Trailer Hitch for a 2017 Kia Sportage to Carry Wheelchair Lift and Motorized Wheelchair

Question:

I would like to put a motorized lift on the back of my Kia Sportage 2017. The lift is 82 pounds. I will be placing a motorized wheel chair on the lift. It is approximately 100 pounds. The lift attaches to a standard hitch, which I see you can supply. Is my Kia Sportage able to support this amount of weight?

asked by: Reese C

Expert Reply:

According to the owner's manual for the 2017 Kia Sportage the vehicle itself has a tongue weight capacity of 220 pounds. Since the combined weight of the lift and chair is 182 pounds it is within the capabilities of the vehicle!

For a trailer hitch if your Sportage is an EX or LX model I recommend etrailer hitch # e72TR but if you have an SX model the only option is Curt hitch # C13281. Per Curt warranty requirements, all non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported by stabilizing straps, such as # 18050, sold separately. So keep that in mind if you go with the Curt hitch.

expert reply by: Michael H