We can help you select the items you'll need to tow your 2008 Kia Spectra behind your motorhome.
Safe and legal flat towing requires a few components including a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some sort, a high/low hitch adapter and for the towed car a set of base plates and a braking system. You can learn more about each of these by reviewing the linked articles on flat towing. Your Spectra owner's manual should also be consulted (check the index for the heading 'recreational... view full answer...
Yes, trailer rental places will accept any of the trailer hitches we carry provided they are properly installed and have the capacity to tow the trailer you want to tow. The Curt trailer hitch # 11242 has a capacity of 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight. You will need to consult the owners manual for your 2002 Kia Spectra to determine its towing capacity. Whichever is lower, the hitch or the vehicle, is the capacity you have to go by.
The hitch comes with a... view full answer...
If your 2007 Kia Spectra sedan already has a trailer hitch, measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the rear of the vehicle. If that distance is less than 11 inches, the Swagman Trailhead, # S63360, will fit.
If you need a trailer hitch, use Curt's # C11679.The hitch pin hole is only a few inches back from the rear of the vehicle and the rack should fit without problems.
If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes,... view full answer...
The great thing about tow dolly towing is that you really only need the tow dolly and you're set. Flat towing setups require quite a bit of parts but tow dollies do not require all of that as the dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 come with everything needed. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11679 for a Kia Spectra is rated at 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. You are correct in the description of torque being applied at greater distance, and I don't have any information on where they test that. I believe that additional length from the hitch receiver and torque associated with it is why Curt requires a stabilization strap # 18050 for your hitch when using a bike rack or other non-towing accessory. There is... view full answer...
For your Hollywood Racks Over the Top 2, part # HRF2, you will need to purchase a frame adapter like part # HRBA-PRO. This helps the women's bike ride level with the ground, keeping it from contacting the ground when going up or down over curbs or hills.
I've included a video that shows how the bar helps an aggressive frame bike ride on our test course. view full answer...
I have a towing solution for you. From my research on your 2007 Honda Civic, I confirmed with the Honda owner's manual that you should not flat-tow your vehicle. The manual states that a 20007 Civic needs to be towed with the front wheels elevated or with all wheels completely off the ground on a flat-bed truck. With that being said, it is always a good idea to abide by the manufacturers recommendations.
With this information, it is safest to transport your vehicle using a tow dolly. For... view full answer...
From the information I have on your mother's 2009 Kia Spectra, her vehicle has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200 pounds. With that maximum vehicle rating, even if there was a hitch receiver rated for over 200 pounds, you would still need to abide by that 200-pound maximum capacity of the vehicle. With that being said, unfortunately, the only hitch we carry for her vehicle is the Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" # C11679. In order to make sure that your mother's Spectra has a maximum weight capacity... view full answer...
I did some checking and it looks like your 2002 Kia Spectra with a manual transmission is flat-towable. First thing you'll need is a base plate kit on your vehicle. For that you'll want the Roadmaster kit part # 2105-1 which his a confirmed fit.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use #... view full answer...
A fifth wheel trailer is one that can only be towed by a truck as the truck will have a special hitch installed in the bed for towing a larger trailer (see picture). Fifth wheel trailers are almost always camper trailers and I believe you may just be looking for a hitch to tow a smaller, bumper pull trailer with your 2009 Kia Spectra.
For a trailer hitch the Curt part # C11679 is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and would work great for towing a small camper. For trailer wiring you'd then... view full answer...
Yes, the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 that you referenced can be used to flat tow your 2009 Kia Spectra. There are several other components that you will need as well though.
The first thing you will need is a base plate kit. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate kit # 2109-1. This will provide you with the connection point between the vehicle and the tow bar.
For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
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Kia's online owner's manual for the 2009 Spectra indicates on page 6-19 that the vehicle can be towed with the front wheels on a dolly and the rear wheels on the ground. All-wheels-down flat towing, such as behind a motorhome, is not covered in the manual.
We do offer a suitable tow dolly from Roadmaster that will easily handle the roughly 3K weight of the Spectra. Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 includes electric drum brakes that will be powered by a brake controller like the easy plug-in Curt... view full answer...
Good news, the base plates that fit your 2009 Kia Spectra LX are # 2109-1.
The even better news is that you will not need an adapter to have your Falcon 5250 mate with this base plate kit.
Some additional products you may need to consider when flat towing are:
Safety Cables: # RM-643
Wiring and Umbilical: # RM-15247
Braking System: # SM99251
High/Low adapter: See attached link for proper height in selecting adapter
It's important to note that: Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles... view full answer...
If you are planning on towing with your 2009 Kia Spectra you will want the Curt, part # C11679, as it has been confirmed as a fit. You'll also need a ball mount, # 3593, which includes a pin and clip.
This hitch has a 2,000 lb total trailer and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. You will need to stay under this capacity as well as the towing capacity listed in the owner's manual of the vehicle. In the owner's manual will be info on whether or not you can tow with your vehicle.
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Definitely! From the looks of your attached pictures, you definitely have a Fastway e2 weight distribution hitch that uses a trunnion spring bar like the # FA92-00-0600.
I went ahead and reached out to my contact at Fastway, and he confirmed that the head assembly needs to be replaced. They do not sell the missing mount that you need individually. The replacement part you need for your hitch is the Replacement Head for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems - Trunnion Bar # FA92-02-1255. view full answer...
I have a great crossbar solution you can use for your 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Unfortunately, Inno does not make any feet that work with the Inno Square Crossbars - 50" # INB127 for your vehicle. Also, we do not carry another brand of feet that work.
However, with the Thule SquareBar Evo crossbars, you will be able to have a crossbar system on your hard-top Wrangler. For that route, I recommend the following setup:
- Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 60" # TH712500
- Rapid Gutter Feet... view full answer...
We carry both hitch and truck mounted bike racks that will work on your 2007 Kia Spectra 5.
If you have a hitch on your Kia, then I recommend the Curt 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, # C18085. The bike rack can carry up to two bikes with a total weight of 90 lbs.
For a trunk mounted rack, I like the Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Carrier, # SAR83FR. This rack can carry up to two bikes with a weight of 35 lbs per bike. It is easy to install and folds for easy storage.
I also recommend... view full answer...
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