What is the Ground Clearance Height of the Curt # C65FR on a 2022 Kia Seltos?

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Can you comment on how much this hitch impacts ground clearance and departure angle for the Seltos? I see a previous question about this, but it was before you had installed the part and you did not have measurements yet. Checking in to see if you have any updates. Thanks!

asked by: Clint

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Yes! We recently installed the Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" # C65FR on a 2021 Kia Seltos. As far as ground clearance on this vehicle, the ground clearance is 11 inches from the ground to the bottom edge of the receiver tube. I see from your vehicle input that you may have a 2022 model. While we do not have the exact ground clearance measurement for a 2022 model, the height rarely deviates substantially within one year of a given vehicle model.

As for a departure angle, I believe you are talking about going over curbs at the end of a driveway or a slanted surface. It truly depends on the slant on your driveway and the accessory you have on it. A 11 inch clearance is a pretty high clearance if you are concerned with nothing mounted on the hitch when going up a with a slant/curbs. I am confident in saying that without an accessory mounted, you will have enough clearance with most angles as long as the angle or curb is not extremely or abnormally sharp.

If you are worried about clearance on your vehicle, the absolute best solution is to use a hitch-mounted accessory that has a rise in the shank such as the 20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs # 63155. With the Reese carrier, the shank has an additional 3 inches of height when installed on your hitch.

The use of your hitch and the slope of the ground/terrain ultimately determines if you need additional ground clearance height. Feel free to respond with what you plan to mount on your hitch, and I will be happy to provide you with extra ground height for you.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2021 Kia Seltos is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C65FR. I really like this hitch because its crosstube is concealed behind the bumper, as you can see by the accompanying photo. That means that only the…

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Answer 2

For a 2024 Kia Seltos we currently only have one option available, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C65FR. This hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver tube so you'll need to remove the 2" adapter from your Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack…

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Answer 3

The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Seltos is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C65FR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind your bumper cover leaving…

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Answer 4

Yes we do have a hitch that fits your 2024 Kia Seltos with the Curt #C65FR. If you needed trailer wiring too the Curt #C59236 is a fit as well.

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Answer 5

Only larger vehicles with higher towing capacities like trucks and SUVs will have 2 inch hitches made for them which is why for your 2021 Kia Seltos we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches like the Curt #C65FR.

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help! For your 2022 Kia Seltos you will need to go with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C65FR which will be a perfect fit, and will be exactly what you need to carry a bike rack for you two bikes. This hitch has a 200lb tongue…

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Answer 7

We have not yet had a chance to install a hitch on a 2021 Kia Seltos, specifically the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C65FR so I do not know specific ground clearance measurements. However, you will not have the same clearance issues you had with…

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Answer 8

Both Class I and Class II trailer hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiever opening, however a Class II hitch will have higher towing and tongue weight capacities. The primary issue with using a Class II accessory in a Class I hitch is that many…

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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

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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