How can we tow our Kia Sorento behind RV?

Dutch_12078 wrote:

darsben wrote:

Almost all automatic transmission vehicles must have the drive wheels off the ground or drive shaft disconnected to flat tow (all four wheels on the ground).

Many automatic transmission vehicles CAN be flat towed either as is or with the addition of an electric transmission lube pump from Remco. Our Toyota RAV4 is just one example of an automatic 4WD that tows quite nicely using a Remco pump. With over 40,000 miles in tow on two RAV's, our pump setup has been completely trouble free. If Remco says the Kia can be pump equipped, it can be towed four down.

Okay, Even though my original response was correct I will modify it almost all unmodified automatic transmissions must be towed with driven wheels off the ground or modified with the possibility of voiding the manufacturers warranty DOES that make YOU FeeL BETTER

darsben wrote:

Almost all automatic transmission vehicles must have the drive wheels off the ground or drive shaft disconnected to flat tow (all four wheels on the ground).

Many automatic transmission vehicles CAN be flat towed either as is or with the addition of an electric transmission lube pump from Remco. Our Toyota RAV4 is just one example of an automatic 4WD that tows quite nicely using a Remco pump. With over 40,000 miles in tow on two RAV's, our pump setup has been completely trouble free. If Remco says the Kia can be pump equipped, it can be towed four down.

I really appreciate all of the helpful responses about towing our Kia Sorento behind our 27' 2006 Jayco Greyhawk. Our Kia is not front wheel drive, and it is automatic, so we just won't pull it. We had considered rental cars if needed, so that is what we will do. Again, thanks so much for your help.

Forget towing. Dealing with a trailer is a pain when you are in good health. You would likely be over the safe towing capacity of a 27' MH also.

Call Enterprise when you need a car.

Forget towing. If your husband has medical issues towing is not for you right now.
Almost all automatic transmission vehicles must have the drive wheels off the ground or drive shaft disconnected to flat tow (all four wheels on the ground).
So you would probably be best off from a towing standpoint to buy a standard shift. If your husband is in pain then the use of his leg to operate the clutch might be bothersome.
You JUST BOUGHT a motorhome. Towing presents a whole new set of challenges such as backing that you may be ill-prepared for right away.

Do not tow until he and you are both secure in your ability to handle the Motorhome.

You can find nice places to stay that do not require a car. We fulltime in Arizona for the winter and do not have a car. The grocery is less than a mile away and other shopping is within 1/2 mile. Once a month we rent a car for a week for about $125.00 and go on trips to sight see. Otherwise the RV park has everything we want

The walks might be what the doctor ordered for your husband.

The REMCO outfit offered "lube pumps" which allowed towing SOME automatic transmission vehicles, and "driveshaft disconnects" to allow towing of SOME others. They're still doing the Pumps but spun the Disconnects off to Southwest Driveline. Check them out. They may be able to help you, probably more likely if it's 2WD.
Gotta warn you - people with Disconnects have very strong feelings about them. They love them or they hate them. Because of that, I suggest getting a used driveshaft and either have the disconnect installed in that one, or install in your original shaft and keep the used one as backup.
Sorento's a full-frame truck-based SUV and it isn't light. You'll need a braking system.
Roadmaster offers a baseplate for 2003-09 Sorento, and the other big manufacturers probably do too. But it all depends on being towable four-down.

I could not find a kia listing for a sorento in the 09 dingy guide. So as above is it an automatic (I think it is due to husband med issues) if it is no it is not towable. I looked at the Hyundai vehs (the KIAs a re owned by them) the standard trans and 4wd models are, again autos are not. Check your owners manual is the best way to find out.

Several things:
Is the KIA front or rear drive? If rear, you well may have a problem.
I assume the dealer told you it wasn't towable 4 down. Go to REMCO.COM and see if it is on the list of towable toads.
If it is front wheel drive, you can buy a tow dolly that the front wheels of the KIA will ride on. You must first determine how much your MH can tow (including the weight of the tow dolly)and you will have to do some lighting/brake light wiring as well as installing a breaking device in the car.
First determine how much your MH can tow. Everything else depends on that.
Good luck

What type of RV?