Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Kia Optima SXL Turbo
Question:
Looking to purchase a hitch for 2013 Kia Optima sxl turbo. I will be towing a jet ski with it thats weighs around 1000lbs. Will the class 1 hitch handle the towing that I will be doing. Can u send me the exact hitch I need so I can get it ordered and installed before next weekend. I really like the round tubing better but I will settle with either one. Thanks for ur help
asked by: Mark V
Expert Reply:
For your 2013 Kia Optima Turbo the Curt hitch # C11025 that you referenced is a confirmed fit. This has a 2,000 lb capacity so it would easily be able to tow a 1,000 lb jet ski. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # 118453 as it installs easily and has a very reliable converter box. For a ball mount you'd then want the part # C45521 and for hitch balls part # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or part # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- 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
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt 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
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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