Expert Answers about Kia Spectra

• Can the Curt Trailer Hitch # 11242 for a 2002 Kia Spectra Tow a Rented Trailer
• 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...
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• Parts Needed to Dolly Tow 2009 Kia Spectra
• 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...
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• Will the Swagman Trailhead Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2007 Kia Spectra Sedan
• 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,...
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