Parts Needed to Tow Small Trailer With 2012 Kia Soul
Question:
I need a recommendation for this specific hauling situation: Car: Kia Soul BASE NON-LED Trailer: 6X3 Small What will I be towing: Push mower, Blower, Weedeater Basic lawn equipment Which Class Hitch would you recommend? Which wiring system as well? Thanks. A prompt response would be appreciated!
asked by: James W
Expert Reply:
We can get you set up with everything you need to tow a small trailer with your 2012 Kia Soul - the hitch, wiring harness, ball mount, and hitch ball. We'll start with the hitch, and for your '12 Soul the only hitch size that fits is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, and these have a 2,000 lb towing/200 lb tongue weight capacity which you'll want to keep in mind but should be plenty for a small trailer with some basic lawn equipment.
Then for the wiring harness the best option is from Tekonsha as they make the most reliable trailer wiring harnesses, and will fit a 2012 Soul with both LED and non-LED taillights. I'll go ahead and make a list for you of all the parts you will need for your towing set up.
- Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24839
- Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118637
- Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593
- 2" Hitch Ball # 19258 or 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256
- Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144
The right hitch ball will depend on the ball size your trailer coupler accepts; it is likely a 1-7/8" ball for a small trailer, but in case it is a 2" ball I wanted to be sure to cover all the bases. Otherwise, those parts will be all you need for towing with your 2012 Kia Soul.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- Draw-Tite
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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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- 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
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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