Recommendations For Towing 2016 Kia Sorento All Wheel Drive
Question:
Can I flat tow a 2016 Kia Sorrento all wheel drive behind my RV? It has an automatic transmission. Thanks??
asked by: Chandra K
Expert Reply:
I did some online research of your 2016 Sorento with the all wheel drive.
On page 6-25 of your owner's manual it states the vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. It cannot be towed with all four wheels on the ground or damage to the transaxle or AWD system could occur.
I recommend using a tow dolly like part # RM-2050-1. The tow dolly has electric brakes so you will need a brake controller like part # 90195 for the towing vehicle. I have attached a drawing that shows how the wiring for a brake controller is run.
You will also need to convert the 4-way on the tow dolly to a 7-way. I recommend the Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Connector, part # H20046. For a much neater installation I also recommend mounting a junction box like part # 38656 to the trailer. This makes it much easier to change the wiring on the trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs
- Trailers
- Tow Dolly
- Wheel Decks
- 4250 lbs
- Cars/Trucks/SUVs
- 8-1/2W x 12L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Roadmaster
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