Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2025 Kia Carnival without Tow Package

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I have a 2025 Kia Carnival, produced in April of 2024 therefore it does not have the plug and play wiring harness for towing lights. Can you give me an idea if and when etrailer might come up with a solution for putting at least a 4 wire plug on this vehicle? Thank you in advance.

asked by: William C

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Hey William, for your 2025 Kia Carnival that doesn't have the tow package you'd have to install a universal style 4-way like the Curt part # C59236 as we don't have a plug and play option. I would hope we eventually get a kit that installs inline with the taillight connectors but we don't have a timeline on if that will be available eventually.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

10/30/2025

Hey William, did the universal 4-way wiring setup on your Kia Carnival work out for your trailer lights? Knowing how it performed could help others with the same vehicle.

Answer 1

Hello Casey, thanks for reaching out. The EcoHitch #EH92KR is the correct fit for your 2024 Kia Carnival. Installing the EcoHitch #EH92KR on your Kia will not void the vehicle warranty. The hitch does replace the impact structure. These kinds of…

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Answer 2

Hello Jeff, thanks for reaching out. The best thing you can do for that is to sand down any rusted areas to remove the rust. Then touch up those areas with a black rust resistant paint. Rustoleum is what I typically use for this and it works great. I…

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Answer 3

Yes, I can and congrats on the new vehicle. To add a hitch to your 2024 Kia Carnival I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e36KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver.…

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Answer 4

What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

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Answer 5

Hey Justin, congrats on the new van. Since you do not have the factory tow package on your 2025 Kia Carnival, you are going to need to install two separate wiring harnesses if your goal is to tow a trailer with brakes. I have listed the parts you…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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