Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Kia Sportage SX
Question:
I am trying to locate a trailer hitch for my new vehicle. I have a 2011 Kia Sportage SX. Any help would be appreciated.
asked by: Kristen H
Expert Reply:
We do offer several hitches that are confirmed as a fit for your 2011 Kia Sportage SX. I have provided a link to the options that we currently carry for your reference.
Of the hitch options I recommend a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver that offers greater flexibility with towing and cargo options. If you will be using this hitch for towing I recommend # 75717. This hitch has a maxium gross trailer weight rating of up to 5,250 pounds, and a tongue weight rating of 525 pounds.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer.com ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
To complete your towing set up you will also want a wiring harness, and I suggest the # 118526 since this is a direct plug in application that will provide a 4-way flat for towing applications.
I have included several helpful articles and installation videos for additional reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5250 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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