Best Class III Trailer Hitch for 2019 Kia Sorento LX with V6 Engine

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In need of a 2 inch class 3 hitch for my 2019 Sorento 3.3L LX V6 that will allow me to tow a small rental trailer to move my daughter to college.

asked by: Dominic

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For your 2019 Kia Sorento LX with the V6 engine, I recommend the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98843 because it offers a 5,000 lb towing capacity and a tongue weight rating of 750 lbs. The matte black finish on the etrailer hitch is a nice touch that sets it apart from its competitors.

Since you'll just be using the hitch to move your daughter to college, it won't play a huge part for now, however, the higher tongue weight capacity will allow you to use the hitch for a wide variety of non-trailer applications like a hitch mounted bike rack or a cargo carrier if you need to use one in the future. You'll want to double check your owner's manual for your Sorento's specific towing capacity. You are limited to the capacity of your lowest rated component.

To complete your towing package, I also recommend:

Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118583 - For Sorento without factory tow package OR # HM11143965 if your Sorento does have the factory tow package.

Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C45155 - Includes ball mount with 2-1/4 inch rise, a welded 2 inch hitch ball and a hitch pin and clip. If my calculations are correct, this will provide you with enough drop to make up for the height difference between your Sorento's hitch and the standard height on a rental trailer's coupler.

I've also linked you to our selection of ball mounts as well as a help article that explains how to choose the correct ball mount for the rise/drop you need.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Answer 1

Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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Answer 2

In order to tell if you have a factory tow package on your 2022 Kia Sorento, there will be tail light wiring connectors behind the rear driver's side tire. This will be on the exterior of the frame rail. In order to see these ports, you will have…

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Answer 3

There is a very good chance your 2019 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package if it came with the 3.3L V6 engine. The dealer is the only way to know for sure but since it sounds like you were having troubling getting this information from them I have…

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Answer 4

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e98843 is the same hitch as the Curt item #C13195 except for the different powder coating. The etrailer hitch will have the same exact dimensions as the Curt. I have included a diagram I made that will show…

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Answer 5

There is a panel just under and behind your driver'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 package…

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Answer 6

Your towing package will need to include a hitch, wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball to get you ready to tow. One important point is to check the vehicle capacity to make sure your Sorento's limits are not exceeded by the tow duty…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2018 Kia Sorento (All Models) is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98843 which is a direct bolt-on fit which has a 5,000 lbs weight capacity. I really like the etrailer hitch over the Curt and Draw-Tite…

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Answer 8

The Brake EVN #TK63VR is a great cost effective option and it will use the same plug as the Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller part #5504 so this is what I recommend for replacement. The proportional operation will be much smoother than…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

If your 2020 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package, there will be a tail light wiring connector behind the rear tire of the driver side, on the outside of the frame rail. As shown in the attached photos, an underbody cover will need to be removed…

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Answer 11

For your 2021 Kia Sorento SX without the factory tow package you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #TK26FR which is confirmed to fit all models of the Sorento including your SX model. At this time…

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Answer 12

I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C34ER for your 2021 Kia Sorento SX-X-Line. The description can be a little confusing but it is a confirmed fit for both SX and non-SX models. If you are planning on using…

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