The short answer is yes, a weight distribution system will be a good idea. The fact you are near the tongue weight capacity of your hitch won't actually have a bearing on the effectiveness of a weight distribution system; the general rule is that if your loaded trailer weighs more than 50% of your vehicle's weight you need a weight distribution system, and a lot of vehicle owner's manuals specify the use of a weight distribution system for their vehicles if they are towing over a certain... view full answer...
We do indeed have a trailer hitch for your 2024 Kia Telluride. I recommend the Curt class 3 hitch # C13420. This has a 2" receiver and it rated for towing up to 5,000 lbs.
It appears we do have several installers within about 20 or 30 miles of you in York. Auto Care Unlimited in Manheim is one who I know does hitch installations and would likely be able to install the Curt # C13420 on your 2024 Kia Telluride. I have included a link to our dealer locator below. Just enter your zip code... view full answer...
No, the warranty will not be affected whatsoever on your 2022 Kia Carnival by installing the Curt trailer hitch that fits, which is the following part number:
- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67ER
The reason why is because you are protected by what is called the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. This act says if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless the part or install caused the problem. So for example, if... view full answer...
The diode should not have anything to do with it, and there are only a couple of possibilities I can think of. First things first, check the ground of the connector on your '15 Sorento; it is common that a bad or insufficient ground can cause the issue of one of the functions bleeding through and continuing to have power.
Another potential issue is there may have been some corrosion on the 7-way of your Kia Sorento, and that corrosion bled to the inside of the 7-way on the running light... view full answer...
Neither of those things are needed, so what you will do instead is use a battery charge line kit from Roadmaster. This connects the battery to the 6-way or 7-way tow bar wiring plug on your tow vehicle, and gets power from your motorhome. So what you will need is the following:
- Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
So long as your motorhome has a 6-way or 7-way you are set, otherwise you will need to install a charge line kit from your motorhome. It is very... view full answer...
I have not heard of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK26FR having a fire issue with your 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Tekonsha has always had the better modules which are not as susceptible to water damage. I do believe the issues the Sorento had were with units connecting to factory tow package wiring. This Tekonsha connects in line of the tail lights. view full answer...
There really won't be able to tell if your 2021 Kia Sorrento is wired for the trailer lights. If you bought the vehicle with the towing package, then the wires will be incorporated in the factory harness.
Right now, there is only one plug in style adapter # TK26FR available right now for your Sorrento that does not require splicing into the factory wiring.
There will be a connector located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have to remove the tail light... view full answer...
My representative in the Edge tech services department tells me that they have not tested their Insight CS2 # EP84030 on your particular vehicle, so he could not say which individual parameters would be monitored. It would almost certainly monitor things like coolant temperature and throttle position through the engine computer, and there's a good probability that the unit would also read the transmission fluid and oil temperatures, but you'd need to try the unit first to see if it would... view full answer...
While we are able to ship you 3 of the Master lock # ML377KA that will use the same key, we are not able to guarantee any specific key code. So will you get 3 keyed alike locks? Yes. Will they have the 0370 Key? Probably not. view full answer...
As you can see in the diagram I provided, the tilt is adjustable up to about 45°. The tilt mechanism has a pin that can be used in two different positions to allow a roughly 15 or 30° degree tilt or the pin can be completely removed for the maximum 45° tilt. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video. view full answer...
The vehicle in the video for the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322 is a 2020 Buick Envision using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1518.
It is important to note that base plate kits are a vehicle specific part. If you provide me with the vehicle that you are wanting to flat tow, I would be happy to recommend the correct base plate kit that will allow you to use the Blue Ox Adventurer Tow Bar # BX7322. view full answer...
I took a look at an online copy of an owner's manual for a 2008 Kia Rio 5 and it does not mention recreational towing but does say the vehicle needs to be towed with its front wheels on a dolly and rear wheels on the ground.
For that we have the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 which would only require a 5-way, 6-way, or 7-way connector on your motorhome in order to activate the electric brakes of the tow dolly. This dolly makes towing your '08 Rio 5 much simpler that... view full answer...
Yes, the arms of the Saris MHS Bike Rack # SAR23MR will fold all the way to the ground. I have included a video review linked below which you can see both arms down when unloading a bike at 7:45 into the video. view full answer...
Your Camco RV Power Defender Circuit Analyzer # CAM55310 should be fine if you've only activated the surge protection once. Your unit is rated for 1,050 joules, and if you've had a 200 joule hit, in theory, you still have approximately 850 joules left, which is still really good.
Typically, you'll want to replace your surge protector every 2-5 years, but if you've had a frequent amount of hits you'll want to consider replacing sooner. view full answer...
For a hitch, I'd recommend going with the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75684 instead of the Curt hitch you mentioned. The Curt hitch warranty requirements state that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 must be used for non trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. Unfortunately, the small spoiler atop the rear hatch of your Sorento can be damaged by the strap which is why I recommend a different hitch. The Draw-Tite model will fit all models of the 2012 Sorento, regardless... view full answer...
Rhino Rack doesn't provide the static weight capacity of their racks, but the system on your 2016 Kia Soul has a dynamic capacity of 165 lbs which will support the tent # TH8001KSK05 alone. Adding a third bar to your set up will help if you're thinking the system can't hold the weight. I see no reason why your roof rack cannot hold both the tent and your weight especially with the third bar installed. A rule of thumb with rooftop tents is that if the rack can handle 165lbs of dynamic weight... view full answer...
The Equal-i-zer OnTarget Laser Measuring Tool for Weight Distribution Systems # EQ37FR is not necessarily a need if you already have your system dialed in. But it is a great tool to ensure that your cargo weight is distributed evenly over all axles without having to get out the tape measurer.
It provides peace of mind and calculates the weight distribution percentage for you, so there is no need to do your own math. Which I am a big fan of. view full answer...
The Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13 Inch Aluminum Wheel, Item # AM32001HWTB, has a maximum speed of 81 mph. It has a load capacity of 1,610-lbs at 65 psi. This Kenda tire, like all trailer tires, needs to be kept at maximum rated psi for safety and security of your trailer and you.
I have attached a video with additional information. view full answer...
In order to tell you for sure if the light bulb can be replaced we will need to determine exactly which light that you have. You will want to look on the actual light housing for the manufacture name and model number. Trailer light lens can typically be used on multiple different light housings so with just the numbers from lens I can not be certain as to which light you have.
If you do determine that you have the Optronics Submersible, Trailer Stop, Turn, Tail and License Plate Light,... view full answer...
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