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  • Can I Flat Tow A 2009 Kia Sportage EX Sport
  • I understand that it can be confusing to choose a vehicle to flat tow behind a motor home. I took a look at the owners manual for 2009 Kia Sportage and if the vehicle is 4WD it must be towed with all wheels off the ground on a flat bed. If the Sportage is a 2WD it can only be towed with a tow dolly like Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly with Disc Brakes part # DM9713045 with rear wheels on the ground. The most popular vehicles that are flat towed are Jeep Wrangler models. Most vehicles that...
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  • Weight Capacity For The Inno Square Bar Roof Rack System For My 2019 Kia Sportage
  • The Inno Square Bar System # INB137 # INSUT # INK686 you will have 132 lbs of dynamic weight capacity. That is the amount of weight you can have on the roof rack system while driving. Plenty of weight for a cargo basket like this one # Y07138.
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  • Will the Curt 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier Work On 2012 Kia Sportage With Draw-Tite Hitch
  • The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 36510 which is a fit for a 2012 Kia Sportage will work just fine with the 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18145. In regards to a hitch pin, you would not be able to replace this with a locking version due to the brand specific thread pitch but you could add an anti-rattle device like the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch part # RM-061-125 which works really well.
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  • How to Tell if 2 Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carriers Will Fit on Crossbars
  • The crossbar clearance requirement for the Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH890000 is 16-1/2" since 1 of the saddles and the upright arm can be hanging over the outside edge of your crossbars. As long as you have 33" of usable crossbar space on your 2013 Kia Sportage roof rack you'll be able to fit 2 of these. Keep in mind that fitting 2 of the Compass carrier and fitting 2 of your kayaks side by side are 2 different things. The Compass may fit but if your kayaks are...
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  • Does etrailer Hitch and Curt Trailer Hitch Fit 2020 Kia Sportage
  • Yes they have! Both hitches you asked about, the etrailer Hitch Receiver # e72TR as well as the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13281 have been confirmed to fit a 2020 Kia Sportage. Between the two I highly recommend the etrailer because it has the highest capacities at 3,500 lbs towing and 525 lbs tongue weight, which speaks to it's strength and durability, and because it is the only hitch rated for use with a weight distribution system, which is something people use regularly when towing....
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  • How To Determine If the 20x48 etrailer Off Road Cargo Carrier Will Clear The Hatch On a Vehicle
  • I don't have the ability to determine compatibility of the 20x48 etrailer Off Road Cargo Carrier part # e98875 with any one particular vehicle unless we have tested this our self but the shank is long enough that it will clear the hatch on most applications. If you wanted to be certain you could measure using the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on the carrier to the closest part which is 9". In regards to locking, the Threaded Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Lock for etrailer Cargo...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack for a 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid
  • You are in luck because two out of three of your parts fit both the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and the 2017 Subaru Outback Touring. The following parts are compatible: Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 47" Long - Qty 2 item # TH712200 Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # TH710601 You will only need the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186013 item # TH186013 to transfer your roof rack over to the 2023 Sportage Hybrid. The flush fit...
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  • Correct Hitch And Wiring Harness For 2023 Kia Sportage Plug In Hybrid
  • For a class 3 hitch for your 2023 KIA Sportage Plug-In Hybrid I recommend the Curt hitch # C94WR. According to Curt, this will fit all models of the 2023 KIA Sportage. I like this Curt hitch because it has a higher tongue weight rating (525 lbs) than the Draw-tite brand hitch. This would be beneficial if you intend to use a bike rack or cargo carrier as it will be more versatile and will allow you to carry more weight. As far as the wiring it will be the same wiring for hybrid or plug...
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
  • The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C94WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper cover leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This not only looks better but it helps with ground clearance. If you are planning...
