What is the Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2018 Kia Sorento

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I saw some commentary on Kia Sorrento hitches. I am looking specifically to find something to transport a dirt bike. I dont want to buy a trailer, but Im not sure if these other types of transports Ive seen, that work more like a bicycle rack, will work with my vehicle. Its brand new and I dont want to damage it. Do you sell these types of racks, and do you know if they will work with my vehicle? It is AWD- I think has 5,000 lb towing capacity, Burt I dont know how to determine weight limit on that back bumper. Anything that you can tell me to help for my new dirt bike would be appreciated.

asked by: Sharon

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The tongue weight capacity of your 2018 Kia Sorento will vary depending on engine size. If you have the 2.4L I4 engine then your maximum tongue weight capacity is 280 lbs but if you have the 3.3L V6 engine then your maximum tongue weight capacity is 350 lbs. Therefore, as long as the weight of the carrier and dirt bike do not exceed these figures then you will be able to safely carry it.

For this you will need both a trailer hitch and motorcycle carrier. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75908 which is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver tube opening. The hitch has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs but since the vehicle is lower, that will be the capacity that you must abide by. Then for a motorcycle carrier, I recommend the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier part # e98873 which has ramps for easy loading, safety reflectors for increased visibility at night, and only weighs 58 lbs.

I have attached an install video of the above hitch for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For your 2020 Kia Sorento I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98843. This custom fit trailer hitch has a simple no drill bolt-on installation. It has a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 5,000lbs and maximum tongue weight…

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Answer 2

There is a panel just under and behind your driver&#39;s side wheel well that you can remove to determine if you have the tow package or not. If you check out the attached picture you can see what wiring will be in this location for the tow…

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Answer 3

The simplest and most reliable way to determine if your 2017 Kia Sorento came with the tow package would be to contact a Kia dealer and give them your VIN and they&#39;ll be able to tell. Or if you still have the original window sticker it…

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Aside from contacting your local Kia dealer with the VIN for your 2018 Kia Sorento the easiest way to determine if you have the factory tow package or not is to simply go to the rear driver's side of your vehicle and locate the OEM wiring…

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Answer 5

You just need to pack the bearings on hub and drum assembly #8-276-5. There's no such thing as too much grease for bearings! If it is an EZ lube hub with a grease zerk fitting at the end of the spindle you will know there is enough grease…

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Answer 6

In general, if C-channel frame members face inward - meaning that the two open parts of the Cs face each other - then bolt-on chain hangers like #RP58305 can allow installation of a WD system. Standard clamp-on hangers like those in Reese system…

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Based on the weights you have provided it looks like the trailer tongue weight is about 13 percent of the gross trailer weight. If you were to add 600 pounds to the trailer than would bring the gross trailer weight to 3,100 pounds and the tongue…

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We typically recommend using weight distribution when the trailer weighs more than 50% of the loaded vehicle weight. From what I read online, your Flex can weigh up to 4800 lbs, so you're likely just above that threshold. I'd…

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