How To Tow a 2019 Kia Sorento Behind a Motor Home

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Can a 2019 Kia Sorento with automatic transmission be flat towed?

asked by: Sandra

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I have looked through the 2019 Kia Sorento owners manual. The owners manual on any vehicle tells you how the vehicle should be towed. If your Kia is a front wheel drive then it is acceptable to tow with the back wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly. If your vehicle is a four wheel drive model then the vehicle has to be towed on a trailer with all four wheels off the ground.

If your Kia is a FWD model I recommend Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes - Tilt Bed Frame - 4,800 lbs - Wide Tread Item # DM9713093. It comes with the hydraulic braking system which includes the surge coupler and disk brakes, safety cables, tie down straps for the front wheels, and a full LED DOT lighting package.

Since the dolly has a 4 pole connector and most RVs now have 7 Pole connectors I recommend Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole with Tester and Cover Item # 47345. This adapter plugs directly into your 7 pole plug on the back of your RV and allows you to connect the four pole plug from the dolly. This provides the dolly with all the proper lighting functions from the RV. It also has a tester that lets you know if you have a lighting issue before you leave.

I have provided a link to a review video on the 7 pole adapter so you can take a closer look at the features.

expert reply by: Shane H

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Ronnie G.

5/10/2024

Hi Shane, I assume the same goes for a 2022 Kia Sorento with front wheel drive, correct? I should mention I have a 2007 Fleetwood Tioga SL. It has a 5K towing capacity with the 7 way connector and I already have a 4 to 7 way adapter for it. I really like the tow dolly with the disc Brakes built in. Saves time not having to install a brake controller on the motorhome. Thank you, Ron G

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Sandra

7/20/2020

My Kia is front wheel drive, so you're saying I should use a dolly and NOT flat tow It?

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Chris R.

7/26/2020

Correct - the owner's manual states that it needs to be towed on a dolly. It is not recommended to tow the Kia Sorento with all 4 wheels on the ground. You can also verify this in your copy of the manual.

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Answer 1

There is a 2019 Kia Sorento that can pull up to 5,000 lbs. Often dealers need more information to get you exactly what you desire and at times that isn't a factory option. To my knowledge the factory tow package on the Sorento does not give…

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Answer 2

The beautiful thing about the Curt Echo #C51180 is that you can easily swap tow vehicles without having to pair it each and every time. Once you pair it that initial time you are good to go, just make sure that each vehicle you use it with has basic…

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Answer 3

Any time you are towing a trailer that has a fully loaded weigh that is over 50 percent of the vehicle's gross weight, a weight distribution system is recommended. If your vehicle weighs less than 6,000 lbs, a weight distribution system and…

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Answer 4

You'd be fine to have a weight distribution installed on your trailer as you travel on the hill you described. If anything it might help prevent the trailer from leaning excessively. For a 6,000 lb trailer you'd be looking at a tongue weight…

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Answer 5

The Curt MV Weight Distribution System part #C17050 does not have sway control so reversing is not as big of an issue although the trailer still needs to remain relative straight. If you need to turn and backup it is recommend to unhook the spring…

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Answer 6

When measuring for a trailer cover you want to measure from the front of the trailer box, not the tongue, to the rear including anything that is attached to the rear. This will include a spare or a ladder at the farthest edge at the rear of the…

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Answer 7

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 8

The #ETBC7 brake controller installation kit for the Prodigy P2 #90885 includes multiple circuit breakers of different current ratings to allow for use with one, two or three-axle trailers. More axles and/or more powerful brakes will require more…

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Answer 9

We actually have a version of the #ETBC7 that we put together specifically with the Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part #C51180 in mind with the #ETBC7L which comes with just the components needed for the Echo. The ETBC7 comes with the same…

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Answer 10

If you can find a way to run the brake output wire of the #ETBC7 to the interior of your vehicle without having to drill a hole that would be fine. If you want to see how we installed this kit on a 2014 Explorer just like yours check out the install…

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Answer 11

According to the online version of your Owner's Manual, your 2019 Kia Sorento FWD can be flat towed with a tow dolly like #RM-2050-1 with the front wheels on the dolly and the rear wheels on the ground. The ignition switch must be in the ACC…

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Answer 12

The maximum towing capacity is determined by the lower of the weight capacities for your vehicle and the hitch that is installed on it. So if the weight capacity of your vehicle is lower, that will be the limiting factor. The towing capacity…

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