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  • Is Rhino Rack Square Bar Rack Same Quality as Thule for 2016 Kia Forte5
  • Rhino Rack and Thule both make square crossbar roof rack that are very similar in quality. When available I recommend Rhino Rack as they cost less and offer basically the same quality. For your 2016 Kia Forte5 you would then need the part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK403 to complete the rack. Then for a fairing you would want the part # RRRF2. We haven't tested for wind noise yet but with this fairing you are going to have the least amount possible.
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  • Can 2017 Kia Forte LX Sedan Be Flat Towed?
  • If your 2017 Kia Forte LX Sedan has a manual transmission it can be flat towed using the following components: Baseplate kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521640-5 Tow bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 Safety cables and Tow bar wiring: RoadMaster Falcon 2 and Falcon All-Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 Supplemental braking system: Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR Lastly you will likely need a high-low adapter to level the tow bar to your...
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  • Roof Top Cargo Box Orientation Recommendation for Minimum Wind Resistance on Vehicle Roof
  • I would recommend you orientate the Thule Pulse Cargo Box # TH613 as far to the back of the vehicle as you can when installing it on your roof if you are looking for the best aerodynamics. This will reduce air from getting underneath the front of the box while at highway speeds. I attached a review video for this box as well.
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  • Best Way to Carry 3 Bikes with 2016 Kia Forte5
  • I have a great solution for you to carry your three bikes but since the hitches for your 2016 Kia Forte5 are Class I there isn't a way to carry more than two bikes with them. So instead your best option is a trunk mounted bike rack that can carry up to 3 bikes and is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. The best option is the Thule Raceway 3 bike rack part # TH56JV. What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables...
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  • Hitch And Bike Carrier Recommendation For 2011 Kia Forte5
  • The hitch you asked about, part # C11124 is a Class l hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening, so you will want to keep that in mind when selecting accessories that will work with the hitch. A note from Curt states that all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps, like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. A lightweight bike rack I recommend is the Kuat Beta, part...
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  • Tips for Inserting Pin of Trailer Hitch Pin and Clip
  • To get the clip of the included pin and clip of the Curt Hitch part # C11124 you will need to basically just need to try various angles of the pin while trying to insert the clip so that you can eventually find the right angle/orientation of the clip so that it will insert all the way into the pin. You may even try running it up from underneath the safety chain loop if there is access there. You should also note that you don't have to fully insert the pin. You just need to get it to the...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2016 Kia Forte5 Hatchback
  • For a trailer hitch for your 2016 Kia Forte5 Hatchback the Curt Class I hitch # C11395 is a confirmed fit and would work well for you. For a ball mount you would want the part # C45521 and then a hitch ball part # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. Then for trailer wiring you would want the part # C56228.
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  • Replacement Right Side Wheel Hoop Recommendation for Hollywood Racks HR1000Z
  • For your Hollywood Racks # HR1000Z bike rack you'd want the replacement wheel hoop part # HRSPRWHR-HD as this is the recommended and correct fit for your bike rack. The part number you referenced would not fit nor has it been tested.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2016 Kia Forte5 EX Hatchback for Bike Rack
  • For your 2016 Kia Forte5 hatchback we have a trailer hitch that is a confirmed fit. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11395 which is a fit for 2014-2017 model years of the Forte5 hatchback. This hitch is only rated for Class I compatible bike racks and it requires stabilization strap # 18050 for that application. Unfortunately, I can't find the hitch number you gave to let you know what that hitch fits. If you do not already have a bike rack...
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