Can A Kia Soul Tow A Pop Up Camper?

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When outfitted with a hitch, the 2020 Kia Soul can tow up to

2,000 pounds

, making it one of the hardest working cars of its size.

Can you pull a small camper with a Kia Soul?


A Kia Soul can tow a small trailer

, but depending on the car's manufacture year, it can tow more or less weight. A Kia Soul from 2017, for example, can tow up to 3300 lbs.

What size trailer can a Kia Soul tow?

Here is what we got from them. The Kia Soul can tow a trailer, but it can only tow a trailer between

1,200 lbs to 2,000 lbs

depending on your Soul's year model. Carrying any more than that might damage your engine. Note: unless you have a strong aftermarket brake, your vehicle may have a hard time coming to a stop.

Can a 2014 Kia Soul pull a camper?

I checked the vehicle owner's manual and all it says is that

it is not recommended to tow a trailer with the 2014 Kia Soul

(any model).

What can you tow with a Kia Soul?

Towing capacity braked

If the trailer does not come equipped with a brake, your Soul can tow

550 kg (1,200 lbs.)

. That number rises to 1,100 kg (2,400 lbs.) when a brake is included. The odd thing here is that the US Soul owner's manual says that the vehicle should not be used for towing.

Can I put a hitch on a Kia Soul?


To add a trailer hitch to your 2018 Kia Soul you'll need a few tools, a CURT 11419 trailer hitch and about 60 minutes to complete the installation

.

Can a Kia Soul tow a caravan?

Can The Kia Soul Tow a Caravan?

The Kia Soul isn't suitable for towing a full size caravan

. If you own a trailer tent you will be fine.

How much weight can a 2021 Kia Soul pull?

1,056 to 1,179 lbs

How much can a 2022 Kia Soul tow?

Car Name Towing Capacity Curb Weight 2022 Kia Soul –

2844 – 3036 lbs

.
2022 Honda HR-V – 2928 – 2974 lbs. 2022 Chevrolet Trax – 3124 – 3146 lbs. 2022 Hyundai Kona 5000 lbs. 2899 – 3271 lbs.

How much does a pop-up camper weigh?

The average weight of a pop-up camper is around

2,000 pounds

. But you can find pop-up campers that weigh significantly less or more. For example, the Forest River Rockwood Freedom 1640LTD weighs just over 1,400 pounds.

Which Kia can tow a trailer?

The Kia car with the highest towing capacity on the current market is the

2019 Kia Sorento

. The Sorento's base towing capacity total of 2,000 pounds on the 2.4-liter engine. But the 3.3-liter V6 engine with 290hp and Dynamax AWD offers a max capacity of 5,000 pounds!

Can a 2011 Kia Soul pull a trailer?

Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Kia Soul


Trailer weight capacity: 3,500 lbs.

Can you tow with a 2021 Kia Soul?

The 2021 Kia Soul has an impressive towing capacity of

8,900 lbs

, 147 to 201 hp with a starting price of just $17,590. The only two exceptions are the 2021 Kia Soul Si 2.0L and 2021 Kia Soul LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M) models, which have a lower towing capacity. See more details in the table below.

How much can a 2011 Kia Soul tow?

The 2011 Kia Soul has a towing capacity of

2,000 lbs

, which is the amount of weight that can be pulled behind. It has a torque of 115 to 137 lb-ft, which is the amount of turning power that a vehicle has.

Can a 2018 Kia Soul tow?

The Kia Soul boasts a braked towing capacity of

up to 2,500 pounds

, meaning its more than equipped to tow around a large amount of equipment.

How much weight can a 2018 Kia Soul pull?

2018 KIA SOUL SPECS BRAKED CAPACITY Si 2.0L, Regular Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO

1100kg

What is the towing capacity of a 2010 Kia Soul?

2010 KIA SOUL SPECS BRAKED CAPACITY 2 1.6L, Diesel, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC 1.6L, Diesel, 4 SP AUTO

1100kg
2 1.6L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL 1.6L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN 1100kg 2 1.6L, Regular Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC 1.6L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO 1100kg 2 1.6L, Regular Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL 1.6L, ULP, 5 SP MAN 1100kg

Can a 2016 Kia Soul pull a small trailer?

The 2016 Kia Soul has a towing capacity of

1,000 pounds

and a tongue weight oF-150 pounds. That can be done using a 1 and 1/2 inch receiver on the vehicle.

Can a Kia Soul tow a motorcycle?

You probably don't think about a vehicle with a large towing capacity. But with the Soul, you might be pleasantly surprised to know that if you're looking to haul smaller items, like a motorbike or large couch,

the Kia Soul can do it

.

What is the towing capacity oF a 2016 Kia Soul?

Trim Name Towing Capacity Payload Capacity LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

8900 lbs

. 1056 lbs.
LX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 8900 lbs. 1179 lbs. S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 8900 lbs. 1179 lbs. GT-Line 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT) 8900 lbs. 1179 lbs.

Can you put a bike rack on a Kia Soul?


A trunk mounted bike rack will fit most hatchback and is the most economical bike rack option for a Kia Soul

. If your Soul do not have a tow hitch or you don't have roof rack cross bars fitted, a trunk mounted rack is an option.

How do you put a hitch on a 2012 Kia Soul?

Can you put a hitch on a 2010 Kia Soul?

How much can a Kia Soul tow 2013?

Trailer Hitch for a 2013 Kia Soul

Trailer weight capacity:

3,500 lbs

. Tongue weight capacity: 300 lbs.

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