Hi Gary; with that 3-bolt pattern you need the # T63FR instead of the # DX83FR. This matches your DICO Aero 6000 measurements which can bee seen in the diagram below. It doesn't show your 2.70" measurement but if you use the good old Pythagorean theorem you can find that that measurement is the same as what you have. view full answer...
The door clamp style of roof racks like the Inno part # INB137, # INSUT, and # INK685 do not allow water to leak into the vehicle. If you check out the picture I attached you can see that the clamp actually fits above the door seal. view full answer...
We have Rhino Rack roof racks that fit your 2017 Kia Optima, but the square bar setup you mentioned is not a fit.
Instead you'd want the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA , and # DK436 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. view full answer...
Hey Jerry that's kind of hard to say without some dimensions but I can still help. Basically you need to measure from the top of your hitch opening down to the ground and then get from the bottom of the coupler lip on your trailer down to the ground. The difference between the two dimensions is the rise/drop you'd need.
If you check out the attached help article you'll see more info on this. view full answer...
My personal favorites are racks that use the aero style crossbars. Not only do these bars look great but since they are also aerodynamic, the amount of wind noise that you experience is greatly reduced. In order to install this style of rack on your 2006.5 Kia Optima, you will need Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black # RR33SR as a custom fit. view full answer...
Yes it is. I checked with Thule and the Thule Gateway XT Bike rack part # TH78VR that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Kia Optima so it would work great for you. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube... view full answer...
Part # P315 probably would not work with your hitch. My information shows that the only available hitches for your 2008 Kia Optima are Class I hitches and P139 is for Class II only.
We do have another adapter that will work for a Class I hitch. It is part # HTAD and it will allow your Class I 1-1/4 hitch to accept 2 inch accessories. You will need part # PC2 to hold the adapter into your hitch, and if you do not already have one, part # PC3 to hold your bike rack to the adapter.
Please... view full answer...
The Pilot 4 Blade Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover, part # CR-402, will fit the 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch trailer hitches. It comes with additional pieces that can be used to install on your 1-1/4 inch hitch. view full answer...
You'll need to convert the 4-way of your 2014 Kia Optima to a 7-way with the kit part # ETBC7 which comes with everything needed to install a brake controller as well. For a brake controller then the Brake EVN # TK63VR is a really great option. view full answer...
The trailer hitch I recommend for your optima is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, part # 24778. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
I did some research and per your owner's manual on page 5-45, the tongue weight capacity for your Optima is 176-lbs. That weight would be the combined weight of the carrier and the cargo you place in the carrier. You want to make sure you do not exceed the tongue weigth capacity of your vehicle.
Based on the weight of... view full answer...
Yes, both the Curt # C11025 and Tekonsha # 118453 will fit your 2012 Kia Optima. If you're planning on towing you will also need a ball mount like # 36065 along with # 19256 for a 1-7/8" or # 19258 for a 2" ball.
I have attached some installation videos below for your reference. view full answer...
Hey Veronica, thanks for reaching out!
When we installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11351 on a 2009 Kia Optima we found that from the ground to the top inside of the hitch receiver was 9-1/4" so from the ground to the bottom of the receiver is going to be about 7-3/4" so you'll want to test this out to see if you'll have adequate clearance or not.
You'll also need to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118433 and pick up a ball mount. I'm attaching a helpful article that... view full answer...
Hello Mark,
Yes, you can use the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11143905 on your 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid.
What are you looking to tow, or what hitch mounted accessory? Do you have the other towing components? view full answer...
Hey Byron,
It will! The AirBedz Rear Seat Air Mattress w Portable 12V Pump # AB42ZR will fit your 2015 Kia Optima, giving you a comfy place to rest your head. view full answer...
Hey Harvey, the Demco Kar Kaddy X part # DM9713093 would be a really great option for a dolly that's easy to use, has disc brakes, and a tilt bed. view full answer...
That is correct, the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks # HLT does not work with the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU74FR because of the built-in anti-rattle system the V2 has. Instead you would need a Kuat hitch lock without a threaded pin.
- Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks # HL1 view full answer...
Choosing the correct Timbren Axle-Less system will depend on a few things. First will be the weight capacity needed. Going off the 1,000 pound load you could be going up to, I am going to suggest a 2,000 pound set up. That being said, these do have larger spindles than the average 2,000 pound capacity axles. The utilize the inner bearing # L68149 and the outer bearing # L44649, which are more common on a 3,500 pound axle. So depending on the bearings you have, you may need to add the etrailer.com... view full answer...
The Thule Replacement QM3 Brackets # TH04997 has mounting holes 4" (center on center) apart, so they're going to fit much wider crossbars than your current brackets which only allow for bars around 2" wide and are designed for square bars. The QM3 brackets are the perfect solution as long as your current cross bars are no more than 3-11/16" wide, so I recommend measuring to confirm the width of your current bars.
It should also be noted that the QM3 brackets are designed to fit on the... view full answer...
We do indeed have a product that will allow you to show your license plate while also using the Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack # TH45JV:
- Thule License Plate Holder for Bike Racks # TH35JV
This is really simple as all you do is strap the holder directly to the outer-most bike hanging on the OutWay # TH45JV. The holder even has lights which you can power by just plugging into your vehicle's 4-way (if you have one). If you don't have a 4-way or don't want to use the lights, that's fine too... view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11025 is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Kia Optima. Installation of an aftermarket trailer hitch or any other part will not void the warranty as consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss warranty act that states, in part, that unless the part added actually causes a problem, then installation and use of the part will not void the warranty.
I've attached a video of the installation as well as the instructions to assist. If you will be using this hitch... view full answer...
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