Escape Trailer Owners Community - Search Results
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Escape Trailer Owners Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
escapeforum.org
Click Here to Login
Register Files FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Escape Forum Today
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Brian B-P
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-02-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
Same here - sales staff are good sources of...

Same here - sales staff are good sources of pricing and availability information, but otherwise generally useless.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-02-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
No, the Astro/Safari has a stub frame just in the...

No, the Astro/Safari has a stub frame just in the front, like some other old GM designs such as an early Camaro or Nova. I think that frame ends somewhere around the rear transmission mount; the rear...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
7% is low by North American towing practices. Kia...

7% is low by North American towing practices. Kia designs the SUV, not the trailer, so it is your responsibility to ensure that the trailer is suitable. No Escape model has tongue weight as low as 7%...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
... or if you have extended family, or your kids...

... or if you have extended family, or your kids have friends.

It does make sense that the same features (large engine, higher rear suspension capacity) which suit the 7-seater also suit towing....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
So, are we speculating that the Kia manual has a...

So, are we speculating that the Kia manual has a misprint? It explictly states 350 pounds for both the 2.0L (4 cylinder) engine and the 3.3L (6 cylinder) engine.

The total trailer weight is higher...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
This looks like a set of limits for a hitch, but...

This looks like a set of limits for a hitch, but they don't match the limits for this vehicle. Both brands of aftermarket hitch listed for the 2016 Sorento by eTrailer...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
I would be cautious about tongue weights from...

I would be cautious about tongue weights from that source. So that he can determine the actual weight of the trailer, Frederick measured the trailer axle weight with the trailer attached to the tug,...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-05-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
The tongue weight limit for the Sorento is in the...

The tongue weight limit for the Sorento is in the owner's manual, on page 5-104. It is listed as 159 kg (350 lb) - not 500 pounds or 750 pounds.

The actual tongue weight of your trailer will...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 09-04-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,544
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree - and so does Kia. From the beginning of...

I agree - and so does Kia. From the beginning of what looks like - in a quick skim - a good towing section in the owner's manual (https://www.kia.ca/content/ownership/ownersmanual/16sorento-en.pdf)...
Showing results 1 to 9 of 9

 
Forum Jump


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape Trailer Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 AM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2023 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.