Expert Answers about Kia Spectra

• Recommended Base Plate for Flat Towing 2009 Kia Spectra
• Good news, the base plates that fit your 2009 Kia Spectra LX are # 2109-1. The even better news is that you will not need an adapter to have your Falcon 5250 mate with this base plate kit. Some additional products you may need to consider when flat towing are: Safety Cables: # RM-643 Wiring and Umbilical: # RM-15247 Braking System: # SM99251 High/Low adapter: See attached link for proper height in selecting adapter It's important to note that: Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles...
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• How Can I Transport My Mobility Scooter on My 2009 Kia Spectra?
• From the information I have on your mother's 2009 Kia Spectra, her vehicle has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200 pounds. With that maximum vehicle rating, even if there was a hitch receiver rated for over 200 pounds, you would still need to abide by that 200-pound maximum capacity of the vehicle. With that being said, unfortunately, the only hitch we carry for her vehicle is the Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" # C11679. In order to make sure that your mother's Spectra has a maximum weight capacity...
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• What is the Best Way to Tow My 2007 Honda Civic?
• I have a towing solution for you. From my research on your 2007 Honda Civic, I confirmed with the Honda owner's manual that you should not flat-tow your vehicle. The manual states that a 20007 Civic needs to be towed with the front wheels elevated or with all wheels completely off the ground on a flat-bed truck. With that being said, it is always a good idea to abide by the manufacturers recommendations. With this information, it is safest to transport your vehicle using a tow dolly. For...
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• Recommendation on a Bike Rack to Carry One Bike on a 2007 Kia Spectra5
• We carry both hitch and truck mounted bike racks that will work on your 2007 Kia Spectra 5. If you have a hitch on your Kia, then I recommend the Curt 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, # C18085. The bike rack can carry up to two bikes with a total weight of 90 lbs. For a trunk mounted rack, I like the Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Carrier, # SAR83FR. This rack can carry up to two bikes with a weight of 35 lbs per bike. It is easy to install and folds for easy storage. I also recommend...
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• Frame Adapter Bar for a Women's Bike on the Hollywood Racks Over the Top
• For your Hollywood Racks Over the Top 2, part # HRF2, you will need to purchase a frame adapter like part # HRBA-PRO. This helps the women's bike ride level with the ground, keeping it from contacting the ground when going up or down over curbs or hills. I've included a video that shows how the bar helps an aggressive frame bike ride on our test course.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2009 Kia Spectra
• Yes, the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 that you referenced can be used to flat tow your 2009 Kia Spectra. There are several other components that you will need as well though. The first thing you will need is a base plate kit. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Base Plate kit # 2109-1. This will provide you with the connection point between the vehicle and the tow bar. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2009 Kia Spectra
• A fifth wheel trailer is one that can only be towed by a truck as the truck will have a special hitch installed in the bed for towing a larger trailer (see picture). Fifth wheel trailers are almost always camper trailers and I believe you may just be looking for a hitch to tow a smaller, bumper pull trailer with your 2009 Kia Spectra. For a trailer hitch the Curt part # C11679 is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and would work great for towing a small camper. For trailer wiring you'd then...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2002 Kia Spectra with Manual Transmission
• I did some checking and it looks like your 2002 Kia Spectra with a manual transmission is flat-towable. First thing you'll need is a base plate kit on your vehicle. For that you'll want the Roadmaster kit part # 2105-1 which his a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use #...
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• Tow Dolly Recommendation for Towing 2005 Kia Spectra
• The great thing about tow dolly towing is that you really only need the tow dolly and you're set. Flat towing setups require quite a bit of parts but tow dollies do not require all of that as the dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 come with everything needed.
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2009 Kia Spectra
• If you are planning on towing with your 2009 Kia Spectra you will want the Curt, part # C11679, as it has been confirmed as a fit. You'll also need a ball mount, # 3593, which includes a pin and clip. This hitch has a 2,000 lb total trailer and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. You will need to stay under this capacity as well as the towing capacity listed in the owner's manual of the vehicle. In the owner's manual will be info on whether or not you can tow with your vehicle. To complete...
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