Estimated Installation Time for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2023 Kia Niro

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Hi, how long would this take an experienced mechanic to install?

asked by: Mark

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According to Curt, the time it would take an experienced mechanic to install the # C77NR is 25 minutes. It would take the average person about an hour. I have attached the installation instructions below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Hey Thom, thanks for the pictures. No, that's not right. This is a complicated install. I found a video for it on Torklift's Youtube page. To install the EcoHitch item #EH72KR on your 2022 Kia Niro PHEV, you'll only use the hole…

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Answer 2

Hey Robert, the Curt hitch #C77NR is a confirmed fit for your 2024 HEV Kia Niro EX and would work great to tow your small trailer. For trailer wiring then you'd want the Curt kit part #C36ZV and you'd be set. Do you have a trike carrier…

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Answer 3

Although both the Curt #C77NR and #C37BR both look to be identical there is a small difference in the #C77NR that allows it to be compatible with 2022 and 2023 Kia Niro models, whereas the #C37BR is only compatible with 2022 models.

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Answer 4

We have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C77NR which is custom fit for your 2024 Kia Niro. This will give you a 2" receiver opening for a large selection of Ball Mounts #C45534 and hitch mounted accessories like a Bike Rack #NV22G. The Curt…

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Hey Randy, there is a big enough difference between a 2019 and a 2023/2024 Kia Niro that a new hitch had to be made so you'd need to go with the part #C77NR.

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Hey Jan, so we had a customer come back and tell us that they were able to install the Curt hitch #C77NR on their 2024 Kia Niro EV Wave and it worked well so it can for sure fit.

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Answer 7

Yes, there is! To add a hitch to your 2024 Kia Niro EV, I recommend the Curt item #C77NR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity and…

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Answer 8

It's a pretty common practice to torque the lug nuts of a wheel to the recommended value and then check the torque value again after 50 to 100 miles to ensure they are still at spec. I've actually chosen to ignore the recommendation when I…

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The Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part #63845, you have referenced needs to be torqued to 250 foot pounds. It is recommended to frequently check that the ball is tightened to these specifications. If you are meaning the mounting bolts that are used to…

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Answer 10

Since hitch bolts are torque-to-yield like with the etrailer hitch part #e98844 that you referenced it is not required that you retorque the hardware. Just one to spec and you're good.

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Answer 11

I checked with each manufacturer and can verify there is a trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2022 Kia Niro EV, and it is a 2" hitch from Curt: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C77NR

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Answer 12

Only a small part of the underneath bumper panel on your 2024 Kia Niro is needed to install either the Curt hitch that fits, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C77NR I added a portion of the instructions which shows…

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Estimated Installation Time for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2023 Kia Niro

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