If you own or are considering a Kia Sedona and you’re looking to pull your rig, you’re probably wondering: can a Kia Sedona tow a travel trailer?
Yes, a Kia Sedona can tow a travel trailer or camper up to 3500 pounds.
There are additional factors you’ll need to consider when towing a travel trailer with your Kia Sedona which we’ll cover below.
Towing A Travel Trailer With A Kia Sedona
So, can a Kia Sedona pull a trailer? Yes: the Kia Sedona towing capacity is 3500 pounds, so as long as your camper, toy hauler, travel trailer, or pop-up camper is under 3500 lbs your Kia Sedona can successfully tow it.
Now we need to explore the additional factors you’ll need to keep in mind when towing your camper using your Kia Sedona.
Kia Sedona Tow Package Details
Does The Kia Sedona Come With A Tow Package?
The Kia Sedona does not come with a tow package included, so you’ll need to add one yourself or have one installed professionally.
What Do I Need To Tow A Travel Trailer With A Kia Sedona?
At minimum you’ll need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to tow your camper behind your Kia Sedona.
Do I Need A Brake Controller To Tow A Camper With A Kia Sedona?
If your travel trailer or camper has electronic brakes then you’ll also need a brake controller to send a signal from your vehicle to the brakes on your trailer.
Most states have laws stating that any trailer over 3,000 pounds must have a brake controller, but check with your state for specifics.
Kia Sedona Tow Package Cost
Kia Sedona Trailer Hitch & Wiring Harness Cost
Kia Sedona trailer hitches run between $100-$300.
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 400 lbs. tongue weight, 4,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 400 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Kia Sedona
A Kia Sedona trailer hitch wiring harness runs between $35-$50.
- Vehicle specific replacement trailer wiring harness for vehicles originally equipped with a factory installed tow package - perfect for replacing damaged or missing factory harnesses.Material:Polyvinyl Chloride
- Quick and easy plug-in installation - no cutting or splicing necessary; simply plug into the existing vehicle connector, insert the provided fuse and you are ready to start towing
- Circuit protected HD ModuLite module ensures electrical system compatibility between tow vehicle and trailer, and protects the tow vehicle from harmful electrical shorts or incorrect wire connections
- Included 4-wire flat connector is compatible with 5, 6 and 7 pole adapters (not included) to fit just about any trailer system
Kia Sedona Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
- Expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed on your Kia Sedona (including the hitch and wiring harness).
Kia Sedona Brake Controller Cost
- Kia Sedona brake controllers cost between $100-200 for the part, and up to $250 for the installation of the brake controller.
Kia Sedona Tow Package Installation
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Kia Sedona trailer hitch installation:
What Else Will I Need To Pull A Trailer With My Kia Sedona?
Depending on what trailer or camper you’ll be pulling with your Kia Sedona, you may opt for a suspension enhancement kit to reduce rear-end sag and to improve your ride quality and stability.
Additionally, if your trailer or camper has electric brakes then you’ll need a 7-way connector and brake controller kit.
What Travel Trailers Can A Kia Sedona Tow?
Your Kia Sedona can pull a trailer, camper, or pop-up camper under 3,500 pounds which is going to be most lightweight campers.
The Kia Sedona can safely tow the following travel trailer and camper models under 3500 lbs:
- Forest River Wolf Pup 16FG
- Coachmen Clipper Ultra-Lite 17CFG
- Vintage Cruiser 19CSK
- Forest River R-POD RP-180 & RP-172
- Oliver Legacy Elite
- Aliner Ascape Camp
- Venture Sonic Lite SL169VUD
- Jayco Hummingbird 10RK
- 17’ Deluxe Casita Travel Trailers
- Scamp 13’, 16’, and 19’ Deluxe Models
- Droplet Camper
- Taxa Outdoors Cricket
- Airstream Nest
- Palomino Puma Ultra Lite 16QBX
This is by no means a full list, but the above are some popular examples of campers that can be towed by a Kia Sedona.
When determining what travel trailers you can pull behind your Kia Sedona, you’ll want to know the following specs:
UVM (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) aka Dry Weight: This is the weight of a trailer as it’s manufactured at the factory. This figure includes all the weight including the axles and hitch of your trailer or camper.
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is the maximum weight of your personal belongings that can be added. This is the GVWR minus the UVM, full fresh water tank weight, and full LP (liquid propane) gas weight. In other words, CCC = GWVR – (UVM + water + gas).
Tongue Weight aka Hitch Weight: This is the amount of weight that’s pressing down on your vehicle’s hitch or 5th wheel connection when your travel trailer or camper is fully loaded for travel.
The most important factor to look for is the dry weight or UVM of your travel trailer or camper and making sure it’s below 3500 lbs so your Kia Sedona can safely tow it.
Understand that if it’s close to that number, you must also factor in any additional weight added to your trailer via cargo, water, or propane tanks and make sure the total does not exceed 3500 pounds.
Kia Sedona Towing Capacity
Kia Sedona Towing Capacity: 3500 lbs
Kia Sedona GVWR: 6085 lbs
You’ll want to pay attention to the following specs to make sure your Kia Sedona can tow your camper or travel trailer:
CGWR (Combined Gross Weight Rating): This is the max allowable weight including your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and the trailer.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): This is the maximum weight capacity of your vehicle including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo without a trailer or camper attached. Exceeding either or both of the Kia Sedona GVWR or Kia Sedona towing capacity can damage the vehicle.
Can A Kia Sedona Tow A Travel Trailer? Wrapping Things Up
Hopefully this guide helped you to understand that yes, you can pull a trailer with a Kia Sedona as long as you pay close attention to the total weight (the camper or travel trailer must be under 3500 pounds).
Since a Kia Sedona doesn’t come with a towing package installed, you’ll need to add one to the vehicle, and after that, you’re ready to hit the road!
What hitch did you choose for your Kia Sedona, and how did the installation go? Let your fellow campers know in the comments below.
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