Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Carrying Manual Wheelchair on a 2017 Kia Forte
Question:
Hi, Im interested in purchasing a trailer hitch that I can add to a 2017 Kia Forte. Im looking to add a wheelchair carrier to that trailer hitch? How can I tell which pitches can support the weight of a wheelchair and the wheelchair carrier? It would be a manual wheelchair.
asked by: Don G
Expert Reply:
Both hitches available for your 2017 Kia Forte, the Draw-Tite # 24903 and Curt # C11368, have tongue weight ratings of 200 lbs. If by manual wheelchair you're talking about a standard wheelchair that is your basic design and can fold up then I don't think that will weigh enough to really make a difference and your Forte should be able to handle that weight just fine.
I recommend going with the Curt # C11368 simply because we have found that they tend to have better welds and a thicker powder coat so they will hold up better over time.
If you don't already have a cargo carrier then I recommend the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110 because it only weighs in at 30 lbs and it has a completely mesh floor so you get a nice surface to place the wheelchair into while it also allows any water or debris to seep through.
Attached is a review video of this carrier for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Draw-Tite
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- 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
more information >
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