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Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sorento

All right today on this 2011 Kia Sorento, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH934XTR from Thule. This is their Hitching Post. A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. However, of a class 1 receiver hitch will be limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and that's what we'll be working with today. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then we'll install the anti-rattle bolt, then we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements.



Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sorento

All right today on this 2011 Kia Sorento were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. A couple of things to know about this bike rack is that it will work 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and this will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Well 5start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock on the other side. Then well go ahead and get a few clearance measurements. From the bicycle rack to the vehicle clearance is going to be 5 inches. Now lets go ahead and unfold the bike rack.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2011 Kia Sorento we're going to install the Hidden Hitch, part number 90212. Here's what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, I'll go ahead and give a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point of the bumper is 3-1/2 inches, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 11 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories. Now let's go ahead with the installation.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento - Draw Tite

Today on this 2011 Kia Sorento, were going to install a Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 36511. Heres what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, Ill go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the bumper is 3-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 11 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories.



WeatherTech Rear Floor Liner Review - 2011 Kia Sorento

Today, on our 2011 Kia Sorento we'll be installing the Weathertech floor liner for the second row, part number wt442872 in black. These are also available in gray, part number wt462872 and tan, part number wt452872.To begin our installation, we'll remove the factory or old floor mats from the vehicle and with the floor mats removed, our one-piece liner will simply slide into place, conforming to the hump in the center console. You'll notice how that the contour follows the door opening and leads a trace shape to help keep dirt and debris within the floor mat and off your carpet.Another great feature of the Weathertech floor liner is that when dirty, you can simply remove it from the vehicle, clean it with soap and water and after drying, reinstall it. And there you have it for the Weathertech floor liner part number wt442872 on our 2011 Kia Sorento. .



Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento

Today, on a 2011 Kia Sorento, were going to install part number 118506 from inaudible. First thing well do is were going to remove the two tail lights. Well remove two screws here and here. To disconnect the harness, first inaudible the right here, and pull the part. Well put those aside and repeat the same process over on the passengers side. The next thing well do is remove this plastic ring right here.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento

Today, on a 2011 Kia Sorento, we are going to install part number 87574 from inaudible hitch. this is what the hitch will look like when installed on the vehicle. Next, we're going to give you some measurements to help you out selecting accessories such as a inaudible, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. Form top of the receiver and down to the ground is going to be 13 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 4 inches. Now, I'm going to show you how the hitch is installed.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Kia Sorento

Today, on a 2011 Kia Sorento, we are going to install part number 75684 from inaudible. This is what the hitch will looks like when installed on the vehicle.Next, we're going to show you some measurements to help you select some accessories such as ball mount, bike rack and cargo carrier. Form top of the receiver opening and down to the ground is going to be 13 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 4 inches. Now, I'm going to show you how the hitch is installed.Our first step is inaudible. Now our instructions doesnt tell us to do that however, I find out that it gives us more accessibility to the inaudible and also makes things easier to see what's going on.





