Recommended Flat Towing System for 2002 Kia Sportage with Manual Transmission
Question:
Yes sir, i have a 2002 Kia Sportage 2 door with manual tranny no 4 wheel drive my question can i tow this vehicle with a tow dolly or 4 flat thank you.
asked by: Gary B
Expert Reply:
Your 2002 Kia Sportage with manual transmission is flat towable but not recommended to tow over 55 mph. It is also recommended to start the engine every 400 miles and let it run for 5 minutes to lubricate the transmission.
It is not recommended according to your owners manual to use a tow dolly.
For your 2002 Kia Sportage I recommend the following flat towing system components:
Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 2104-1
Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520
RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25
Finally, you will need a high low adapter. I've attached some videos and some articles to help with how all these components fit together for your system. If you have further questions let me know.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Bill G.
5/9/2024
My 2002 Kia Sportage is a 4x4. It makes sense to put the transfer case in nuetral when towing. But is it better to leave the transmission in Nuetral as well or in gear?