WDH on KIA Sorento

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   If a wdh is not disallowed then I agree. Add it, your ride and handling with be improved. It does not increase your towing capacity in any way however.

Either get one with integrated antisway like lostagain's, or separately adjustable antisway, like mine is. It's a personal preference. 

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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Topic: WDH on KIA Sorento Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 4:05pm
	If a wdh is not disallowed then I agree. Add it, your ride and handling with be improved. It does not increase your towing capacity in any way however. Either get one with integrated antisway like lostagain's, or separately adjustable antisway, like mine is. It's a personal preference.
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Hazelsmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 12:45pm
	Thank you, all. I called KIA corporate and the dealership I bought the vehicle from. Couldn’t get any info for or against wdh. I’m going to go ahead and install it!

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 12:35pm
	With a good WDH, you don't need a anti-sway bar. We use a Fastway e2 and couldn't be more pleased with the ease of use and performance.
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Colt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Nov 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 383	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 11:55am
	The Curt hitch I bought was not designed for a weight distributing hitch and I don't feel any need for it. I did add a friction anti-sway bar, but the few, short trips I've made without it make me think it's redundant. I'd add one, anyway.
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Hazelsmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 11:12am
	Thanks so much for your quick response! Yes, it is an AWD with towing capacity of 5000. I can’t find anything in the vehicle manual that says anything about using a wdh!

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 10:53am
	The short answer is yes. If your towing capacity is 3500 lbs., once fully loaded to the gross capacity of the trailer, you will be exceeding the towing capacity of your Sorento. If your towing capacity is 5000, as apparently is the case with some of the AWD versions of the Sorento, you'll be within the 5000 limit with a reasonable margin of safety. Using a WHD, if the manufacturer doesn't recommend against it, will give you a much more comfortable ride, better control, and will reduce driver fatigue. Best of luck in bringing your new trailer home.
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Hazelsmom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 14 Apr 2021 at 10:35am
	Hi everyone! Newbie here! I recently bought a 2017 180 which is located in Florida. I need to tow it to Pennsylvania with a 2020 KIA Sorento V6 with an aftermarket hitch. Of course, I want to be as safe as possible. Do I need a WDH or will a sway bar suffice? I’ve read conflicting things regarding using wdh on unibody vehicles. Please help!