2011 Kia Sorento Questions and Answers


  • Will the Thule Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • I checked with Thule and they do list the Raceway trunk mount bike rack # TH9001 as a fit for your 2011 Kia Sorento. I have included a link to the instructions and a link to a video review of this bike rack for you to view. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame tube that goes straight across (like a typical mens bike) I recommend using adapter bar # TH982XT. Using the adapter will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I ha
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  • Does Rola Sport Series Roof Rack, Part # 59869, Include Lock Cores and Keys
  • Yes, the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack, Part # 59869, includes the 4 lock cores and 4 keys. This rack is a correct fit for your 2011 Kia Sorento with Vista roof and factory siderails.. The unit comes pre-assembled and requires some minor dis-assembly for mounting on your Sorento. I have included the installation instructions. A set of four replacement lock cores and keys is available, part # 38374-001, and other replacement component parts are also available if ever needed. This lightweight
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  • Will Thule 2-Bike Platform Carrier # TH9003 Fit on Both 2011 Kia Sorento and 2012 Ford Focus
  • After consulting with my contact at Thule, I have found the Thule Raceway Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier # TH9003 is a compatible fit for your 2011 Kia Sorento. The spoiler on your vehicle will not pose a problem with this bike carrier, however, we do not advise opening your lift gate or trunk with the rack still attached to your vehicle. I have included links to the instructions to the proper installation of this product as well as a video review of this item. I have also confirmed this bi
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  • Troubleshooting a Broken Modulite Converter Box
  • There is a chance that the module of the Upgraded Modulite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119176 could be bad, check out the video I attached that explains how to test a modulite. This will tell you if the problem is in the converter box. You should note that if the converter box failed this quickly then most likely you have problems on your trailer wiring circuit. Typically a short on the trailer wiring circuits will cause the box to fail and should be found and fixed before you
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  • Can a 2011 Kia Sorento 4 Cylinder Flat Tow a 2008 Nissan Versa
  • I have good news and bad news. First the good news. I can tell you the towing capacity of the 2011 Kia Sorento 4 cylinder. The bad news, it is not enough to tow the 2008 Nissan Versa. The Sorento has a towing capacity of 1650 pounds and a gross combined vehicle weight rating of 5534 pounds. The 6 cylinder Sorento has a capacity of 3500 pounds. The 2008 Nissan Versa has a curb weight of approximately 2700 pounds. This is more than a thousand pounds above what the Sorento can tow so you wil
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  • Class III Hitch for 2011 Kia Sorento with 4 Cylinder Engine
  • According to my contacts at Reese, the # 37042 hitch was discontinued and became obsolete in late 2009. Reese could not tell me if it would fit a 2011 Kia Sorento. I managed to locate their fit list for that hitch, and the vehicles mentioned are all full and mid sized pickups and minivans. Because it is a multiple-fit application, if it fits the vehicle you would need to drill holes in the vehicle frame to install the hitch. I cannot tell you how many folks I have heard from that purchased
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • Brake controllers are not vehicle specific so you can install any controller you want on your 2011 Kia Sorento. For your vehicle it is a hardwire situation and you will need a few parts for the installation. First, if the vehicle does not have a 4-Way trailer connector, you will need to add one using # 118506 if you have a 4 cylinder or other model WITHOUT the towing prep package. If you do have the towing prep package, use # 118541. I have linked instructions for both harnesses for you.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Options for a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • There are trailer wiring harness for 3 different configurations of the 2011 Kia Sorento, V6 models that do not have the tow package, V6 models that do have the tow package, and 4 cylinder models. If you have a V6, you could have a tow package. What you can do is have a dealership run the VIN number of the vehicle and they can tell you what options it has. Some vehicles will have the wiring for the tow package present to accept the wiring harness, but it will not be functional. This indicates
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  • Can the Spare Tire Be Accessed After Installing Curt 2 Inch Hitch # C13073 On 2011 Kia Sorento
  • Yes, the factory spare tire will still be accessible after the installation of the Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # C13073, on your 2011 Kia Sorento. It is recommended to remove the spare tire when installing the hitch, then after the hitch is installed the spare tire can be put back into position. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Curt hitch and a video link to the hitch being installed on a 2011 Kia Sorento. If you will be towing with the Curt hitch on your
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  • Attaching Older Model Yakima PowderHound Ski Rack To OEM Crossbars on 2011 Kia Sorento
  • I contacted our representative at Yakima about mounting your older model PowderHound Ski Rack to the factory crossbars of your 2011 Kia Sorento. He informed me that you will need to use the Yakima Universal MightyMounts, part # Y03590. The item you referenced, Replacement Mounting Hardware # Y8860040, will only work with the newer model PowderHound. I have linked instructions and a video review of the Yakima Universal MightyMounts, part # Y03590.
