Parts Needed for Flat-Towing 2002 Kia Sportage

Updated 02/27/2017 | Published 02/25/2017

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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs

(430)

$850.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2217)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(584)

$1453.12

Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 8" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW

(1650)

$215.40

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

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Universal Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

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Question:

Parts needed for flat-towing a 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4?

asked by: Jeff K

Helpful Expert Reply:

Safe and legal flat towing of a vehicle behind a motorhome requires a few components, all of which are detailed in the linked article on the basics on flat towing. Additional articles are included too to help you with your selection of a braking system and high/low hitch adapter. Typically, a flat towing set-up includes a tow bar, high/low hitch adapter, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, and both base plates and a braking system for the towed car.

Starting with base plates, for your non-EX version you can use Roadmaster base plate kit # 2104-1. With it you can use their Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 and safety cables # RM-643. For a wiring/lighting kit I suggest the cost-effective and easy-install magnetic light kit # TL21RK; this and other options are shown on the linked page. For a braking system it is hard to beat the wireless and portable Patriot # BLU37TR from Blue Ox but other options are shown on the linked page.

For a high/low hitch adapter to keep your tow bar level you can refer to the linked page for items like # RM-048-8.