I've looked through the towing section of the owner's manual for your 2019 Kia Sorento, and didn't see any prohibitions against using weight distribution.
Typically when the hitches offered for the vehicle aren't rated for use with a weight distribution hitch, it's because the engineers that design the hitches have concluded that the underbody structure of the vehicle that the hitch attaches to cannot withstand the considerable additional force that the leverage from a system would apply... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
Kenda does not state speed ratings to their bias ply tire/wheel products, only radials. This simply means that a 65-mph maximum speed rating will apply. This tire is suitable for highway use on your personal watercraft trailer.
Be sure that the tire is always inflated to its rated maximum cold tire pressure of 90-psi. Never run a trailer tire under- or over-inflated as this can lead to excessive heat which can cause the tire to deteriorate. view full answer...
When installing a brake controller, the only way to determine the cold side of the stop light switch on any vehicle, including your 2012 Kia Sorento, is to use a circuit tester such as the very handy Cordless Circuit Tester # PTW2979 and find the wire that only has voltage when you press the brake pedal. This is quite easy to do you will not have any issues whatsoever.
I have also added links to a couple help articles on brake controller installation I strongly recommend checking out. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
It sounds like the hitch you have on your 2011 Kia Sorento EX is a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch with a 3,500-lb gross towing capacity. Your hitch will work with Class I and Class II accessories, such as bike racks and cargo carriers.
All of the aftermarket hitches I have for a 2011 Kia Sorento are Class III 2 Inch hitches that have a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs.
All of the 2011 Kia Sorentos with a tow package will come with a 4-Way trailer... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The Equal-i-zer OnTarget Laser Measuring Tool for Weight Distribution Systems # EQ37FR is not necessarily a need if you already have your system dialed in. But it is a great tool to ensure that your cargo weight is distributed evenly over all axles without having to get out the tape measurer.
It provides peace of mind and calculates the weight distribution percentage for you, so there is no need to do your own math. Which I am a big fan of. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
I have not heard of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK26FR having a fire issue with your 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Tekonsha has always had the better modules which are not as susceptible to water damage. I do believe the issues the Sorento had were with units connecting to factory tow package wiring. This Tekonsha connects in line of the tail lights. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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