2019 Kia Sorento LX uses four 10mm x 1.25" fine pitch thread bolts installed vertically in the trailer hitch flange. The three lag bolts AKA carriage bolts do not fit in the horizontal holes of the frame rail due to them being 1 mm too big in diameter. Never install a hitch on a Sunday because all the hardware stores especially Ace hardware who has the best selection of alternative bolts nuts and washers closes early at 5:00 p.m. always install your hitch during the weekdays starting at 10:00 a.m. so just in case you need to get an alternative bolt nut and washer you won't get shut out like I did.
Hi William, all good tips. The kit I bought had all the hardware, though, so I didn’t need a trip to Ace… although most projects I get myself into require at least two trips to either Ace or a big box. Thanks
@JustALittleFurther I had issues the bolts were flushed against a metal sheet bolted to bottom of compartment over exhaust even hammering it I had issues
@@tristenlittke7593 I don’t know what might be different about your installation. Different model year? Different brand of tow hitch? My installation went smoothly with no problems.
Since I made the video, I actually did install a four pin wiring harness. The six cylinder Sorento comes with it prewired, so all I had to do was connect the harness to two connectors located in a compartment behind the left rear wheel and route it to the hitch. It took about fifteen minute and cost about $50..
@@JustALittleFurther yeah the fuse is already installed in the fuse box for your trailer assembly showing you have that connector and that compartment you just exposed.
Have you try to towing a travel trailer with your Sorento? I have a 2020 Sorento EXV6, but no trailer package from Kia. Do you think if this hitch can able to tow about 4300lbs dry weight? Thanks!
Hi Norman, We haven't towed anything with our Sorento - just carried bike racks with the hitch. The V6 Sorento is tow rated for up to 5000 lbs. The trailer you describe has a dry weight of 4300 lbs, which means it will be very close to, if not more than the rated 5000 lbs after filling the water tanks, adding propane tanks, and filling it with food and gear. It might be a bit much for the Sorento, especially if you head for the mountains.
Great upload. Please come do ours 😄🤗 Greetings from Australia. Here the parts and the trailer wiring costs 😩 $1,421 at a Kia service centre. Seeing if I can save myself some $ and do it myself.
Hi MsOmi - Cover my airfare and I'll be there tomorrow! Marcie and I spent almost 3 years sailing around your great country, and loved every minute. I think our favorite was the year we spent in Tassie. Anyway, mounting the hitch wasn't all that difficult, and will surely cost you less than $1421. David
@@JustALittleFurther 😄Hi David and Marcie. I'll sell some carrots and potatoes to raise money for your fares. Give me a few years, I need to find land first. Wow! how awesome, I have never sailed before. I was about to move to Tasmania this month but couldn't get any RAT test for the trip to board the boat Spirit of Tasmania. I haven't lived life! Darn pandemic. How I hope to have a boat one day and sail away from Sydney. I want to escape to Fiji, this pandemic just makes me want to go live off grid on a tropical island. Living of grid in Aussie makes me overthink about snakes and spiders more I think I need to read The Bible more to have a fearless spirit that God gives freely. Jesus is coming! Let's call on His name, Let's repent and be saved🤗 Keep well. Enjoy the sunshine.
I doubt this exact hitch fits the 2008 Sorento, but if you go to either etrailer.com or the Curt Mfg websites, they can determine the hitch that will fit your Kia. The installation may not be exactly the same, but should be similar. Hope this helps... good luck!
Great video. Going to do this coming soon. What about the wiring
My Kia was pre wired for the hitch. The connectors are behind a panel on the driver’s side.
@@JustALittleFurther ok I will check. Thanks
2019 Kia Sorento LX uses four 10mm x 1.25" fine pitch thread bolts installed vertically in the trailer hitch flange. The three lag bolts AKA carriage bolts do not fit in the horizontal holes of the frame rail due to them being 1 mm too big in diameter. Never install a hitch on a Sunday because all the hardware stores especially Ace hardware who has the best selection of alternative bolts nuts and washers closes early at 5:00 p.m. always install your hitch during the weekdays starting at 10:00 a.m. so just in case you need to get an alternative bolt nut and washer you won't get shut out like I did.
