Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2012 Kia Sportage 4 Cylinder Towing 1500lb Trailer

Updated 07/12/2016 | Published 07/11/2016

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Question:

I am wanting your recommendation on a hitch for my 2012 kia sportage, non sx model, I will be towing a 500lb trailer and a 1000lb golf cart, which receiver hitch would you recommend?

asked by: Rick S

Expert Reply:

Since you are doing some light duty towing I recommend the Draw-Tite Class II trailer hitch # 36510 for your 2012 Kia Sportage non-SX model. This is the most cost effective hitch for your vehicle. It has a 1-1/4 inch receiver and is rated for 300 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight so it can handle your 1,500 pound load with no problem.

For a ball mount you can use # C45520. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # C40001 and for a 2 inch ball use # C40018.

And for trailer wiring use # 118526 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have included links to videos showing example installations for the hitch and wiring for you to view.

expert reply by: Michael H