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  • What Parts Are Need to Install Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller on a 2006 Kia Sorento
  • Yes, would be able to use the same brake controller in your 2006 Kia Sorento. You will need to hardwire the controller to the Sorento and add a 4-Way and 7-Way connector at the back of the Sorento. First you will need to install a 4-Way trailer connector. The T-One harness for your 2006 Kia Sorento is part # 118307. After you install the 4-Way, you will need to install a 7-Way trailer connector. The 4-Way connects to a matching connector on the 7-Way, part # ETBC7. There are 4 loose wires...
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  • What Thule Foot Do I Need For My 2017 Kia Sorento With Raised Rails And AeroBlade Load Bars
  • Your 2017 Kia Sorento with the 47" Thule AeroBlade Load Bars will need the following items: Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4, part # TH710601, Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186033, part # TH186033, Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4, part # TH450400. This roof rack has a weight limit of 165 lbs.
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  • Wiring and Connectors Needed to Install 7-Way Connector on a 2022 Kia Sorento
  • So basically you're just needing to install a wiring kit like our Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 on your 2022 Kia Sorento. Since you already have the 4-Way/7-Way connector you just need the Wiring Kit # 5506 to finish out your installation as it comes with 25' of wire as well as some circuit breakers and wiring connections needed to make a 7-Way fully functional. I'm attaching a link to a review video of our universal kit so you can get a good idea of how all of these pieces are supposed...
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  • Where Do I Find Replacement Hardware Kit For My Curt Receiver Hitch # 13408?
  • Yes we do have replacement hardware kits for this Curt # 13408 hitch. You will want to go to the product page of Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK and enter in your hitch item number, for examle, # 13408. Then select the hitch manufacturer and add to cart. Always make sure to replace the mounting hardware when transferring a hitch to another vehicle. I have attached a demonstration video for the hardware.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Fit For A 2023 Kia Sorento
  • We have the perfect trailer hitch that is confirmed for your 2023 Kia Sorento! The Curt # e28AR Class III receiver hitch has an easy, bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a black powder coated finish that covers an e-coated base that offers great rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 4000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 600 pounds. I've linked an install video for you to look at.
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  • Electric Brake Controller Recommendation on 2011 Kia Sorento
  • It looks like your questions have been answered from when you originally asked other than a recommendation for a brake controller. I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885 because of how reliable it is and how easy it to use. You'll also need some additional parts to install it. On your 2011 Kia Sorento you'll first need a 4-way trailer connector. The # C56332 will provide this for you. It plugs directly into your Kia's wiring using a plug along the frame rail at the rear of the vehicle. Once...
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  • Parts Needed to Add Electric Brakes to Stealth Black Hawk 6X10 Motorcycle Trailer
  • We can help you with the items needed to add electric drum brakes to your motorcycle trailer and to install a trailer brake controller in your 2011 Kia Sorento. Adding electric drum brakes to a trailer requires a few items, all of which are detailed in the linked article that covers the whole process of adding brakes to a trailer. You want to choose brakes based on the axle weight rating which can usually be found on a sticker on the axle itself. Most of the 6 x 10 Stealth trailers use...
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for 2014 Kia Sorento LX V6
  • When Tekonsha wiring harnesses are available in many cases they're a great choice because of the reliability of their converter boxes and the availability of plug and play harnesses; however Curt wiring harnesses are also high quality and reliable. As you've noticed there is not a Tekonsha harness for your 2014 Kia Sorento LX with a V6 so I recommend using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56256, which has a plug and play installation. This...
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  • What Size Hitch Receivers Are Available For the 2021 Kia Sorrento
  • There are only hitches with 2 inch receivers like the Curt # C34ER currently available for the 2021 Kia Sorrento currently and because it's considered a mid-size SUV I don't expect them to design a 1-1/4" receiver. The powder coating that Curt uses on their hitches is a bit thicker than some others, so I generally prefer their hitches when available, so the # C34ER would be my recommendation for your new Sorrento. If you need to use a hitch mounted accessory with a 1-1/4" shank then you'll...
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  • Hitch, Wiring and Towing Ball Mount for 2015 KIA Sorento LX
  • We can help you with a 2-inch hitch, wiring and related towing items for your 2015 KIA Sorento LX. I suggest the USA-made Curt Class III hitch # C13152 along with the 4-pole wiring harness # C56256. A hitch install video and a help article and install video for the harness are all linked for you. Towing also requires a ball mount and hitch ball. The recommended part for a 2-inch ball is # C45036 and this includes the needed pin and clip. The hitch ball comes pre-installed for convenience. I...