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  • Tips For Routing the Trailer Wiring Power Wire to the Battery on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • Routing a power wire to the battery does come up from time to time. I do have a few methods for you and you can determine which one best suits your needs. The first method is probably the easiest and least time consuming. What you will do is connect the long wire to the power wire on the convert box. From there, you can follow along the frame rail and you will probably see other wiring harnesses going from the front to back. You can follow along one of these, using the zip ties to hold the wi
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  • How to Install a 5-Way on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • The best way to get a 5-way harness at the back of your 2011 Kia Sorento would be to first install a 4-way wiring harness like a Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118541 that you referenced. Installation instructions are attached. Next, you will need a Adapter 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036. This will plug into the 4-way and convert it to a functioning 5-way as there is a wire that will be run to the reverse light circuit. Check out the video I attached that shows how thi
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  • Lights Stay On, 2011 Kia Sorento With Trailer Wiring Harness and Brake Controller Installed
  • I think you are correct, there is a problem with the internal circuitry of the converter box. It is not unheard of for one to go bad but when it happens multiple times on the same vehicle there could be another issue causing it to malfunction. The most likely suspect is the trailer wiring. If there is a short anywhere on the trailer it can be damaging the converter box. You can check the grounds and trailer connectors as well as the wiring on the trailer side to determine if there is a ground
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  • Installation Details for a CURT Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Kia Sorento LX
  • Trimming the heat shield will not damage the frame of your 2011 Kia Sorento when installing CURT Trailer Hitch, # C13073. The heat shield is a separate piece of thin metal that you can bend by hand. It is used to dissipate heat from the exhaust. The area that will be trimmed will leave a gap taken up by the trailer hitch bracket. The heat shield will still function without that removed section and the hitch will be perfectly fine. It will not cause a fire under the vehicle or damage the spar
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 4-Way Trailer Wiring to 7-Way RV Connector on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • We have a kit that is designed to convert the 4-Way flat wiring harness, # 56100, to a 7-Way RV style connector for towing your new camper. The Electric Brake Controller Installation Kit, # ETBC7, is a complete kit and Includes the seven pole round RV style connector, and all of the wiring, connectors and circuit breakers that you will need to complete the wiring. We also have detailed instructions and a video showing how to install this kit, see links. The vehicle in the video is different,
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  • Will Thule Bike Carrier # TH513 and Thule Kayak Carrier # TH835PRO Both Fit on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • I spoke with my contact at Thule and she said the Thule Domestique Fork-Mount Bike Carrier, part # TH513 will attach directly to the factory crossbars on your 2011 Kia Sorento. I am including a link to a video review on the Thule bike carrier. The Thule Hull-A-Port Pro Rooftop Kayak Carrier, part # TH835PRO will also attach to your factory crossbars. Also, including a link to a video review on the Thule kayak carrier. Both systems will be able to be used at the same time on the factory cro
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  • What Class Hitch is on 2011 Kia Sorento EX with 1-1/4 Inch Hitch and 3,500 Pound Towing Capacity
  • It sounds like the hitch you have on your 2011 Kia Sorento EX is a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch with a 3,500-lb gross towing capacity. Your hitch will work with Class I and Class II accessories, such as bike racks and cargo carriers. All of the aftermarket hitches I have for a 2011 Kia Sorento are Class III 2 Inch hitches that have a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 350 lbs. All of the 2011 Kia Sorentos with a tow package will come with a 4-Way traile
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  • Trailer Hitch, Wiring, Ball Mount, and Ball Recommendations for a 2011 Kia Sorento SX
  • According to Curt, Trailer Hitch, # C13073, will fit all models of the 2011 Kia Sorento. This would include the SX. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. According to Draw-Tite, the SX model has a 3 wire system and requires a modulite converter so # 119176KIT would be the correct wiring harness. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view. The recommended ball mount is # 2923 and you can use pin
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  • How To Determine If My Kia Sorento LX 4 Cyl Came Equipped With Tow Package
  • Your owners manual should indicate if your 2011 Kia Sorento came equipped with a factory tow package. You can also look under your vehicle to see if there is a connector on the driver side frame rail behind the rear tire. Typically you would not see a 4 cylinder model come equipped with a tow package from the factory. If your Kia Sorento does not have a factory tow package, you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 56100. Part # 56100 will connect to the back of your v
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  • Difference In The CURT Wiring Harness # 56100 and # C56151 For The 2011 Kia Sorento EX
