Comparing Curt and etrailer Hitches for 2018 Kia Sportage

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I have a 2018 Kia Sportage that I plan to install a hitch on, what's the differences between the etrailer and the Curt hitches?

asked by: Matthew

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For your 2018 Kia Sportage the etrailer hitch part # e72TR and the Curt hitch part # C13281 are pretty similar but have some distinct differences. The Draw Tite is what I'd recommend for two reasons. If you plan to carry a bike rack or a cargo carrier the etrailer doesn't require you to use a stabilizer strap like the part # 18050 which the Curt does. Both hitches will be mostly concealed as they crosstube isn't visible and have great towing capacities. I attached a picture that points out where the wiring bracket is.

For trailer wiring the best option is the T-One kit part # 118698 as it installs without requiring any splicing and because it has the most reliable converter box of the kits we do offer.

If 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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