What Is the Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2020 Kia Sorento V6

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Hi ! I see confusing answer on your webioste about my vehicle. Its clear that it can tow 5000 lbs.The confusin part is about the tongue weight: 1 Kia manual says 350 lB 2 one of your expert says 500 lb with a 2 inch hitch 3 WDs or not ? Hitch make Curt and Drawtite nsays no WDs on that Vehicle.... Thanks !

asked by: Patrick R

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The maximum tongue weight capacity for a 2020 Kia Sorento V6 is 350 lbs. This is the figure provided in the owner's manual so that is the bottom line. The trailer hitch options for this vehicle do offer tongue weight capacities greater than 350 lbs but you will still need to abide by Kia's rating as that is all the vehicle is rated for. The trailer hitch is tested separately of the tow vehicle.

For a trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75908 is what I recommend. I would also recommend adding the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56332 for tow package or part # 118583 for no tow package and the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 to complete the towing setup.

The 2020 Kia Sorento cannot support a weight distribution system.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I have another option for you, but the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98843 for a 2020 Kia Sorrento will not fit your 2021 Kia Sorento as they use different mounting locations due to differences in the frame. For your 2021 Kia Sorento I recommend…

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Answer 2

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13073 you were looking at is confirmed to fit all models of the 2012 Kia Sorento, and will fit perfectly on your 2012 Kia Sorento EX 4 cylinder. This is a great choice as it gives you a 2" trailer hitch receiver…

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Answer 3

For your 2008 Kia Sorento the correct hitch for your vehicle would be the Draw-Tite part #75516. The #75684 that you referenced is for newer Sorentos so it would not work for you. For trailer wiring you would want the Curt Wiring Harness part…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

Hey Dean, thanks for reaching out! The Rola Swinging Carrier 59109 was discontinued back in 2021 which is why you aren't finding the product on our site. For a similar carrier I recommend checking out the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo…

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Answer 6

Hello Anton, thanks for reaching out. For your 2019 Kia Sorrento I recommend the etrailer Class 3 Hitch #e98843. This has a 2" receiver, 5,000 ls towing capacity and 750 lb tongue weight capacity. Install video and instructions are linked for…

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Answer 7

I recommend going with a hitch mounted bike rack that attaches to a swing away system because of ease of use and potential clearance issues. If your 2020 Hyundai Sante Fe doesn't already have a hitch receiver the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item…

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Answer 8

In order to tow a trailer with a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe you'll first need to start with a trailer hitch and for this I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98843 which offers a direct bolt-on fit. It has a 2" opening with…

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Answer 9

Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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Answer 10

Hey Jeff, The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118784 is only for Santa Fe models with the factory towing package. If yours does not have this then you would need the splice-in Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with…

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