What Are the Torque Specs for the Fastener Bolts On the Curt Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Kia Telluride?

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Will a torque wrench with a max of 80 ft-lbs. be sufficient?

asked by: Brian

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, a torque wrench with an 80-ft.lbs maximum is plenty as the 12mm fasteners for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13420 call for 79-ft.lbs and the 10mm fasteners call for 48-ft.lbs.

Attached is an installation video for a 2023 Kia Telluride for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

My recommendation for a trailer hitch for your 2015 Subaru Forester is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part #75876. It is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. It has a towing capacity at 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight of 525 lbs. I prefer…

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The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Telluride is going to be the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crossbar is concealed behind the bumper leaving only…

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Answer 3

The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Telluride is the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This is a class III hitch that is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. The reason I like this hitch is because of its hidden design. The only part that…

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Answer 4

We have a cargo carrier that has quite a bit of rise built into it which I think would be your best option with the etrailer #e98875. This has 11 inches of rise built into the shank of it which is more than any other options. Using a rise adapter…

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Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e45ZR is a confirmed fit for your 2023 Kia Telluride SX X-Line. Attached is an installation video for you to check out. If you let me know what you plan on using the hitch for I'd be more than happy to…

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Answer 6

Your 2022 Kia Telluride is compatible with hitch receivers from Curt and etrailer. Here are the main features of each option. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part #C13420, has a maximum tongue weight of 750 lbs and…

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Answer 7

You are correct that there are two trailer hitch receiver options for your 2022 Kia Telluride, the Curt #C13420 and the etrailer #e95ZR. Both of these hitches are very similar in the sense that they both have roughly the same installation difficulty…

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Answer 8

There is one hitch available for the 2023 Kia Telluride. It is the etrailer Hitch item #e45ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Telluride with included hardware. I confirmed with the manufacturer this also fits the 4WD models. I really like…

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Answer 9

In the install instructions for the Curt hitch part #C13420 there is a diagram that shows exactly how to measure to make the correct fascia trimming but it does not come with a template so that was a poor choice of words by the installer in the…

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Answer 10

Congrats on the new SUV. To add a hitch to your 2023 Kia Telluride, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13420. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

I recommend pairing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13420 on your 2023 Kia Telluride with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter #C59236 for your wiring. There are a couple of options that fit but this one is currently the best option and it has…

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Answer 12

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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