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  • Recommended Class I Hitch for a 2023 Kia Rio Sedan
  • The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Rio Sedan is going to be the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # 24964. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class I hitch, with a 1-1/4" receiver, that weighs 32 lbs. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked a picture below, along with an installation video, so you can see what this hitch looks like when installed. If you are planning on towing you will also need the...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Kia Rio Sedan
  • There is a note in the instructions for Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24884 that states: Note: Different configurations due to differences in tie down hooks on each make/model. Note: Due to different configuration of the vehicles there could be extra spacers, item 7 not used. I have included a link to the instructions for you to look over. I have also linked a video showing installation on another vehicle the hitch fits but it is likely going to be different than your 2018.
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  • Can a 2006 Kia Rio, 2007 Toyota Rav4, or 2006 Honda Civic Be Flat-Towed
  • According to the owner's manual for a 2006 Kia Rio, this vehicle can be dolly towed with the front two wheels off the ground and flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground. According to the owner's manual for a 2007 Toyota Rav4, this vehicle can be dolly towed with either the front two or rear two wheels off the ground but cannot be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground. According to the owner's manual for a 2006 Honda Civic, this vehicle can be dolly towed with the front two...
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  • Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 1984 Toyota 4x4 Pickup w/ 2.4L 22R Engine
  • According to my research, the 2.4 L inline 4 cylinder Toyota 22R engine uses an oil filter with a 3/4-16 thread. Therefore, you'd want to use the # D15715 Derale Oil Filter Relocation Kit.
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate Compatibility With A 2014 Kia Rio LX Sedan
  • The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2724 you referenced is designed for use on 2014 Kia Rio Hatchbacks so you would need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 521634-1 instead for your 2014 Kia Rio LX Sedan. The # 521634-1 is designed for manual transmission models only and does not fit models with foglights.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Wiring Harness Work on 2013 Kia Rio
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56157 will not damage the wiring of your 2013 Kia Rio. This harness is custom made for your Rio and plugs directly into the existing wiring in the rear cargo area, behind both tail lights. It has an included tail light converter so that the Rio's matches your trailer's. If you need a trailer hitch as well, the Draw-Tite Sportframe # 24884 is a confirmed fit for the Rio. This is a Class I hitch receiver rated for 2000 pounds towing and 200...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch Compatible with a 2015 or 2016 Kia Rio
  • Yes, the Curt # C11250 will fit both a 2015 and a 2016 Kia Rio Sedan. I have attached an installation video for a 2013 Hyundai Accent for this same trailer hitch that you can use as a reference. For a complete towing setup you will also need a ball mount kit and wiring. A popular ball mount option is the Curt Euro Style Drawbar # C45572 which you can secure in your hitch receiver with the pin and clip # F-4. Then for wiring I recommend going with the Curt T-Connector # C56157. To install...
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  • Does The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver 249605 Fit The 2019 Kia Rio Sedan And Hatchback?
  • The Draw-Tite SportFrame # 24905 will only work with the 2013 - 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback. Unfortunately, we do not currently (March 2023) have a hitch for your 2019 Kia Rio. We can offer trunk-mounted bike racks or roof racks to carry cargo if you are interested. Please let us know your purpose so we can help.
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  • Can I Transport a Dirt Bike with My 2020 Kia Rio
  • We do not currently, (03/2023), have a hitch for your 2020 Kia Rio. So unfortunately, no way to carry a heavy dirt bike.
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  • Trailer Hitch Fits for 2009 Kia Rio
  • For the 2009 model year, Kia manufactured the Rio sedan and the Rio 5 door hatchback. Either vehicle would use a unique hitch. For the Rio sedan, I'd recommend the Curt # C11094, but we do not currently(October 2023) have a hitch for the Rio 5 hatchback.
