Can 2017 Kia Forte Sedan be Used to Tow 300 lbs - 500 lbs

Updated 07/09/2019 | Published 07/07/2019

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

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

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Question:

2017 kia forte sedan I dont want to trade it in as I am getting ready to retire is it reliable to pull 300 pounds or 500 to travel with

asked by: Randy S

Expert Reply:

If you are planning on towing 300 - 500 lbs then we do have the equipment for your 2017 Kia Forte but please note that in the online version of the owner's manual (page 5-91) it states that Kia does not recommend using your vehicle for trailer towing. So the decision to tow will be entirely up to you and you need to check all of the weight ratings but it might be worth looking into a different vehicle if you plan on towing often.

With that being said, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11368, Curt T-Connector # C53KR, and Drawbar # C45521 with Pin and Clip # F-4 and either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82.

This equipment gives you a max towing weight of 2,000 lbs and a max tongue weight of 200 lbs. If you decide to go with a different vehicle just let me know the year/make/model and I'd be happy to help get you set up for towing!