etrailer | Installation Guide for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2024 Kia Sportage

[@ClariceRoth]

That's how a video is done. Step by step, with helpful pointers along the way. No waste of time intro, background music, etc. thank you. People should have to watch this one to learn how to make their own.

[@etrailer]

Wow, thanks! We're glad you liked the video! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C94WR.html

[@aliasadshah]

Question, so when inserting a trailer, is there anyway to make the trailer use the indicator lights? Like how a truck has a plug in set?

[@etrailer]

It sounds like you're wanting to install a trailer wiring harness. I'd recommend the Curt # C99DR which would install as shown in the video I'll link below: www.etrailer.com/tv-Install-CURT-Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring-Harness-2023-Kia-Sportage-C99DR.aspx www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Kia/Sportage/2024/C99DR.html

[@omegapoolservice7720]

Perhaps you can help... just professionally installed one of these on the same model with wiring harness. The vehicle does not recognize the trailer and the safety feature stops the vehicle from being able to move in reverse. Only way that I have been able to get around it is to go into the settings every time I start the vehicle and disable all the "parking safety" settings.

[@etrailer]

In the trailer towing section of the owner's manual, Kia states as follows: Detection of trailer light connection-This functionality is only given with genuine accessories (tow bar and wiring harness) that recognize when a trailer is connected and consequently inform the vehicle systems. Trailer recognition works as follows: when a trailer socket is plugged in, either the brake pedal shall be pushed or turn signal lamps activated; the electronic control unit will then detect the trailer because of the power consumption by the trailer lighting and inform the vehicle systems. When the trailer is disconnected, the brake pedal shall be pushed again or turn signal lamps activated for the control unit to be able to detect that there is no power consumption anymore by trailer lighting; the assistance systems that were turned off will automatically turn on again. We're unsure if an aftermarket trailer wiring harness will share this functionality as we haven't tested it ourselves. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C94WR.html

[@omegapoolservice7720]

@@etrailer thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I believe the universal wiring harness is probably the issue.

[@etrailer]

You're very welcome, glad we could help!

[@CebuShortRides]

Hi i have a Kia 2024 Sportage Hybrid EX, can you send me a link on the appropriate hitch that i should buy? Also, will it affect any parking sensors? Thanks

[@etrailer]

I'd recommend the Curt # C94WR, which you can check out using the link provided below. We haven't received any reports of the hitch itself affecting the parking sensors, but anything mounted in the hitch receiver will trigger them. Hope that helps! www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Kia/Sportage/2024/C94WR.html

[@CebuShortRides]

@@etrailer thank you so much, ordered already. coming on wednesday

[@etrailer]

Niiice! Thank you for your business!