Which Versions of Kia Souls Can be Towed with Tow Bar and/or Tow Dolly

Published 12/18/2019

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Question:

I do thank you for your help, a dolly will not help as I wish to reduce weight. A jeep liberty is 3800 #, a kia soul is approx 2800 #, adolly will just increase weight back up, however I do thank you for your time

asked by: Larry M

Expert Reply:

Looks like the first generation of Kia Souls (2008-2014) can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground if the vehicle has a manual transmission as well as the second generation (2013 through 2019). The automatic transmission versions can be towed on a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy part # DM9713045 which is a really great option regardless. You end up not putting miles on the vehicle, the install time is greatly reduced, and if you ever wanted to use the dolly on a future vehicle you wouldn't have to buy any duplicate components or install anything else since it's easily transferable. The price ends up being about the same once you factor in install costs. The Kar Kaddy has an integrated disc brake system and lighting too so everything is taken care of.

I attached an review video for the dolly for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Larry M.

12/17/2019

Looks like the first generation of Kia Souls (2008-2014) can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground if the vehicle has a manual transmission as well as the second generation (2013 through 2019). The automatic transmission versions can be towed on a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy part # DM9713045 which is a really great option regardless. You end up not putting miles on the vehicle, the install time is greatly reduced, and if you ever wanted to use the dolly on a future vehicle you wouldn't have to buy any duplicate components or install anything else since it's easily transferable. The price ends up being about the same once you factor in install costs. The Kar Kaddy has an integrated disc brake system and lighting too so everything is taken care of. I attached an review video for the dolly for you to check out as well.

Jameson C.

12/17/2019

You actually don't have to do anything to prevent miles from accumulating when towing a Soul with a dolly. Since only the rear wheels are turning the miles aren't tracked. Also worth nothing is that any tampering with the odometer would get you into a lot of trouble! But luckily with dolly towing nothing like that is required!

Larry M.

12/18/2019

Jameson C.

12/18/2019

If you end up with a manual transmission Soul we have what you'd need to flat tow it. You'd need the following: Base plate # RM-522114-5 Tow bar # RM-522 Lighting safety cables kit # RM-9243-1 Supplemental braking # BLU37TR If you decide to go with a different vehicle or have any other questions feel free to let me know!