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offgrid
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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
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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!
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lostagain
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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
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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
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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!
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lostagain
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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
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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!
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