Will the erailer Hitch e72TR Fit A 2021 Kia Sportage EX AWD

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I have been told there is no NO etrailer tow hitch for my 2021 KIA SPORTAGE EX All Wheel Drive. They Welding, Muffler and Tow Hitch company insist their supplier says the # e72TR will not fit and that our 2021 KIA SPORTAGE EX All Wheel Drive has a 2,000 pound tow rating. We opened our glove box and took out the Manual and it says our 2021 KIA SPORTAGE EX All Wheel Drive has a Max Tow Rating. They Welding, Muffler and Tow Hitch Company offer to put some other tow hitch on our car. My son 26 and I 53 decided to install a tow hitch ourselves. I am retired from working in Auto Body Shops for over 32 years. I am extremely confident we can do this. All my research shows the # e72TR hitch e-Trailer sells is what we are looking for. Am I correct in assuming our best choice is the # e72TR etrailer? We have two F-250 Crew Cab trucks and a Chevy Express van we tow with so this Sportage EX is not going to be our main tow vehicle. We just want the best choice tow hitch for the 2021 Sportage EX. Sorry if I wrote so much, but I wanted to be clear on this question.

asked by: DannyJax

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I would not take your vehicle back to the welding/muffler/tow hitch shop you visited.

The etrailer Hitch # e72TR you mentioned is confirmed to fit your 2021 Kia Sportage EX All Wheel Drive so I am not sure where they are getting their information. This is the hitch I recommend as it has the highest ratings out of all of the hitches available for your vehicle so you will know your trailer hitch receiver is capable of any weight trailer that your vehicle is rated for.

The # e72TR has a 525 lbs tongue weight rating and 4500lb trailer weight rating so it will be plenty as it exceeds the towing capacity of your Sportage. You will need to make sure you do not exceed the lowest rated component between the vehicle and trailer hitch receiver, and make sure to abide by the towing capacity found in your owner's manual.

Since you are planning on towing a trailer you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # 118698.

I included videos showing each of the products mentioned being installed on a 2021 Kia Sportage EX for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

For your 2021 Kia Sportage I recommend the etrailer Hitch Receiver #e72TR due to it having a 2" receiver giving you the most options for accessories, but also due to its 675lb tongue weight rating and 4500lb trailer weight rating which is the…

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Answer 2

As long as the trailer hitch tongue weight rating is high enough you can use the Curt 1-1/4" #C12158 or 2" #C13281 receiver for your 2022 Kia Sportage. The 1-1/4" has a 350 lb tongue weight while the 2" has a 525 lb tongue weight…

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Answer 3

If you will be using the trailer hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier than I recommend the etrailer hitch #e72TR because it does not have the stabilization strap requirement for non-trailer loads like the Curt, #C13281. It also…

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Answer 4

Because it has a slightly higher tongue weight capacity than the Curt #C13281, I'd recommend going with the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part #76074. The Draw-Tite hitch has a 675 lb tongue weight capacity which makes it the perfect choice for…

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Answer 5

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 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 8

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Hey Piotr, thanks for reaching out! The weight ratings between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR and Towsmart Trailer Hitch Receiver #TS96VR that fit your 2025 Kia Sportage are determined by the testing done according to those manufacturers. I…

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Answer 12

Hey Daniel, welcome back! To add a hitch to your 2021 Kia Sportage, I recommend the etrailer item #e72TR. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. I've linked an…

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