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  • Which Air Filter Fits 2017 Kia Sportage
  • I couldn't find you in our systems as buying an air filter so I don't think you got what you have from us. The correct filter is the part # 351PA6118 if you have a 2.4 liter engine. Or if you have the 2.0 you'd need the # 351PA10319.
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  • Can the 4-Way on Trailer Wiring Harness 118526 be Routed to the Outside on a 2013 Kia Sportage
  • If you look at the video I have linked showing a typical installation of the wiring harness # 118526, at about the 3:50 minute mark our installer begins running the wiring through a hole and out to the bottom of the vehicle. Normally the 4-Way stays inside the cargo area but if you wanted to you could try to run the 4-Way through this same hole. It may require additional sealant to keep out fumes. Then you could use mounting brackets # 18144 and # C57202 to secure the 4-Way to the hitch.
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  • How to Connect Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light to 4 pole Connector
  • To connect the Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light # STL59RB to your 2017 Kia Sportage's trailer wiring is fairly simple. It sounds like you are going to be mounting the light to a cargo carrier, or other hitch mounted accessory and would like to disconnect it easily when you're not using it. The Hopkins Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM38138 can be wired directly into the light and then plugged into your 4 pole connector. The 4 pole connector is the trailer side, so it...
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  • 2015 Kia Sportage Hitch & Cargo Carrier Recommendation
  • Hello, thanks for asking this question. Your tongue weight, TW, for a Class III hitch can be anywhere from 300-800 lbs. depending what the manufacturer has rated it to be due to testing; your accessories have max weight capacity rating too. Between these two components, your specific max weight to carry per manufacturer guidelines will be the lesser value of the two used together. But also keep in mind you should check your vehicles owners manual as well, the true max is the lesser value...
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  • What Size Bolts Come with Draw Tite Hitch # 75717
  • The bolts that come with the Draw Tite hitch part # 75717 that fits your 2015 Kia Sportage are the size M10x1.25x30mm. We do offer a way to pick out replacement hardware for hitches with the # RHK. The torque specs are in the attached install instructions link.
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  • Mobility Scooter Carrier Setup for a 2018 Kia Sportage
  • Prior to loading your 2018 Kia Sportage, you'll want to verify your vehicle's maximum tongue capacity and towing capacity to ensure that your vehicle's engine will be able to handle the weight. The total weight of the scooter, plus carrier, will need to be less than this capacity to safely transport the scooter. With your Class III hitch, part # e72TR you can use larger, ramped carriers to make loading and unloading the scooter easier. I've attached our install video of this hitch so...
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  • 2019 Kia Sportage Towing Mirror Recommendation
  • For your 2019 Kia Sportage we will need to look at universal towing mirrors as there aren't any custom-fit ones designed for your vehicle. I recommend checking out the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors # KS3990 because they have the dual lens setup that gives you the most visibility and we have heard back from other customers that any vibration they see in the mirrors is much better than other strap-on mirrors. We haven't had a chance to install these on a Sportage as of yet...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Recommendations for a 2011 Kia Sportage
  • The upper arm a trunk mount bike carrier will not put all that much pressure on the back glass on your 2011 Kia Sportage. This is because the weight of the bikes is pulling down and away from the upper straps and arm so most of the tension is on the upper straps and lower arm of the carrier. For a 2-bike carrier that is at a great price point and that fits your Sportage I recommend the Yakima FullBack # Y02634. This carrier has arms that move independently of each other for the best fit...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2012 Kia Sportage SX
  • We'd be happy to help! Although the Draw-Tite # 75717 would fit for you, we'd recommend going with a US made product like the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e84KR. The hitch is compatible with the SX trim. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # C56251. For a ball mount, use # D-28 and for a trailer ball, use # 40038 for a 2 inch ball or # C40002 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. I've linked to some install videos that you might find helpful.
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  • Best Wiring and Brake Controller for 2021 Kia Sportage
  • The first thing you need to do is add a 4-way to your 2021 Kia Sportage. I recommend the Tekonsha # 118698 since we have found Tekonsha to be the most reliable when it comes to wiring. Once this is installed you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit comes with the adapter, wiring, and everything else you need to add a 7-way to your vehicle so you can power your brakes and use a brake controller. For a brake controller, I recommend the Redarc...
