MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the MaxxTow Ball Mount with two inch accessory receiver for two inch hitches with a two and one quarter of an inch drop rated at 5,000 pounds, part number MT70066. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement form the ground to inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for this vehicle is 13 inches. Keep in mid this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after market accessories. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with a pin and clip. We can then measure form the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 11 inches. If your vehicle's hitch height matches ours and your trailer's ride height matches this measurement, this would be an appropriate ball mount for you. This ball mount is a great way to carry a bike rack or a cargo carrier while towing your small boat or trailer. With our ball mount secured, that'll complete today's test fit for the MaxxTow Ball Mount with two inch accessory receiver, part number MT70066, on our 2013 Kia Sportage. more
9/20/2013 9:30:35 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Draw-TiteBall Mount with the 3/4-inch rise or 2-inch drop rated at 7500 pounds, part number 2923. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height of this vehicle is 13 inches. Keep in mind this measurementmay vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after market accessories. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with a pin and clip. We'll then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 10-1/2 inches. If the hitch height of your vehicle matches the hitch height of our vehicle and your trailer's ride height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. We can then flip the ball mount over into the rise position and again measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 13-3/4 inches. more
9/20/2013 8:11:27 AM
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Curt Tri-Ball Mount for 2-Inch Hitches, part number C45001. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for this vehicle is 13 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after-market accessories. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with the pin and clip. Now, with the ball mount in this position, the 2-5/16 inch ball is at the top of the ball mount. more
9/20/2013 8:11:00 AM
Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Convert-a-Ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches, with a one inch rise or two inch drop, rated at 14,000 pounds, part number AMSC2HD Before we begin our test fit we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for this vehicle is 13 inches. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other aftermarket accessories. We'll begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with a pin and clip. We can then measure from the ground to top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 11 inches. If your vehicle's hitch height matches ours and your trailer's ride height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. more
9/20/2013 8:10:06 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for two inch hitches with a three quarter inch rise or two inch drop rated at ten thousand pounds, part number AMSC2. Before we begin our test fit we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for this vehicle is thirteen inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after market accessories. We'll begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with the pin and clip. more
9/20/2013 8:09:31 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sorrento well be test fitting the Convert-a-ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches, part number AMSC4. Before we begin our test fit well first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 13 inches. Now well go ahead and slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, and secure it with a pin and clip. Well then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform and get a measurement of 8 inches. more
12/27/2012 9:58:18 AM
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video
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Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Kia Sedona- Video
Today on this 2012 Kia Sedona were going to do a test fit of part number 2923 from Draw-Tite. Before we begin our test fit were going to get a measurement of our hitch on our vehicle right now. That measurement will be 11 3/4. Now well take our ball mount and well go ahead and install it in the hitch. Well secure it with a hitch pin and well get some clearance measurements. First well measure the ball mount in the rise position. more
11/15/2012 10:44:57 AM
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Kia Sedona- Video
Today on this 2012 Kia Sedona were going to do a test fit of part number C45001 from Curt. Were going to start off our test fit by getting a measurement from the top of the receiver tube down to the ground for reference point. Our measurement is going to be 11 inches. Well take our ball mount and go ahead and install it in the hitch and secure it with a hitch pin. Since our ball mount is going to have the same height as the hitch measurement because its straight. Well get a measurement on top of the hitch ball and also ground clearance measurement as well. more
11/15/2012 9:39:42 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento well be test fitting the Draw Tite ball mount with three-quarter inch rise or two inch drop, rated at 6,000 pounds, part number 2923. Now, before we begin our installation well need to get our hitch height measurement. To get this measurement well measure from the ground to the top of the receiver tube opening. On this vehicle it is 12 inches. Now keep in mind this measurement can change depending on hitch style, tire size or any other accessory that may change your vehicles ride height. Its a good idea to go ahead and measure yours first. more
11/6/2012 7:14:22 AM
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