Suspension damage
So, according to the dealer, my 2016 Kia Sorento will soon need new rear suspension trail arms. They claim it is damage from towing so the warranty won't cover it. Now, my Sorento, a 2016 FWD V6 S...
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RE the two suggestions that I was over the tongue weight rating...
Kia rates the 2016 Sorrento with a 350LB tongue weight limit.
The 2003 Starcraft 2406 has a dry tongue weight rating of 180LB. I don't see how I could have added 170LBS to the tongue if I tried. Meanwhile, since I used electric sites (used an electric space heater instead of the furnace), didn't use the shower (didn't bother with the water heater), and used a Coleman camp stove (didn't use the camper's stove), I never filled the one 20# LP tank.
So, I'm glad you are trying to figure out why there may have been a problem, but that is not the answer. The only one I can think of, considering I never abused it on the road in any way (no off roading, heck it is FWD, I try my best to avoid pot holes, and I'm going on 48 so I'm a pretty conservative driver these days), is a manufacturer's defect. If it is from towing, then Kia over-rates their vehicles. It might be a sign that the trucks and not CUVs for towing folks may be correct, and I will be going with a truck (with its more substantial suspension) next time.
Kia rates the 2016 Sorrento with a 350LB tongue weight limit.
The 2003 Starcraft 2406 has a dry tongue weight rating of 180LB. I don't see how I could have added 170LBS to the tongue if I tried. Meanwhile, since I used electric sites (used an electric space heater instead of the furnace), didn't use the shower (didn't bother with the water heater), and used a Coleman camp stove (didn't use the camper's stove), I never filled the one 20# LP tank.
So, I'm glad you are trying to figure out why there may have been a problem, but that is not the answer. The only one I can think of, considering I never abused it on the road in any way (no off roading, heck it is FWD, I try my best to avoid pot holes, and I'm going on 48 so I'm a pretty conservative driver these days), is a manufacturer's defect. If it is from towing, then Kia over-rates their vehicles. It might be a sign that the trucks and not CUVs for towing folks may be correct, and I will be going with a truck (with its more substantial suspension) next time.
