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  • Recommended Tent Option for a 2023 Kia Soul
  • For a roof rack I recommend going with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420, with the Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710501, and Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145212. These crossbars measure 53" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall and have a weight capacity of 220-lbs however this is the dynamic (while in motion) weight rating, so while stationary your crossbars will be rated much higher however you'll want to adhere to your roof's maximum capacity...
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  • Base Plates, Tow Bar and Accessories Needed to Flat Tow a 2012 Kia Soul with Manual Transmission
  • A searched for a 2012 Kia Soul on the Roadmaster site for base plates and did get it to come up with the part # 522112-1. There is one comment on this kit and it is that it fits manual transmission only. Make sure to consult the owners manual to determine the proper towing specifics for your vehicle. For a compatible tow bar, the most popular option that is also compatible with the base plates is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2015 Kia Soul
  • I would be happy to help you find those parts so you can flat tow your 2015 Kia Soul. For a manual transmission you will need a baseplate, tow bar with safety chains, supplemental braking system, wiring harness, and a battery charge line. I have attached numerous installation videos to help guide you through installing these parts. Tow Bar: For a tow bar, I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar item # BX7380 which comes with the safety cables you need. You should also add the Blue Ox Base-Plate...
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  • Does Bike With Step Through Frame Need Bike Rack Adapter on Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack
  • You will not need the Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005 with the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64670. That adapter is normally used for hanging-style bike racks to give bikes with step-through frames a vertical mounting point. However, the XTC-2 does not require it; as you can see by the accompanying photo and review a customer sent in of this rack, they were able to use the XTC-2 with a step-through...
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  • Class I Trailer Hitch Recommendation For A 2018 Kia Soul
  • Yes, we do have exactly what you're looking for, for your 2018 Kia Soul! The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24915 will work wonderfully with your Kia, and is also a class I (1-1/4" x 1-1/4") trailer hitch like what you're looking for. This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000lbs, and a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200lbs. I have also included a installation video of # 24915 on a 2018 Kia Soul for you to check out as well.
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  • What Accessories do You Carry that Do Not Require Crossbars?
  • From the sounds of your question, you are looking to mount accessories that do not require crossbars. We do have those products available. Some of those include the Rightling Gear Sport 3 Cargo Bag # RL100S30, the SeaSucker Talon Bike Rack # 298-BT1004, and the Malone Deluxe Kayak Carrier # MPG152. If you have an idea about what cargo you wish to transport on your Soul without the need of crossbars, feel free to respond to this answer with your needs, and I will be happy to point you in...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2013 Kia Soul
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on a 2013 Kia Soul The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch # 24839 comes will all the required hardware to install it to your vehicle. The hitch has a concealed tube which keeps the car with the factory sleek look after the hitch is installed. The hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required, and has a black powder coat finish that covers an e-coat base for superior rust protection. The...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2021 Kia Soul w/ Manual Transmission Behind a Motorhome w/ Air Brakes
  • We can help you out with that! The best air brake supplemental braking system is the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243. This truly proportional braking system uses the air pressure from your RV's brakes to apply the brakes in your Kia Soul. The low profile design installs out of your way and is always at the ready. To flat tow your 2021 Kia Soul you will need at least 4 main parts other than the braking system above. Those parts being...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Carrier for 2018 Kia Soul
  • It looks like you've chosen the Draw-Tite hitch, part # 24915, which does fit your 2018 Kia Soul. I've listed the cargo carriers we have for Class I hitches like the Draw-Tite and none of them have a ramp. Class I hitches aren't really designed to hold a lot of weight so there aren't many cargo carriers at all. Another thing to take into consideration is the weight capacity of the Soul. I wasn't able to find its tongue weight or towing capacity online but it should in your owner's manual....
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  • Hitch Wiring Harness and Ball Mount for a 2022 Kia Soul
  • Yes, we do have a trailer hitch and a wiring harness for your 2022 Kia Soul. You're going to want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C67FR. This is a custom fit hitch receiver that bolts directly to your Kia's frame without any welding or drilling. I have attached a picture of what the hitch looks like installed. For your wiring harness I recommend the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C89KR. This custom-fit connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harnes behind the driver's-side...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Is Needed To Use Thule 4-Bike Rack On 2018 Kia Soul?
