What can I do to Level My 2008 Kia Sedona when Towing a Trailer

Published 08/10/2010

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

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$269.36

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(715)

$124.15

Question:

my kia is a 2008

asked by: jim

Expert Reply:

What year is your Kia Sedona?

expert reply by: Patrick B

Jim

8/10/2010

my kia is a 2008

Patrick B.

8/10/2010

Weight distribution is typically the best way to level out a vehicle. A weight distribution system spreads some of the weight of the trailer forward over the vehicle frame so that the rear suspension is nto bearing all of the trailer weight. If you have a Curt hitch, weight distribution cannot be used. I have added a link to a Weight Distribution FAQ page that will explain to you how they work and what scenarios they should be used. Make sure that you are not overloading the vehicle or the hitch. Check the towing capacities for both the hitch and your vehicle. Information on the vehicle can be found in the owners manual. Adjusting how the trailer is loaded is imporant too. You do not want the tongue weight to exceed 15 percent of the total loaded weight of the trailer. The FAQ article I linked to shows how to measure tongue weight. We do have two suspension kits that may reduce sag, but they may not be able to level the vehicle on their own. You can use the Timbren kit you were looking at, part TDVR05096, or you can use the Firestone Coil-Rite Airbag kit, part # F4138. They may not keep the vehicle completely level, but they will share some of the load with the factory springs.