Trailer Hitch, Wiring Harness and Utility Trailer for 2013 Kia Soul
Question:
I have a 2013 kia soul sportage. I am disabled and need tow a small utility trailer with wheels we tried the type without wheels, too heavy and the unit hit the ground I have a mobility power chair that weighs approximately 400 lbs.
asked by: Diane M
Expert Reply:
I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2013 Kia Soul and it states that in order to find out the vehicle's weight capacity you'll need to find the placard on the driver's side door jamb that will tell you what the combined weight of the occupants and cargo can be.
The only trailer hitches available for a 2013 Kia Soul are Class I that have a 200 lb tongue weight capacity and 2,000 lb towing capacity such as the Draw-Tite # 24839, which is our most popular option for your vehicle. The recommended ball mount to use with this vehicle is the Draw-Tite # 3593 which comes with a pin and clip. You are also going to need a hitch ball, either the 1-7/8" # 19256 or 2" # 19258. To add a wiring harness you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118637.
Depending on the dimensions of your mobility power chair a trailer that may work for you is the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6. This trailer has a GVWR of 1,600 lbs, a payload capacity of 1,295 lbs, a coupler that works with a 1-7/8" hitch ball, and bed dimensions of 72" long x 48" wide x 7-1/2" tall as you can see by the accompanying photo. The rear tailgate also folds down and can be used as a ramp for easier loading and unloading.
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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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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long - 1,295 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1295 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 6L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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