Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller for 2024 Kia Sportage

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I want to add a brake controller to my 2024 Kia Sportage. Really I need everything required for towing. Can you help me put this together?

asked by: Mike D

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Expert Reply:

For a complete towing setup you will need a hitch, 4-way, 7-way, ball mount, and a brake controller. I recommend the following for your 2024 Kia Sportage:

-etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e38KR

-Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector # C99DR

-Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7

-Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional # RED24FR

-etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs # 989900

The etrailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with a max gross towing weight of 3,500 lbs and max tongue weight of 525 lbs. It also features a matte black powder coat finish which gives it an OEM look and helps hide scratches. The Curt wiring harness plugs in behind your tail lights and gives you a 4-way. Once installed, you can use the # ETBC7 to upgrade to a 7-way. This comes with the adapter, wiring, and everything else required.

The main unit of the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller installs behind the dash. This means only the control knob will be visible which gives it a nice clean look. It also won't be taking up space in the cab of your vehicle. The knobs controls the braking power and also acts as the manual override. The # RED69FR wiring harness will be required for installation.

I have attached some review and installation videos below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 2

I can certainly point you in the right direction. Unfortunately I cannot tell you exactly what color wire to connect to, as these wire colors are not always universal. I recommend going in with a wire tester like the #PTW2993. You will need to probe…

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Answer 3

A 2016 and 2019 Kia Sorento are both technically the same generation but there was a mild facelift in 2018 which might be why the brake signal wire is a different color from what we found on the 2016 model. Since this is the newest Sorento we've…

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Answer 4

It looks like you've got everything you need, except for a brake controller. The Curt #C51180 Echo Wireless Brake Controller would be very effective, with your vehicle being already pre-wired, the install would be plug and play. The only knock I…

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Answer 5

First you will need the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e36KR for your 2023 Kia Carnival. This will give you a 2" receiver which will allow you to use the Curt Towing Starter Kit #C45554 which includes the ball mount, 2" ball, pin and clip…

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Answer 6

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 7

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 9

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 10

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 11

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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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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