Recommended Transmission Cooler and Hitch for 2019 Kia Sorento LX V6 2WD

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I believe my cars towing capacity is 3,500 lbs since it does not have the All Wheel Drive option. So, my questions are: 1 how heavy of a pop-up trailer can I tow if I plan to take it across country with my wife and two dogs? 2 Should I add a transmission cooler to the car? 3 I assume Ill want a Class III hitch. Which one do you recommend?

asked by: Bob N

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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 won't be changed by the weight of any passengers or cargo in your tow vehicle.

According to the owner's manual for your 2019 Kia Sorento, if you have the 2.4L or 3.3L engine without trailer brakes, you can tow up to 1,650 lbs, or 2,000 lbs with trailer brakes. If you have a 3.3L engine with the trailer package, you can tow up to 3,500 lbs with 2WD or 5,000 lbs with 4WD.

If you are towing anything, a transmission cooler is always a good idea. Basically, your transmission fluid can never be over-cooled, so any additional cooling is a good idea, especially if you are pushing your vehicle transmission harder by towing a trailer. I recommend something like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13502. This is a Class III transmission cooler that measures 11" wide x 7-1/4" tall x 7/8" deep. Make sure to select a proper mounting location and make sure there is enough space before selecting a transmission cooler.

For a trailer hitch for your vehicle, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7326. This is the highest weight capacity hitch for your vehicle at 2,000 lbs and has a 2" hitch receiver. Note that this could limit your vehicle's towing weight capacity if the hitch is lower than your vehicle's capacity. To tow a trailer, you will also need a ball mount. I recommend our etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4. This fits a 2" hitch receiver and comes with both 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls.

Check out the videos linked below for more details on these products.

expert reply by: John R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

It's not required to install a supplemental transmission cooler for towing on most vehicles but it's certainly not a bad idea either as it will help prolong and extend the life of the transmission. There's not really a certain…

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Answer 3

The elements that comprise a factory tow package vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer and even between different model vehicles of the same manufacturer. Based on my research, it looks like the tow package for your 2016 Kia Sorento would…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

When selecting a ball mount and 2-inch hitch ball for towing your pop-up camper you will want to choose a ball mount that allows the hitched trailer to remain level. The article I linked for you shows how to choose the right 2-inch ball mount with…

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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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1. Normally I'd say that your 2016 Kia Sedona would be just fine as long as the pop up has brakes, but since your towing capacity without brakes is only 1,000 lbs it would be a good idea to install one. As far as the warranty is concerned you are…

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Answer 8

Aside from contacting your local Kia dealer with the VIN for your 2018 Kia Sorento the easiest way to determine if you have the factory tow package or not is to simply go to the rear driver's side of your vehicle and locate the OEM wiring…

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Answer 9

There is an anti-sway bar you can use with your 2020 Kia Sorento, but in order to use a weight distribution system, the trailer hitch receivers that fit a vehicle need to be rated for use with weight distribution systems. The hitches that fit a 2020…

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Answer 10

When a hitch notes that it is not rated for Weight Distribution it means that it cannot be used with any type of WD setup on your trailer. We currently do not have a hitch available that will fit on the 2017 Tesla Model X that allows for use with…

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Answer 11

What you need for your boat trailer is a pole tongue adapter like part #RP58393. This product is designed to work on trailers with straight tongues just like your boat trailer. I attached a picture of what it looks like installed. The best way to…

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Answer 12

It does; even with a weight distribution with sway control you can add the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV. Sway control on a weight distribution hitch can be very effective, but even the best hitches rarely completely…

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