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  • Determining Lug Nut Size for Sendel Trailer Wheel
  • It is likely that you will need a lug nut like the Americana # AM90049 that threads onto 1/2"-20 lug bolts. That being said, the wheel itself does not determine the necessary lug nut size. The best way to determine the correct lug nut is to remove one and take it to your local hardware store. They should have a series of bolt that you can test fit the nut on to determine the correct thread pitch and diameter. I have attached a review of the wheel and lug nut for your reference.
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  • Engine Block Heater for a 2008 Kia Rio with a 1.6L I4 Engine
  • The correct engine block heater for your 2008 Kia Rio with the 1.6L I4 engine is the Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater part # KH11485. I have attached the installation instructions for you as well. The engine block heater will replace one of your frost plugs located on the drivers side of the engine, closest to the grill. You can see this position labeled as "LF" in the attached photo. Contrary to a cartridge style engine block heater, the above frost plug style heater is much...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack and Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2018 Kia Rio Hatchback
  • Unfortunately there is not a confirmed fit for your 2018 Kia Rio Hatchback at this time from any of our manufacturers. We do however have roof rack fits and trunk mounted bike rack fits if that will assist with your desired function. For a roof rack, I recommend the Rhino Rack consisting of the following: Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long # RRVA118B-2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRRLKVA Custom DK Fit Kit # DK471 Metal Core Locking Endcaps...
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  • What Brake Controller Will Work on My 2013 Kia Soul 2.0?
  • There isn't a custom fit brake controller harness for your 2013 Kia Soul, but you will have the ability to use an Electric Trailer Brake Controller. I really like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller, # 90195. This will apply the trailer brakes at the same pressure that you apply the brakes in your Kia. It also has a great diagnostic system to alert you to any issues and has an easy to read LCD display. Utilizing your current 4-way, I would use the Universal Installation...
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  • How To Install Trailer Wiring On 2018 Kia Rio
  • For the trailer wiring on your 2018 Kia Rio, you will need # 118793. This will simply plug into your factory taillight wiring connector, no cutting or splicing is required. You will then run the white wire to bare metal for ground, and the black wire to the positive terminal on the battery. Instructions are included. Always be sure not to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle, which will be in your owner's manual or can be found by contacting the manufacturer of your vehicle.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With a 2023 Kia Rio
  • The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24964 is currently the only aftermarket receiver I see in production for your 2023 Kia Rio. This is a class I receiver with a 1-1/4" opening for a ball mount or hitch mounted accessory.
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  • How Does The UWS Standard Chest Stand Up To The Elements
  • The UWS Chest part # UWS01022 is designed to be used in a cargo carrier outside in the elements. The extra-thick aluminum construction is rust resistant. UWS builds their boxes from sheets of 0.058" thick aluminum. Then they weld the seams for moisture and rain protection. You will also not see very much fading or sun damage with the aluminum material. The UWS Chest measures 48" long x 20" wide x 20" deep so as long as your cargo rack is big enough this box will work well for your application.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for a Massimo MSU400 Side by Side
  • Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # C56157 is for certain Kia vehicles and has not been tested or confirmed on side by sides like your Massimo MSU400. You will need to use a hardwire harness such as # 119178KIT to hardwire a trailer connector to your side by side.
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  • What Hitch Will Fit a 2013 Kia Rio 4 Door Sedan
  • We have a couple of hitches that will fit your 2013 Kia Rio 4 Door Sedan. Of theses hitches, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame Hitch # 24884. The Draw-Tite hitch has a 200 lbs tongue weight capacity and includes a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. This hitch will bolt to the frame of your Kia with no drilling required with an average install time of around thirty minuets. I like this hitch over the Curt Class I Hitch, # C11250, for two reasons.The Draw-Tite hitch is a little more...
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  • Compatibility of Saris Bones 3 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack SA801 on 2015 Kia Rio
  • The Saris Bones 3 trunk-mount bike rack # SA801BL is a confirmed fit on both the sedan and hatchback versions of the 2016 Kia Rio. You are 100-percent correct about using the Hatch Huggers # SA3035 in place of the rack's side straps. I confirmed this requirement with Saris. They are sold as a set of two.
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