  • The CURT T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56163, is used on vehicles without a factory tow package. This harness will connect to the back of your vehicles tail lights on both sides and have a separate power wire that is run to the vehicles battery. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56151, is a wiring harness that is used if your vehicle has a factory tow package. The factory tow harness connector is located under the the driver’s side of the vehicle, on the outsi
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  • Should 12 Volt Hot Lead on 7-Way Trailer Connector Be Hot All the Time, WIll it Drain the Battery
  • The light that indicates that the 12 volt circuit is hot is normal and it will not drain the battery. Think of it as the battery having a really long positive terminal that just extends to the rear of the vehicle. If nothing is drawing power from it, it will not drain the battery. If you did have a trailer connected, for example, and that trailer used the 12 volt circuit for an accessory that remained on all the time, that would draw power from the vehicle power and could potentially drain th
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  • Can the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge # 93347 be Used with a Receiver Hitch Lock
  • I went out to the warehouse and tried the DeadBolt 1-1/4 inch Hitch Lock, item # 7682, along with the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge, item # 93347, and a Class II trailer hitch and drawbar. This lock does not leave enough room between the receiver and the lock housing to install the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge. I also tried the Draw-Tite 1-1/4 inch Hitch Lock, item # 5200 and it works nicely with the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge.
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  • Parts Needed To Move Brake Controller From Motor Home To 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6
  • You would be able to install your brake controller from your Chevrolet 3/4 Ton motor home to your 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6, but I would recommend installing new wiring. When removing the brake controller from your motor home, if there is not a vehicle plug in, you will want to cut the wires to the brake controller about 6 inches from brake controller. To install the brake controller on your Kia Sorento, if you do not already have a 4-way connector, you will need to install one first before inst
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  • Which Wiring Harness Is Needed For Trailer Towing On A 2011 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD
  • If your Sorento has the tow package, you would want the Tow Ready Wiring Harness, part # 118451. If it is not equipped with the tow package, use part # 118506. I have provided links to the install instructions for both wiring harnesses.
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  • Electric Trailer Brake Controller Installation on a 2011 Kia Sorento with Factory 4-Way
  • We do have a part that is made for just this application. Take a look at the 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. What you will need to do is plug your existing 4-Way into the ETBC7. Then, you will need to hard-wire the remaining wires. The white wire will attach to clean, bare metal surface on the vehicle frame. The black and blue wires will attach to the included duplex cable which will then be route under the vehicle, avoiding areas that may pinch or burn the wiring, and into the engine com
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  • Which Vehicle Wiring Harness Will Work On A 2011 Kia Sorento
  • For the 2011 Kia Sorento SX models the LED tail lights is one major reason why the Tow Ready Upgraded Circuit Protected Modulite with 4 Pole Harness and Hardwire Kit, part # 119176KIT, is needed. The problem is that LED lights use much less power than incandescent bulbs. Because less power is required, lower rated wiring and other components can be used on the vehicle. When a trailer is connected, it requires extra power draw and the wiring in the SX model is not sufficient to handle the require
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  • How to Install the Thule Pull Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier # TH92726 on a 2011 Kia Sorento
  • To install the Thule Pull Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier, item # TH92726, on your 2011 Kia Sorento with factory side rails that run front to back, you will need to add cross bars. Thule has two systems for adding cross bars to the roof of your vehicle. The Rapid Aero cross bar system consists of the Thule Rapid Aero Foot Pack, item # TH450R, and the Thule AeroBlade Aluminum Load Bars, 47 inch, item # THARB47. This rack has a more stylish all aluminum oval cross bar. The Thule Crossroad Foot
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  • Compatibility of Curt Class III Receiver Part # C13073 With 2011 Kia Sorento LX
  • I have spoken with one of my contacts in Technical Support with Curt Manufacturing, who assures me that the Curt Class III Receiver, part # C13073 will fit your 2011 Kia Sorento LX. It is only the SX model, with dual exhaust exiting both sides of the vehicle, that presents a fit problem. For your convenience, I will provide a link to the installation instructions for you to examine.
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  • Which is the Correct 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2011 Kia Sorento with Tow Package
  • Your instinct is correct. The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118541, is designed to fit the 2011 Kia Sorento that is equipped with the tow package. I have included a link to the installation details below.
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  • Will the Hidden Hitch # 87574 Fit on a 2011 Kia Sorenro SX
  • Yes, one of my colleagues recently spoke with our contact at Hidden Hitch about the 2011 Soernto Sx model. He found that the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch for the Kia Sorento, 2011, item # 87574, is designed to work on your vehicle as long as it does not have dual exhaust. The exhaust on dual exhaust models exits on the drivers and passengers side of the vehicle.
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