Yes, the SX can tow a small camper

[markcasazza]

I have an SX with a 6 speed. I found it odd that the car is hitch ready yet has no towing specs published.

I put on a class II hitch and tried it with a utility trailer. I had no problem hauling 2000 lb of concrete. So I bought a pop up camper that is 1,400 pounds empty. The car pulls it just fine, although the tongue weight needs to be watched. The extra stiff "sport" suspension and a camper are not the best match, but it works. I just got back from a 300 mile round trip where the camper probably weighted close to 1600 pounds and cargo and passengers in the car were another 600 pounds. The only "problem" was that using cruise and 6th gear would have nothing to do with the slightest incline at 69MPH. Picture attached.

Anyone else try a towing package?

[desert fox]

(07-14-2010 07:52 PM)markcasazza Wrote:  I have an SX with a 6 speed. I found it odd that the car is hitch ready yet has no towing specs published.

I put on a class II hitch and tried it with a utility trailer. I had no problem hauling 2000 lb of concrete. So I bought a pop up camper that is 1,400 pounds empty. The car pulls it just fine, although the tongue weight needs to be watched. The extra stiff "sport" suspension and a camper are not the best match, but it works. I just got back from a 300 mile round trip where the camper probably weighted close to 1600 pounds and cargo and passengers in the car were another 600 pounds. The only "problem" was that using cruise and 6th gear would have nothing to do with the slightest incline at 69MPH. Picture attached.

Anyone else try a towing package?

Nice...and let me welcome you to KFF......

[MFury]

The Forte manual states:
"E14000ABH We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing."

So you probably won't find the recommended towing capacity.

[CorsaKoup]

Since they recommend against it, you'd best be prepared to remove the trailer hitch if you need any drivetrain warranty work done. DENY is on the tips of their tongues at Kia dealerships.

[markcasazza]

(07-15-2010 04:26 PM)CorsaKoup Wrote:  Since they recommend against it, you'd best be prepared to remove the trailer hitch if you need any drivetrain warranty work done. DENY is on the tips of their tongues at Kia dealerships.

Agreed! Why would they put the threaded connections in the frame? I know, they had a change in design. I also find it surprising that the after-market made a hitch before they made "ventvisors". My dealership has been a pleasure to work with so far, but we will see.

[mschiavoni]

vehicle towing capacity is 900LBs, they HAVE to list it. i forget where i found it.

[airah18]

I tried a towing package but I have not yet try the SX which you say that it can tow a small camper. And as I look the picture attached to your post, I think it really towed very well. I hope you already solve your problem with your utility trailer.

[KoupCoupe]

(07-15-2010 10:09 PM)markcasazza Wrote:  Agreed! Why would they put the threaded connections in the frame? I know, they had a change in design. I also find it surprising that the after-market made a hitch before they made "ventvisors". My dealership has been a pleasure to work with so far, but we will see.

I think those were either manufacturing holding points or shipping mount points...the trailer hitch companies just make their hitches to fit to those points.

[Kenny C]

(11-10-2010 12:12 PM)KoupCoupe Wrote:  I think those were either manufacturing holding points or shipping mount points...the trailer hitch companies just make their hitches to fit to those points.

Agreed.

Would be cool to install a hitch for trips and have one of the expanded metal "baskets" to hold an ice chest or whatever.

[mschiavoni]

(11-10-2010 08:28 PM)Kenny C Wrote:  Agreed.

Would be cool to install a hitch for trips and have one of the expanded metal "baskets" to hold an ice chest or whatever.

you can just say it. its a beer chest. its ok