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  • Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
  • Smart idea to check and I did verify directly with the manufacturer, Draw-Tite, that their hitch does fit your 2023 Kia Sportage hybrid; you do indeed have the correct part number for your vehicle: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT22MR
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  • Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 2014 Kia Sportage
  • There are several hitch-mounted cargo carriers available for the 2014 Kia Sportage with a 1-1/4" or 2" trailer hitch. I have included a helpful link to a page that contains all of our available carriers (see link). If you have a 2" receiver on your trailer hitch going with a 60 inch wide cargo basket like # 63153 would give you the most bang for your buck. This carrier has a capacity of 500 pounds, but you will be limited to the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch and/or the vehicle...
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2021 Kia Sportage to Haul a Carrier w/ a Ramp
  • I would be happy to help you set up your 2021 Kia Sportage with a hitch for a cargo carrier with a ramp. I recommend the etrailer hitch item # e72TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Kia with included hardware. I picked this hitch because it has the highest tongue weight capacity of the hitches available for your Kia. I have linked an installation video below. For a carrier with a ramp you will want the 32x48 Reese Steel Solo Cargo Carrier and Folding Ramp item # PS10401-10402....
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  • Will Anti-Rattle Lock Work With 2 Inch Hitch on 2018 Kia Sportage?
  • The SportRack Hitch and Cable Lock # A32022 would absolutely work with the 2 inch etrailer # e72TR that you are getting for your 2018 Kia Sportage. It is compatible with the Curt Bike Rack # C18085 that you have as well so you would be good to go.
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  • Does Curt Trailer Wiring Harness # C99DR Fit 2023 Kia Sportage
  • I checked with Curt and their # C99DR is a confirmed fit for all models of the 2023 Kia Sportage including the hybrid models.
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness Installation Method on a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
  • The reason you can't use a fuse tap to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # TK32VR, on your Sportage Hybrid, is because the moduLite power converter has to have a constant supply directly from your battery. Without this direct source of power you would experience flickering lights, blown fuses, and that converter would eventually fail. Wiring it with a fuse tap would also void any warranties. The Curt Wiring Harness item # C99DR is confirmed to fit your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid....
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2023 Kia Sportage
  • I have a better option for a 4-way wiring harness but the Tekonsha one that fits your 2023 Sportage is on extended back order due to a buy out of Tekonsha's parent company(04-23-23). Instead you will want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C99DR. This harness is custom fit and connects to existing wiring behind your Kia's tail lights. The powered converter on the Curt harnesses is more reliable than the ones on the Tekonshas. I have linked the instructions below. If...
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  • Can I Use the Aries AeroTread Running Boards on a 2020 Kia Sportage with Front Mud Flaps
  • The AeroTread Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit - 5" Wide - Aluminum - Black Stainless # AA2061039 are 70 inches long overall and there won't be any contact if you were to add the Truck Mud Flaps - Black Rubber - Teardrop Shape - 10" Wide x 18" Tall - Qty 2 # 337B1018LSP to the rear. However, you may run into clearance issues at the front; we haven't installed these two parts together to confirm and neither has the manufacturer, and it's possible there is going to be some contact....
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  • Can Hub-Face Be Longer for Replacement Axle
  • The hub-face distance can be longer than your current axle, but you don't want it to be shorter otherwise you run the risk of the tire sidewalls making contact with your trailer frame. So if the 95" long hub-face for the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles # 8327834 you're looking at is a little wider than what you currently have but the spring-centers are the same then you'll be good to go to use this as a replacement.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch Fit 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Hybrid
  • Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13383 will fit your 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring Hybrid. This Class III hitch has a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty. If you would prefer matte black instead of a glossy finish, we also have the etrailer # e98903. The only difference between the two is the powder coat finish. Since you will be towing, you also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK96FR. This plugs into the connection points...
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  • Recommended Bike Rack For A 60lb Fat Tire E-Bike
  • For the best bike rack for a 60lb electric fat tire bike you'll want to get the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR. This rack has an 80lb per bike capacity and is rated for use on all vehicles as well as 5th wheel trailers, motorhomes, and flat towed vehicles. The wheel hoops are adjustable to fit tire widths up to 5" and wheelbases up to 60". The padded frame clamps can easily be adjusted around to hold a variety of different frames and the anti-rattle...
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