Class I Hitch and Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2013 Kia Soul

Updated 04/11/2018 | Published 04/09/2018

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs

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Curt Stretchable Cargo Net - 38" Wide x 44" Long

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Question:

I’m looking for a class 2 trailer hitch to fit my 2013 Kia Soul. I’m aware that Kia only says to use class 1 but I will be using a cargo carrier not pulling a trailer. I need a little more tongue weight than class 1. Can you help?

asked by: Mark P

Expert Reply:

Both of the hitches offered for your 2013 Kia Soul are light-duty Class I types, Draw-Tite # 24839 and Curt # C11110. No hitch maker offers a higher-capacity hitch since the vehicle itself cannot support more tongue weight than their 200-lb rating, or their towing capacity of 2000-lbs.

I do realize you have no intention of towing a trailer, just using a hitch-mounted cargo carrier, but even so the vehicle capacity remains what it is even if you were to bolt on an accessory that is rated higher. In your application I recommend the Draw-Tite hitch # 24839 since it will not require you to use the Curt support strap # 18050. You need to use it with the Curt hitch per their warranty policy, but using it on the Draw-Tite too is not a bad idea.

You can still carry a good bit of cargo on the car.

The Class I-compatible cargo carrier I suggest is the lightweight Curt model # C18110 which weighs only 30-lbs. This means you can load a full 170-lbs of cargo on it and remain within the total hitch tongue weight capacity of 200-lbs. If you want to use a cargo net you might consider the Curt # C18200.