Equipping 2019 Kia Sedona LX For Towing 3200 lb Pop-Up Camper

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Hello, I own a 2019 Kia Sedona LX, it has a towing capacity of 3500lbs and a max hitch weight of 350lbs. I am looking to pull a Forest River 2318G popup camper, its GVWR is 3263lbs and its hitch weight is 263lbs. I would like to put a WDH as well as sway control on it, however I am not sure what my van can handle and if it even allows for one. Thank you for your help!

asked by: Aaron

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You can indeed use weight distribution with your 2019 Kia Sedona, and the hitches we offer for it are rated for use with weight distribution systems.

First, let's make sure your Sedona is equipped for towing, if it isn't already.

For a hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III, part # C13115. For a 4 pole trailer wiring harness, I'd go with # C56332 if the pop-up is NOT equipped with brakes or # TK24FR if it DOES have brakes. You'll also need a brake controller to actuate the trailer brakes. The Curt Echo, part # C51180 operates wirelessly, and once the # TK24FR wiring is installed, the installation will be plug and play. The Echo uses your smart phone to control the trailer brakes, so you won't need to bolt a brake controller to the underside of the dash.

For a weight distribution/sway control system, I'd recommend the Equal-i-zer # EQ37061ET which is rated for trailer tongue weights between 200-600 lbs, which would be prefect for your pop-up. You'll also need a shank with at least a 6 inch rise like part # EQ90-02-4100. The hitch ball is included, but you'll need 1-7/8 inch thin walled socket to install it. We offer the socket as part # EQ70-00-4800.

I've linked to some installation videos that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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The two available trailer hitches for your 2018 Kia Sedona, the Curt #C13115 and the Draw-Tite #75894, are indeed extremely similar. Both are Class III hitches with identical 4,000 pound towing and 400 pound tongue weight limits, a round crosstube…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #75894 and Curt Trailer Hitch #C13115 that fit your 2019 Kia Sedona are extremely similar. They install the same way at the same spot under the car (neither require drilling, they just bolt on) and both are Class III…

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Answer 3

To install a 7-way on your 2017 Kia Sedona first requires you to install a 4-way like the Curt kit part #C56332 which is a confirmed, custom fit for your vehicle. Then to convert it to a 7-way for just the taillight functions (since you don't…

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Yes, you can use the Reese Friction Sway control part #83660 without a weight distribution system. You would just need to use the tab part #RP26003 on the ball mount as well.

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Answer 5

Hey Mike, so a friction sway control unit like the part #83660 can help stop some of the sway that starts from wind or passing semis but if you are experiencing persistent sway once you hit a certain speed that will only be fixed by increasing the…

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For the dual friction you are looking for, I recommend adding the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch #83660 to your hitch ball. This adjustable friction sway bar can be added using the Reese Sway-Control…

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Sway control is designed to be used in situations where the trailer sways under adverse conditions such as high winds or when large vehicles are passing causing the trailer to become unstable. Sway control also helps if you have to maneuver suddenly.…

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Based on my research, your 2018 Audi Q7 features a 7,700 pound towing capacity if you have the 3.0L engine. If you happen to have the 2.0L engine, the towing capacity of the vehicle is 4,400 pounds, so I do recommend verifying the limits of the…

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Answer 9

Its really hard to come up with a totally safe way to tow double trailers. Probably the best way would be to add quite a bit of tongue weight to the first trailer so that when the tongue weight of the second trailer is present it's not offset to…

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Answer 10

Hello Blaine, thanks for reaching out. BulletProof does sell a sway control 2-ball platform part #BPH76RR which can be used with a friction sway bar like the Reese #83660. The Replacement Head #RP58167 you were looking at is for the Reese weight…

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