Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2016 Kia Sorento without Tow Package

Question:

I purchased a 1999 Coleman Clipper pop-up camper 1635S. I want to pull it with a 2016 V6 Kia Sorento w/out a tow package. I need to purchase the correct hitch, wiring harness and accessories in order to pull the camper. I plan on installing the parts myself. The camper has a 7 pin round connector and electric brakes. Thank you,

asked by: Stanley D

Expert Reply:

For a trailer hitch for your 2016 Kia Sorento the Draw Tite part # 75908 is a confirmed fit and will work well. For trailer wiring you'll then need to start with the 4-way part # 118583 which is a confirmed fit too.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.