it does have a manufacturers rating of 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight with a 750 lb. tongue weight, while your vehicle has manufacturer published specs of 5,000 lbs. max gross trailer weight but only 500...
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  • Do The Arms For The Saris MHS Bike Rack # SAR23MR Fold Flat or to the Ground?
  • Yes, the arms of the Saris MHS Bike Rack # SAR23MR will fold all the way to the ground. I have included a video review linked below which you can see both arms down when unloading a bike at 7:45 into the video.
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  • What Parameters Can Be Monitored With Edge Insight Gauge Display # EP84030 on 2014 Kia Sorento
  • My representative in the Edge tech services department tells me that they have not tested their Insight CS2 # EP84030 on your particular vehicle, so he could not say which individual parameters would be monitored. It would almost certainly monitor things like coolant temperature and throttle position through the engine computer, and there's a good probability that the unit would also read the transmission fluid and oil temperatures, but you'd need to try the unit first to see if it would...
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  • Amount of Rearward Tilt Provided By Rhino Rack # RTL002 T load Hitch Mounted Load Assist
  • As you can see in the diagram I provided, the tilt is adjustable up to about 45°. The tilt mechanism has a pin that can be used in two different positions to allow a roughly 15 or 30° degree tilt or the pin can be completely removed for the maximum 45° tilt. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video.
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  • Will Installing a Trailer Hitch and Wiring Void the Warranty on a 2010 Kia Forte
  • Installing a trailer hitch will not void the warranty on your 2010 Kia Forte. There is a federal law that states in part that unless the installed item is directly responsible for a failure then the warranty cannot be voided. With that said, the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11019, is specifically designed for the Koup model Kia Forte. I have included a link to the installation instructions below. This hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and clip. All you would need for towing is a ball,...
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  • Towing a 2008 Kia Rio 5 with a Tow Dolly
  • I took a look at an online copy of an owner's manual for a 2008 Kia Rio 5 and it does not mention recreational towing but does say the vehicle needs to be towed with its front wheels on a dolly and rear wheels on the ground. For that we have the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which would only require a 5-way, 6-way, or 7-way connector on your motorhome in order to activate the electric brakes of the tow dolly. This dolly makes towing your '08 Rio 5 much simpler that...
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  • What Tire Socks Do You Recommend for My 2021 Kia Sorento?
  • I went ahead and confirmed with the 2021 Kia Sorento user's manual that it does mention that for a standard 255/45-20, you need "fabric-type chains." With this recommendation, they mean tire socks. For this route, I recommend the ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks - Size 72 - 1 Pair # TCH72. These socks are designed to fit 255/45-20 tires and will increase traction on snows/icy roads. It is important to note that these socks should only be used on the front wheels on your AWD model. The reason why...
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  • How To Tell If My 2021 Kia Sorrento Is Pre-Wired For Trailer Lights
  • There really won't be able to tell if your 2021 Kia Sorrento is wired for the trailer lights. If you bought the vehicle with the towing package, then the wires will be incorporated in the factory harness. Right now, there is only one plug in style adapter # TK26FR available right now for your Sorrento that does not require splicing into the factory wiring. There will be a connector located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have to remove the tail light...
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  • How to Determine if 2015 Kia Sorento EX Has Factory Tow Prep Package
  • The easiest way to determine if your 2015 Kia Sorento EX has the tow package would be to call your dealer's service department and have them run the VIN of your vehicle. They may even be able to send/email you a print out so you know exactly how your Sorento is equipped. When it comes to a hitch for your vehicle I recommend going with the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13152. This hitch will fit all models of the 2015 Sorento and installs with no welding or drilling required. If you...
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  • Rhino Rack Static Weight For Rooftop Tent
  • Rhino Rack doesn't provide the static weight capacity of their racks, but the system on your 2016 Kia Soul has a dynamic capacity of 165 lbs which will support the tent # TH8001KSK05 alone. Adding a third bar to your set up will help if you're thinking the system can't hold the weight. I see no reason why your roof rack cannot hold both the tent and your weight especially with the third bar installed. A rule of thumb with rooftop tents is that if the rack can handle 165lbs of dynamic weight...
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  • Is Weight Distribution System Beneficial if Near Tongue Weight Capacity
  • The short answer is yes, a weight distribution system will be a good idea. The fact you are near the tongue weight capacity of your hitch won't actually have a bearing on the effectiveness of a weight distribution system; the general rule is that if your loaded trailer weighs more than 50% of your vehicle's weight you need a weight distribution system, and a lot of vehicle owner's manuals specify the use of a weight distribution system for their vehicles if they are towing over a certain...
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  • Will the etrailer Hitch Match the Towing Capacity of My 2022 Kia Telluride?
  • According to the owner's manual I found online for your 2022 Kia Telluride, it has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs for a trailer so long as that trailer has brakes (I do recommend verifying this in your version of the manual). And yes, you will indeed be able to tow that capacity with the etrailer hitch that fits your '22 Telluride: - etrailer Hitch Receiver # e95ZR The etrailer # e95ZR has a 5,000 lb towing and 500 lb tongue weight capacity which are the exact limits of your '22 Telluride...
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  • 7-Way Running Light Circuit Powered On With Lights Off on 2015 Kia Sorento
  • The diode should not have anything to do with it, and there are only a couple of possibilities I can think of. First things first, check the ground of the connector on your '15 Sorento; it is common that a bad or insufficient ground can cause the issue of one of the functions bleeding through and continuing to have power. Another potential issue is there may have been some corrosion on the 7-way of your Kia Sorento, and that corrosion bled to the inside of the 7-way on the running light...
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  • Do I Need To Replace A surge Protector After It Is Tripped
  • Your Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55310 should be fine if you've only activated the surge protection once. Your unit is rated for 1,050 joules, and if you've had a 200 joule hit, in theory, you still have approximately 850 joules left, which is still really good. Typically, you'll want to replace your surge protector every 2-5 years, but if you've had a frequent amount of hits you'll want to consider replacing sooner.
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  • Which Trailer Light Kit is Best for a Jet Ski Trailer
  • Trailer light kit # TL29BK does not include submersible lights, so water would be able to enter the light housings. A better choice for your jet ski trailer would be a submersible light kit # TL5RK, as the lights will be sealed against water. I would recommend, however, that you unplug the trailer connector and let the bulbs cool down a bit before backing into the water, so that the cold water will not crack the bulbs. This is good practice, also, because it lets your wheel bearings...
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