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  • Can Trailer Wiring Harness to Routed to Outside of a 2016 Kia Sportage Instead of Cargo Area
  • The way that the trailer wiring harness # 118526 and others for your 2016 Kia Sportage are designed negates the need for a mounting bracket. It stows in the cargo area of the vehicle and you pull it out when needed and shut the rear hatch on the wires. The weather stripping will protect it from damage as long as it isn't caught in any locking or latching mechanism. To route this harness to the outside of the vehicle and permanently mount it you will need to follow an alternate installation...
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  • Correct Trailer Hitch Fit for a 2022 Kia Sportage
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13281 is a fit for a 2022 Kia Sportage and what I recommend using. It will be great for use with hitch mounted accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers as well as towing. It features a bolt-on install with no cutting or drilling required.
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  • Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2014 Kia Sportage
  • For your 2014 Kia Sportage we have just what you would need. The roof racks we offer will cost much less than the Kia rack and will work just as well. Now if you have a totally naked roof you would want the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK259 to complete a custom fit rack that is easy on the wallet. If instead you have flush mounted roof rack rails on the roof of the vehicle you would instead want the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2 and # RRSX023.
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  • Thule Sportage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation 2010 Kia Sportage and 2008 Subaru Legacy
  • Yes, the Thule Passage 2 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack, part # TH910XT, is a confirmed fit from to fit both your 2010 Kia Sportage and 2008 Subaru Legacy. This rack is one of the easiest racks to install and would be an excellent choice for you. I attached a review video as well as installation instructions for you to check out. If you plan on carrying womens or alternative framed bikes you may be interested in purchasing a Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar, part # Y02531. Review video and instructions...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Kia Sportage
  • For your 2016 Kia Sportage I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C13120. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver rated for 525 pounds tongue weight at 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you. To add a 4-Way flat trailer connector to the back of the Sportage I recommend # 118526. It plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring and connects to the battery to power the trailer lights. I have linked a video showing...
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  • Could Tow Bar Lights be Used on Tow Dolly
  • If you wanted to use the Peterson Tow Light Kit # PE26UR on a tow dolly you certainly could as they would cover the basic taillight functions, but they were intended to be closed in the trunk or hatch of a vehicle. This light kit is magnetic, so it securely attaches to any metal surface with strong magnets. You could also look at another magnetic light kit like part # TL21RK.
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  • Can Draw Tite Trailer Hitch for 2012 Kia Sportage Tow Small Rental Trailer
  • The Draw Tite hitch part # 75717 that you referenced has a capacity of 3,500 lbs trailer weight so it would pretty easily be able to tow a small trailer as long as you stay under that figure. I looked up the towing capacity of your vehicle and it looks to have a capacity of 2,000 lbs trailer weight so that would be the number you'd need to stay under. For trailer wiring I'd then recommend the T-One kit part # 118526 because it installs without requiring splicing into your taillight wiring...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Kia Sportage Towing and Carrier
  • Your 2021 Kia Sportage LX is capable of towing 1,653 lbs with a maximum tongue rating of 200lbs. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13281 is the one I would recommend for you. The 2" receiver that this hitch has will give you a wider variety of options for ball mounts and drops. It also does not hang down as low as the etrailer # e72TR, this will limit the chance of dragging on tall curbs. For the Tekonsha Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118698. It uses a powered...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
  • Yes, actually all three of the hitches we offer for the 2023 Kia Sportage will fit the hybrid model. In this case they will fit all models of the 2023 Sportage. Personally, I recommend going with the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e38KR. I prefer this hitch over the others because it uses a matte black powder coating instead of a glossy coating. This is going to be better at resisting scuffs and scratches and will blend better with the underbody of the car. The hitch itself is rated for 3,500...
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  • Recommended Rear Suspension Enhancement For A 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV
  • If you want to stay away from the coil sumo springs, I recommend using the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs # AL29PD for your 2024 Kia Sportage PHEV. This is a polyurethane air springs fit inside your existing coil spring. Once inflated, they will add support to the factory coil spring, creating a more stable, level ride when you are moving your heavy items. This kit comes with manual inflation valves that are typically mounted on the bumper but can be installed anywhere...
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