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  • How Much Do the Draw-Tite and Curt Hitches Weigh for a 2023 Kia Sportage?
  • The Draw-Tite Hitch item # DT22MR weighs 37 lbs. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C94WR weighs 31 lbs. Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit the 2023 Kia Sportage plug in hybrid. I have linked installation videos below for both hitches. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C99DR and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch And Bike Rack For Heavy E-Bikes On A 2020 Kia Sportage
  • Yes, you can certainly carry two E-bikes on the back of your 2020 Kia Sportage. I recommend installing the etrailer class 3 hitch # e89YR. This hitch has a 525 lb tongue weight capacity so more than enough for 2 heavy bikes and a bike rack. The hitch has a durable matte black powder coat, however it will be mostly hidden behind the bumper. If you are in the market for a bike rack also, I recommend the Kuat NV 2.0 # BA22B. This is made for heavier bikes and can carry 2 bikes weighing...
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  • Does the etrailer Hitch item # e38KR Fit the PHEV Model of the 2023 Kia Sportage?
  • Yes, it will. I checked with our manufacturer and I can confirm that the etrailer Hitch item # e38KR fits all models of the 2023 Kia Sportage included the PHEV model. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Sportage with included hardware.
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  • What is the Best Hitch for a 2024 Kia Sportage?
  • The best hitch for a 2024 Kia Sportage is the Curt Hitch item # C94WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Sportage with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. This is the highest capacity hitch available for your Kia. The reason this is the best hitch is because the entire crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper cover. This leaves only the 2" receiver visible which not only helps with...
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  • What Hitch Weight Capacity do I Need for Hauling My 230 Pound Motorcycle on My 2020 Kia Sportage?
  • As far as the tongue weight capacity on hitches, every hitch has a specific rating. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13281, for example, has a maximum tongue weight of 525 pounds while the etrailer Hitch Receiver # e72TR has a maximum tongue weight of 675 pounds. In addition, we need to consider the weight capacity of the motorcycle carrier itself. If you were looking at the Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitches - With Ramp # UF48-979033, that has a...
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  • Ball Mount for Trailer Hitch Height of 12-1/2 inch and Coupler Height 19 Inches
  • The two dimensions needed to be compared when picking out rise/drop ball mount is the top of the hitch opening down to the ground as well as the bottom of the coupler lip on the trailer down to the ground when the trailer is level. Since you measured from top of the coupler you'd need to remove right at 2 inches from 21 so you'd have from 12-1/2 inches to 19 inches which is 6-1/2 inches. So the closest you can get to that is 7 inches of rise like the part # C45338 which would work great.
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  • Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2015 Kia Sportage
  • Since your 2015 Kia Sportage already has a 4-way installed, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Kia with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle, like yours, with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it. You will then connect the blue wire to the blue wire on the brake controller, connect...
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  • What is Hitch Height for Curt Hitch that Fits 2012 Kia Sportage
  • When we installed the Curt hitch # C13120 on a 2012 Kia Sportage like yours we found that the top of the hitch opening measured 12-1/2 inches to the ground. For more info on how to determine the correct rise/drop ball mount check out the attached help article I attached on this.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Kia Sportage w/ Side Rails
  • Yes, there is a set of crossbars that will fit the factory flush side rails of your 2023 Kia Sportage. This mounts directly to the side rails and has more than enough capacity for a bike rack. You will want the roof rack by Thule and it includes the following parts: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # TH711320 Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # TH710601 Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof...
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  • Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire Speed Rating
  • The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10130 that is on the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel # AM31199DX was updated last year to have the speed rating of M(81mph).
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  • Is the Kuat Transfer V2 model # KU84FR Bike Rack Made for a 2 Inch Receiver?
