Recommended 1-1/4" Hitch for a 2012 Kia Sportage SX
Question:
I want a 1 1/4 hitch for my 2012 Kia Sportage SX . Will this hitch fit my AWD SX that has dual exhaust? If so, what out of the ordinary issues will I encounter during installation? Thank you
asked by: Jim F
Expert Reply:
Yes, it will! The Draw-Tite Hitch item # 36510 is confirmed to fit the 2012 Kia Sportage SX models with dual exhaust. Our installers have stated that the hitch comes in contact with the exhaust on the SX turbo models. This may result in the exhaust hangers needing to be bent to get the right amount of clearance. Other then that this hitch is custom fit and comes with all necessary hardware to complete the installation.
The Draw-Tite Hitch item # 36510 is a class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum tongue weight.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56251 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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