I believe you are referring to the trim panel behind the rear bumper that needs to be removed in order to access the connection points for installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118526 in your 2014 Kia Sportage. This center threshold trim piece along with the trim panel on the driver's side will be removed by loosening and removing the screws that hold them into place.
I have attached the installation video for you to check out. Once installed,... view full answer...
When installing the 7-way Upgrade Kit for Wireless Trailer Brake Controllers # ETBC7L you do not need to disconnect the battery due to only one wire (The black power wire) getting connected to the battery.
I recommend connecting the 4-way connector on your vehicle to the 4-way connector on the # ETBC7L and then run the power wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
Depending on the trailer hitch receiver you choose for your vehicle you may need a no-drill mounting bracket # 18136.
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Thank you for your wiring harness purchase.
The Curt 4-pole wiring harness kit # C56251 is a custom-fit product confirmed to fit your 2012 Kia Sportage. Since this installs using connectors that match those on the car there really is no wiring diagram per se, but the instructions are linked for you. Only the one power wire to the battery requires a spliced connection; this goes to the positive terminal via the included fuse holder.
You do not mention whether it is the vehicle or trailer... view full answer...
I am sorry to hear about the fitment problems!
Based on what you are describing it sounds like the mounting flanges on the hitch were slightly flexed during shipping and are causing the bolts on the one side of the Curt # C13281 to not quite line up right on your 2021 Kia Sportage.
This is not too uncommon due to how large and heavy hitches are, and we have made a dedicated help article that goes over exactly how to correct it.
You will want to use one of the steps shown in the included... view full answer...
All of the trailer wiring harnesses for your 2019 Kia Sportage require running the power wire up to the vehicle battery. While this makes for a more involved install it does allow your vehicle to have more circuit protection and you'd never have to worry about a trailer wiring short causing damage to your vehicle wiring. This is because the harness draws power from the vehicle battery and not the vehicle taillight circuits. view full answer...
Good news! The Curt hitch # C13281 is a no drill application, which means the 4 bolt holes on the hitch are all that it takes to mount this hitch to your vehicle. These mounting holes are already predrilled on your vehicle's frame for easy installation.
I do have one suggestion for you though. I would recommend the etrailer hitch # e72TR over the Curt brand because to be compliant with Curt's warranty you will need to use a stabilization strap like # 18050 on all non trailer loads, which... view full answer...
In order to install this Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 33925 on your 2006 Kia Sportage you will need remove the tail light wiring harness from the back of the tail lights of your vehicle and plug this unit inline with the tail light wiring harness.
Basically, you will unplug the harness from the back of the tail light, plug this unit into the wiring harness from your tail lights, and then plug this unit directly into your tail light assembly. view full answer...
Nope, the Curt TriFlex NEXT # C24VV will not have to set up and be recalibrated when the vehicle is turned off, it will keep the settings you use. view full answer...
When installing a breakaway system and the Replacement Tekonsha Trailer Breakaway Switch # 420000 you asked about, there is no need to add a circuit breaker or in-line fuse. I've attached a help article for the installation of a system as well as a video of an installation to assist. view full answer...
The anti-rattle device for the Kuat Beta - Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches # B202-114 is located at the rearmost end of the shank so it will be easy to get at and release the tension of the rack in the hitch receiver (see attached). The hitch pin itself is a pin with a simple clip and is really just a safety feature to further ensure the rack doesn't dislodge from the receiver (although the anti-rattle itself should be able to keep that from happening).
If you wanted... view full answer...
It sounds like you are used to using a Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler, like part # BD028288, and that your new coupler is the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ Pin, # BD028244, which is designed to be used as you have indicated. You have to grasp the coupler and pull the collar back to release the jaw.
The Bulldog High-Profile Latch Repair Kit, # BD024200, is desingned to be used on the Bulldog Collar-Lok Coupler w/ High-Profile Latch, item # BD028382, which has an attachment point on the couplers... view full answer...
From what I could find it looks like if it is a FWD you can tow it using a tow dolly and if you have a 4WD then it needs to be towed with all of the wheels off of the ground. Unfortunately it doesn't look like you can flat tow your 2012 Kia Sportage though. You can verify this with your copy of the owner's manual or your nearest Kia dealer.
If you have a FWD and would like a tow dolly then I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1. This has a weight capacity of 4,250 lbs and comes... view full answer...
The Truck Trolley Sliding Truck Bed Tray # TR87VR actually just installs using straps, which is why it has a 300 lb weight rating as opposed to 1,000 + lbs like we see with some of the sliding cargo trays that bolt to the truck bed.
The installation instructions are attached to this answer page for you to reference. Please note that you need to use the lower tie-down locations on our truck for the installation per the instructions. view full answer...
You will likely need some self-tapping screws. They are available in a set of 4, # CR80430. These are stainless steel screws so they won't corrode. view full answer...
We confirmed with Curt that their hitch # C13281 that you referenced fits all models of the 2022 Kia Sportage including your SX Turbo AWD model.
There is no drilling to install this hitch and you may need to trim the rear fascia slightly before you reinstall it. I attached an install video for this on a similar Sportage for you to check out as well. This would work great with a bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z. view full answer...
With a smaller trailer like you describe, electric brakes would be my recommendation both from a cost standpoint as well as the ease of installation.
For the trailer, you would need two hub/drum assemblies and two brake assemblies. To determine if the hub/drum assemblies we offer are compatible with your trailer spindles, you will need to pull one of your idler hubs off, and look at the inner and outer bearing numbers. The hubs we offer, part # AKHD-545-35-K use # L68149 inner bearings... view full answer...
There is actually a Federal Law called the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question.
The T-One Connector w/Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite, # 118526, will be comparable to the Kia wiring. One advantage to using the Tow Ready wiring harness is that it requires a direct... view full answer...
The grease fitting on wet bolt # 126B2 is pressed in. I actually tried to pull one out using pliers but it would not budge so I don't think you are going to have any issues with these coming out! view full answer...
I believe what my friend Rob was referring to when he said to connect the red wire from your Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light # STL59RB to the yellow and green wires is to connect it to the yellow and green wires of the Hopkins Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM38138. From there you can plug the Hopkins connector into your vehicle wiring harness for power if you are using this on a cargo carrier or other hitch mounted accessory. This process will not harm your vehicle... view full answer...
One of the primary purposes of drawing the power for the taillights directly from the battery is to isolate the wiring system of the vehicle from the trailer wiring. This way, the vehicle wiring will be protected from any short circuits that might occur in the trailer wiring. Installing the wiring harness in the manner you describe would also void your warranty coverage.
I can't recommend you install the Tow Ready # 118526 in any other way than what the manufacturer recommends. You can... view full answer...
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