Hi William, all good tips. The kit I bought had all the hardware, though, so I didn’t need a trip to Ace… although most projects I get myself into require at least two trips to either Ace or a big box. Thanks
Very well done video. Professional. I’m thinking you’re an engineer....
Thanks for the great feedback. And yup, I am an engineer.
Was it hard to do with out rear end jacked up?
@@tristenlittke7593 not really, but I’m kinda skinny.
@@JustALittleFurther did you struggle putting bolts in frame over exhaust like flushed against bottom of vehicle
@@tristenlittke7593 it wasn’t difficult once the exhaust was dropped down enough to get the bolts in
@JustALittleFurther I had issues the bolts were flushed against a metal sheet bolted to bottom of compartment over exhaust even hammering it I had issues
@@tristenlittke7593 I don’t know what might be different about your installation. Different model year? Different brand of tow hitch? My installation went smoothly with no problems.
Did you eventually install a four or seven pin trailer wiring connector, or you’re not planning on towing with it?
Since I made the video, I actually did install a four pin wiring harness. The six cylinder Sorento comes with it prewired, so all I had to do was connect the harness to two connectors located in a compartment behind the left rear wheel and route it to the hitch. It took about fifteen minute and cost about $50..
@@JustALittleFurther yeah the fuse is already installed in the fuse box for your trailer assembly showing you have that connector and that compartment you just exposed.
Have you try to towing a travel trailer with your Sorento? I have a 2020 Sorento EXV6, but no trailer package from Kia. Do you think if this hitch can able to tow about 4300lbs dry weight? Thanks!
Hi Norman, We haven't towed anything with our Sorento - just carried bike racks with the hitch. The V6 Sorento is tow rated for up to 5000 lbs. The trailer you describe has a dry weight of 4300 lbs, which means it will be very close to, if not more than the rated 5000 lbs after filling the water tanks, adding propane tanks, and filling it with food and gear. It might be a bit much for the Sorento, especially if you head for the mountains.
You need to buy a vehicle with a V8 and a higher tow rating than a Kia Sorento with a V6.
Great video, I can’t seem to find this hitch. Can you link this one?
Sure. I got it on Amazon at www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGC3DK2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
Great upload. Please come do ours 😄🤗 Greetings from Australia. Here the parts and the trailer wiring costs 😩 $1,421 at a Kia service centre. Seeing if I can save myself some $ and do it myself.
Hi MsOmi - Cover my airfare and I'll be there tomorrow! Marcie and I spent almost 3 years sailing around your great country, and loved every minute. I think our favorite was the year we spent in Tassie. Anyway, mounting the hitch wasn't all that difficult, and will surely cost you less than $1421. David
@@JustALittleFurther 😄Hi David and Marcie. I'll sell some carrots and potatoes to raise money for your fares. Give me a few years, I need to find land first. Wow! how awesome, I have never sailed before. I was about to move to Tasmania this month but couldn't get any RAT test for the trip to board the boat Spirit of Tasmania. I haven't lived life! Darn pandemic. How I hope to have a boat one day and sail away from Sydney. I want to escape to Fiji, this pandemic just makes me want to go live off grid on a tropical island. Living of grid in Aussie makes me overthink about snakes and spiders more I think I need to read The Bible more to have a fearless spirit that God gives freely. Jesus is coming! Let's call on His name, Let's repent and be saved🤗 Keep well. Enjoy the sunshine.
Will this fit a 2011 sorento?
I suspect that the hitch may be different, but the installation will be quite similar. Just be sure you order the hitch that fits the 2011.
Does it fit the 2008 Sorento LX model?
I doubt this exact hitch fits the 2008 Sorento, but if you go to either etrailer.com or the Curt Mfg websites, they can determine the hitch that will fit your Kia. The installation may not be exactly the same, but should be similar. Hope this helps... good luck!
@@JustALittleFurther thank you sir!