Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring Harness, and Other Parts to Tow with a 2014 Kia Sorento  

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The two Class III trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2014 Kia Sorento LX are the Curt # C13152 and the Draw-Tite # 75772. Both have a similar design and look once installed. The Curt has a higher weight capacity but the Draw-Tite is still rated well above what your Sorento can tow so that shouldn't be a deciding factor for you.

If I had to choose one I'd go with the Curt just because of the amount of positive reviews we've received. The Draw-Tite's reviews are just as positive but there aren't near as many of them.

The wiring harness I recommend is the Tekonsha # 118583. This provides a 4-way trailer connector on the rear of your Sorento. To install the harness you'll need to remove the Kia's tail lights and plug it in in-line with the tail lights' wiring. Then you'll need to run a hot lead wire to the positive side of the battery and insert the fuse. All of the wiring and the fuse is included.

You'll also need a ball mount and hitch ball. I've attached link of our selection of ball mounts for a 2 inch hitch receiver as well as an article to help you determine the correct rise or drop you may need. Once you choose a ball mount you can then choose a hitch ball to fit it.

One way to make choosing a ball mount easier is to go with an adjustable ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow # BWTS10038B. It features the ability to be flipped under the hitch when not using it and will provide up to 5-1/2 inches of rise or 5 inches of drop.

For a pin and clip to fit you can use # PC3 or if you'd like to have a locking pin you can use # BX8858.

I've also included links to some articles on towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Charles S

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