  • In order to use the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack # TH934XTR on the back of your 2018 Kia Soul, you will need to install a trailer hitch receiver such as EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7326. I recommend adding Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock - 6' Long # TH538XT to keep your bikes locked to the bike rack, and Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # THSTL2 to keep the bike rack locked to your trailer hitch receiver.
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  • Can a 2014 Kia Soul With Manual Transmission be Flat Towed Behind an RV?
  • Yes, you can flat tow your 2014 Kia Soul with manual transmission behind your Rv; there are a number of parts you're going to need in order to do this, starting with compatible base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ4 Base Plate Kit # RM-522114-4. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the base plates as well as its long arms, which make it easier to maneuver when towing; you will also need safety...
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  • Recommended Wind Fairing For A Malone Aero2 Crossbar System
  • When it comes to installing a wind fairing on your Malone Aero 2 Crossbar system The Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks - 38 inch Long # RRRF2 will work for your 38 inch crossbar setup. This fairing has an easy installation on most crossbars with clamp-on brackets. It also has a stylish design which enhances the overall look of your roof rack. The rubber bumpers prevent fairing from creating scratches and abrasions on your roof. I attached an installation video link below.
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  • Recommended Solution to Carry Cargo Carrier with 2 Inch Shank on Curt Hitch with 1-1/4 Inch Receiver
  • I'll start out by saying that I don't believe that an adapter is the best way to go here. Since the Curt # C67FR is a Class I receiver, you'd need an adapter that is compatible with a Class I hitch. The drawback here is that using an adapter like this will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle by 50%. It looks like the 2021 Kia Soul has a tongue weight capacity of 200-lbs, so the maximum amount you'd be able to carry would be 100-lbs (including the weight of the carrier) if you...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Kia Soul
  • I checked the owner's manual for any information about flat towing a 2020 Kia Soul and it did not mention flat towing, dinghy towing or recreational towing, nor did it mention anything about the necessary procedure so what I recommend is contacting your Kia dealer to ascertain what steps are needed for you to flat tow. What I can offer is every part you need in order to flat tow your '20 Soul, which are the following: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521643-5 -...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Aliner Scout Pop-Up Camper with Electric Brakes
  • The Curt hitch offered for your 2015 Kia Soul is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type, part # C11419, that has 200-lb tongue weight (TW) and 2000-lb gross trailer weight (GTW) ratings. But, and here's a big but, your 2015 Soul is NOT recommended for use to tow any size trailer. Kia indicates that this lightweight vehicle simply is not designed for towing a trailer. The hitches that are offered for it, again all are light duty Class I types, are made to allow hitch-mount accessory items...
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  • What Tools Are Needed To Install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C67FR On a 2022 Kia Soul?
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67FR on your 2022 Kia Soul you will need the following tools. Ratchet # PT84RR Torque Wrench # PT87ZR 17MM Socket Pry Bar Screw Driver Safety Glasses I do recommend installing a vehicle wiring harness while you are installing the receiver. The Curt item # C89KR plugs into existing wiring and gives you a 4-Way connector.
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  • What Tools Will I Need To Be Able To Install A Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver On My 2022 Kia Soul?
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67FR on your 2022 Kia Soul you will need the following tools. Ratcheting Wrench # PT84RR 17mm Socket Pry Bar # PT55VR Torque Wrench capable of at least 48ft-lbs # PT87ZR Screwdriver # PT55ZR Safety Glasses # PT89FR Nylon Brush # 814092 Curt does recommend using a Stabilizing Strap # 18050 with any hitch mounted accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you are needing a ball mount the Curt Drawbar # C45521 is the one Curt recommends...
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  • What Tools are Needed to Install a Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2022 Kia Soul
  • Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C67FR on your 2022 Kia Soul is something that I am confident that a moderate DIY person can handle. I have attached a picture from the installation instructions that shows the tools that you will need to accomplish this install. If you will be towing a trailer, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C89KR will provide a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights.
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  • Recommended Trunk Rack for 2019 Kia Soul
  • I have a solution for you, but there are no 4 bike trunk racks on the market, mostly because they're just not able to hold the additional weight safely. With that said, you can use something like the Yakima FullBack 3 # Y02633 which will carry 3 bikes weighing up to 90-lbs total. I really like the FullBack as an option because it comes with a cable lock for your bikes and a lock to keep the rack secured to your vehicle, plus the price point is a bit better than the other available choices....
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