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  • Installing a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Other Parts to Tow a Trailer with a 2017 Kia Sorento
  • To install a 7-way trailer connector on the back of your 2017 Kia Sorento you'll first need a 4-way connector. Use # 118583 which installs by plugging in behind the Kia's tail lights. If your trailer does not have brakes you can use the 4-way with # 37185 and just cap off the wires you don't need. If your trailer has brakes once you have the 4-way installed use our # ETBC7 kit to install the 7-way. This will also include everything you need for the electric brake controller. For the...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow with a 2012 Kia Sorento AWD V6
  • According to page 5-59 of the online version of the owner's manual for your 2012 Kia Sorento, the max weight you can tow with the 3.5L engine is 1,588 lbs when using a brake system. Even though Class I trailer hitches exceed this weight rating I highly recommend going with a Class III trailer hitch that has the 2" receiver because it gives you a lot more versatility in how you can utilize the trailer hitch. For your application I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75684 because it is...
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  • Replacement Key For SportRack Cargo Carrier With Lock E141
  • The correct replacement key for your SportRack roof cargo carrier, is the Replacement Key for Thule Racks and Carriers # THKEYN141. Since Thule makes the SportRack cargo carriers, this will work for you.
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  • Parts Needed To Replace 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector On a 2016 Kia Sorento With a 7-Way
  • The Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter # TK24FR will give you the wiring needed to remove a factory 4-way connector and install a 7-way harness. You will need a Mounting Bracket # 18138 to attach the 7-way to the back of your 2016 Kia Sorento. If you are unsure if you have the factory 4-way you can follow the wiring. The factory connection is located behind the bumper on the drivers side. An aftermarket harness will connect to the tail lights and...
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  • Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way Connector Installation in 2017 Kia Sorento with 4-Pole Wiring
  • No, the brakes on your trailer will not function if you use a 4-pole to 7-way adapter such as # 37185 on your vehicle UNLESS you make the additional circuit connection to bring the brake controller's output to the 7-way connector. If a 4-pole to 7-way adapter is used by itself only the lighting signals from the 4-pole wiring format will be passed through. If you want to install a trailer brake controller like the excellent Prodigy P3 # 90195 in your 2017 Kia Sorento that has 4-pole wiring...
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  • 2022 Kia Sorento Roof Rack for Factory Flush Rails
  • The 2022 Kia Sorento Roof Rack by Thule includes: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # TH711320. These premium, aerodynamic crossbars attach to Thule feet to create a quiet, stylish roof rack for your vehicle. The WingBar Evo crossbars are made of anodized aluminum with internal BoxBeam structures. These structures strengthen the bars without significantly increasing their weight. Additionally, because the bars are aluminum, they won't rust or corrode...
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  • Class III Hitch for 2011 Kia Sorento with 4 Cylinder Engine
  • According to my contacts at Reese, the # 37042 hitch was discontinued and became obsolete in late 2009. Reese could not tell me if it would fit a 2011 Kia Sorento. I managed to locate their fit list for that hitch, and the vehicles mentioned are all full and mid sized pickups and minivans. Because it is a multiple-fit application, if it fits the vehicle you would need to drill holes in the vehicle frame to install the hitch. I cannot tell you how many folks I have heard from that purchased...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2016 Kia Sorento
  • In order to have a fully functional 7-Way trailer connector on your 2016 Kia Sorento, you will want to install the 7-Way and 4-Way Universal Installation Kit for Brake Controllers # ETBC7. This kit includes a 7-Way blade-style connector that will work for you to connect your trailer to your Sorento. The 7-Way connector will install by plugging into your existing 4-Way connector, and the wiring needed to make the remaining connections and to install a brake controller is included with the...
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  • Recommended Crossbars for a 2023 Kia Sorrento
  • To mount the Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket and 2 Bike Carrier # RRRMCB03 to the roof of your 2023 Kia Sorrento you're going to need a set of crossbars like the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 with the TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR. These crossbars will mount onto the raised rails on your Kia Sorrento and will provide a mounting space for the Rhino-Rack XTray.
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  • The Bolts Are To Short To Install My Curt Hitch # C13513 On My 2008 Kia Sorento
  • What you are experiencing when trying to install The Curt Hitch # C13513 onto your 2008 Kia Sorento is that the weld nuts are packed with corrosion and/or road grime. This happens on any vehicle that has seen at least one winter. You will need to clean out the weld nuts so the bolts can be properly threaded freely. I would recommend spraying some lubricant like WD-40, and using a Wire Brush # DW00254. Doing this will take some patience. I attached a few helpful links below that will help...
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