  • The Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack item # KU74FR comes set up for a 2" hitch receiver. You will not need to use an adapter. If you ever needed to change it to a 1-1/4" you would need to remove an aluminum sleeve. I have linked a couple of review videos below so you can get a demonstration of this bike racks functions. Please feel free to email me directly if you need any additional help.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Kia Sportage
  • If you are in the area of Wentzville MO 63385 we do provide installation services. You would need to contact customer service to get on the schedule. If you live outside of this area we do have a network of reliable installers all over the country. You will want to go to the left hand side of the Item # C94WR product page. Underneath the installation videos is a blue link that says Locate installers near me. You will want to input your zip code to access the list of installers. There...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Roof Rack for a 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV
  • Welcome back! I checked with our vendors and there are both hitches and roof racks available for the PHEV model of the 2023 Kia Sportage. To add a hitch to your Kia, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e38KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Sportage with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like the etrailer hitch because the crosstube mounts behind your rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This not only helps with...
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  • Recommended 1-1/4" Hitch for a 2012 Kia Sportage SX
  • Yes, it will! The Draw-Tite Hitch item # 36510 is confirmed to fit the 2012 Kia Sportage SX models with dual exhaust. Our installers have stated that the hitch comes in contact with the exhaust on the SX turbo models. This may result in the exhaust hangers needing to be bent to get the right amount of clearance. Other then that this hitch is custom fit and comes with all necessary hardware to complete the installation. The Draw-Tite Hitch item # 36510 is a class II hitch with a 1-1/4"...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Kia Sportage to Carry Wheelchair Lift and Motorized Wheelchair
  • According to the owner's manual for the 2017 Kia Sportage the vehicle itself has a tongue weight capacity of 220 pounds. Since the combined weight of the lift and chair is 182 pounds it is within the capabilities of the vehicle! For a trailer hitch if your Sportage is an EX or LX model I recommend etrailer hitch # e72TR but if you have an SX model the only option is Curt hitch # C13281. Per Curt warranty requirements, all non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported...
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  • Dimensions Of Curt 31408, Draw-Tite 65080, and Draw-Tite 64079 Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receivers
  • I had our warehouse measure each of the front mount trailer hitch receivers you mentioned, and the dimensions are as follows. The Curt # 31408 measures 32-3/4" long x 8-3/4" wide, the Draw-Tite # 65080 measures 36-3/4" long x 10-3/4" wide, and the Draw-Tite # 65079 measures 31-3/4" long x 9-1/2" wide, which you can see in the included diagrams. Each of these options will require fabrication as you know, since none of them are confirmed to fit your 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4. I recommend checking...
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  • Dimensions of the Frame Clamps for the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack
  • The manufacturer does not provide the dimensions you are inquiring about so I went out to our warehouse and measured the Erickson Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops part # EM07706 for you. The upright from tip to tip is 29-1/4" tall. The clamps are 14-3/4" long x 3-1/4" wide at the top x 1-1/2" wide on the side. I have attached a photo with these dimensions for you as well.
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  • Recommended Hitch and 7-Way Connector for a 2024 Kia Sportage
  • Congrats on the new vehicle! The Saris Door County Bike Rack item # SAR42RR requires a 7-way connector to power the lift function. To add one to your 2024 Kia Sportage you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they do not have just one available that will do the job. The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C99DR. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Kia's wiring harness, which is located behind your tail lights. This will provide...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2024 Kia Sportage w/ Raised Flush Rails
  • Yes, we do! To attach a roof rack to the raised rails on your 2024 Kia Sportage you will need the Yakima TimberLine FX Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails item # Y28UV. This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The crossbars do not extend over the rails. I recommend adding the Yakima Same Key System item # Y07204 to prevent theft. A great perk of Yakima's products is you can buy larger lock core kits 6 item # Y07206 or 8 item # Y07208 and have the roof rack and other Yakima accessories...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2024 Kia Sportage
  • To add a hitch to your 2024 Kia Sportage, I recommend the etrailer item # e38KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch item # e38KR because it installs behind your rear bumper and the crossbar is completely hidden. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity, and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. For a wiring harness, you will want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C99DR....
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