Expert Answers about Kia Sorento

• Comparing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness and Curt Powered Tail Light Converter for a Kia Sorento
• The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118583 is a plug and play kit whereas the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59236 would require you to splice into wires on the vehicle which I do not recommend. They would function the same but installation is very different. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness is absolutely what I recommend you use on your 2019 Kia Sorento. In regards to the 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat Adapter part # ETBC7 and Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185,...
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• Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for a 2013 Kia Sorento SX
• The third attachment point for Curt trailer hitch # C13073 for your 2013 Kia Sorento SX might help to keep the hitch from rotating but it is more there out of necessity due to the L-shaped frame brackets. That design is no more or less beneficial than trailer hitch # 75684 with its 4 total attachment points. Trailer hitch # 75684 is actually more versatile since it is rated for use with weight distribution whereas Curt hitch C13073 is not, even with its additional bolts. And if you were...
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• Why Does Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13073 For 2013 Kia Sorento Require Support Straps
• Although the trailer hitch itself will support non-trailer loads like bike racks and cargo carriers, this type of weight does put added strain on the hitch. In order to alleviate the leveraging affect that a non-trailer load places on the hitch, Curt likes to error on the side of caution and require the use of stabilizing/support strap, like part # 18050, to maintain their warranty. With this being said, I can not say that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13073, is of a lesser quality...
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• Comparing Curt # 13195 and Draw-Tite # 75908 for 2017 Kia Sorento
• The Draw-Tite # 75908 is more hidden with the recessed aspect of the hitch pin hole being 5-1/2 inches from the outermost part of the bumper. The height is 15-1/2 inches from the inside top of the receiver to the ground. The Curt # C13195 is very similar in style and has a hitch pin hole that is 4-1/2 inches from the outermost part of the bumper so it is 1 inch closer to the outside of the bumper. The hitch does sit closer to the ground with the top inside of the receiver 13-1/2 inches...
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• Comparing the Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for a 2019 Kia Sorento
• The weight ratings for the Curt # C13195 and Draw-Tite # 75908 for your 2019 Kia Sorento do differ but since they both exceed the max weight ratings for your Sorento (found in your owner's manual) they don't really play an important role when comparing these 2 hitches. The biggest difference between the Curt and Draw-Tite options is that Curt requires that the support strap # 18050 be used for any non-trailer loads like a bike rack whereas the Draw-Tite doesn't have this same requirement. When...
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• Tekonsha Prodigy RF vs Prodigy P2 Dash-Mounted Brake Controller for Use in 2011 Kia Sorento
• Both RF- and wired-type proportional brake controllers use an accelerometer to detect braking in the tow vehicle in order to send a proportional brake signal to the trailer brakes. These are often preferred over the time-delay type which apply the same user-determined preset braking power no matter the amount of braking applied in the tow vehicle. You might refer to the linked article that reviews these and other brake controller characteristics. Proportional controllers such as the Tekonsha...
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• Differences in Capacity Between Trailer Hitches for 2014 Kia Sorento
• We do indeed have a video showing the Curt, Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite hitches being installed on 2014 and 2015 Kia Sorento models, however the Hidden Hitch Receiver has been discontinued by the manufacturer. I've attached the videos. The Curt # C13152 is designed to fit around the muffler on the passenger side by mounting to the inside and bottom of the frame member. The Draw-Tite model passes over the muffler on the passenger side and attach to the outboard and underside of the frame...
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• Comparing e28AR And C34ER Trailer Hitches For The 2023 Kia Sorento
• A keen observation. The # e28AR and # C34ER hitches for the 2023 Kia Sorento are virtually identical. One is our etrailer brand and the other is the Curt brand. Our etrailer brand is actually made for us by Curt, so structurally, they are identical. They both bolt on in the same location and have the same 4,000 lb towing and 600 lb tongue weight capacity. The only noteworthy difference is that the Curt hitch # C34ER uses a gloss black coating, while our etrailer hitch # e28AR uses a matte...
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• Does the Draw-Tite and Curt Hitch for a 2020 Kia Sorento Have the Same Ground Clearance
• I'll start off by saying that both the Curt # C13195 and Draw-Tite # 75908 are very similar hitches and both of them will have the same 13" ground clearance. With that said I do recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13195 because the Curt hitches have a bit heavier powder coating and will stand up to the rigors of the road a bit better. You're likely still going to want to be a little careful when going out of steeper driveways, but nothing...
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• How to Tell Difference Between V2 and V1 Kuat Transfer Bike Racks
• The 1 Bike Add-On # KU57FR allows you to add an additional bike to the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Racks 1-Bike # KU64FR and the # TSAOB is for the older V1. The easiest way to tell which version you have is look at the shank that slides into the vehicle hitch. If it is a curved piece of metal that goes up to the pivot mechanism it's a V1. If it's a straight shank with two flat brackets that attach to either side it's a V2.
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2012 Kia Sorento
• The main difference between the Curt Modulite Wiring Harness, # C59496, and the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, # C56328, is that the T-Connector harness, # C56328, simply plugs into the factory tail light connectors at the back of the tail light assemblies. The Modulite Harness, # C59496, needs to be hardwired into your vehicles tail light circuits. I recommend using the T-Connector Harness # C56163 because you will not need to cut or splice into your vehicles tail light wires. Both...
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• Differences Between Hitch Options and Recommendations for 2013 Kia Sorento
• All the hitches available for your 2013 Sorento have the same 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacity. Although they're designed a bit differently, in my opinion none of the hitches would have a strength or quality advantage over another. The Draw-Tite # 75684 and the Curt # C13073 would be partially visible under the back bumper, but most feel that the round tube Curt # C13073 looks better. None of the hitches would be a fit for vehicles with a dual exhaust featuring a tailpipe on...
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• Choosing Between Class II and III Hitch for 2014 Kia Sorento V6
• If the option is available, we always recommend going with a Class III. A Class III hitch will feature the more common 2 inch receiver opening that has many more compatible accessories available. In the case of your 2014 Sorento, the Class III hitch is actually a few dollars less expensive. The ground clearance for either hitch would be identical. Both hitches have plenty of capacity for your needs, and the Class III actually has a capacity that is higher than the 3500 lb tow rating of...
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• Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2016 Kia Sorento 4 Cylinder
• The Curt trailer hitch # C13195 and Draw-Tite hitch # 75908 have similar designs and install the same way. Customers like the finish on the Curt hitch more. The biggest different is the tongue weight capacity of each of the hitches. The Curt hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 750 pounds and the Draw-Tite is rated at 500 pounds. But you have to go by the lowest rated component in the system. According to the owner's manual the Kia Sorento has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 280...
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• etrailer and Curt Hitches Depth Comparison on a 2019 Kia Sorento
• The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98843 is the same hitch as the Curt item # C13195 except for the different powder coating. The etrailer hitch will have the same exact dimensions as the Curt. I have included a diagram I made that will show the dimensions of this hitch.
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• Differences Between Thule Force XL Cargo Box and Thule Force XT XL Cargo Box
• The Thule Force XL XT part # TH6358B is similar but definitely an upgraded version of the Force XL part # TH625. The XT has the latest version of Thule Quick Grip mounting hardware, has the newer angular look to the box, and has better clearance for allowing the rear hatch of the vehicle to open. The XT requires at least 51-1/8 inches from the center of your front bar back to the hatch seam and the standard Force requires 53-5/8. I attached review videos for both boxes that show the big...
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