Thoughts on towing an expanda with a Kia Sorento?
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A 17.56.2 will be over the 2T limit of the vehicle 
There is some one else here is with the same issue and its a good read -
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/so-close-to-a-17-56-1-but-so-far-away.2654/
There is some one else here is with the same issue and its a good read -
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/so-close-to-a-17-56-1-but-so-far-away.2654/
Yep the 17.56-2 OB comes in at around 1900kg empty. Add the 475kg for water, gas and contents the ATM is over 2400kg.
Hi Bekb82,
You could always upgrade the 16 later after you replace the car, that way you don't have to wait! 2 years sounds like a long time to me, i'm not very patient.....life's too short i say
Hi Bekb82,
You could always upgrade the 16 later after you replace the car, that way you don't have to wait! 2 years sounds like a long time to me, i'm not very patient.....life's too short i say
yes...but i'm not the one to convince
Only hiccup here is the current Sorento has a towball weight of 120kg. http://kia.com.au/showroom/next-gen-sorento#D-Features
If it's the same with your model you won't be able to tow a 16.49 either. However I believe that earlier models had a larger towball weight.
If it's the same with your model you won't be able to tow a 16.49 either. However I believe that earlier models had a larger towball weight.
Hi Bekb82,
You could always upgrade the 16 later after you replace the car, that way you don't have to wait! 2 years sounds like a long time to me, i'm not very patient.....life's too short i say
This is what we are doing, we have ordered the 16.49-4 and plan to upgrade the car when the current lease is up and then upgrade the van
You can get a factory towball upgrade to 150 kgs on the kia sorrento same deal as the santa fe we have just purchased a 2013 santa fe with the hd tow package we will tow our boat with it and maybe the van will have to see about that one
OK towing the 16.49.2 is a non event got the ball weight it is 260 kgs ha ha it is stamped 170 kgs empty on the van so with the front boot full water on board and food etc we are nearly over the Nissan patrols ball weight . got me thinkin now
I have a sorento with the 150kg tow bar. Currently towing a Jayco Swan 129kg ball weight.
I had previously towed this van with my recently traded Discovery 4 2.7 litre diesel.
The Sorento has the same torque and slightly more power and is some 500 - 700kg lighter.
The Sorento tows very well. The swan drops the rear of the car about 2cm. Not aware of the van behind. I have ordered a new 2014 Expanda 14.44.4. Have it configured to keep the draw bar weight at or below the usual 130kg and I think I will have no issues towing. Have included ESC to make it even safer.
I had previously towed this van with my recently traded Discovery 4 2.7 litre diesel.
The Sorento has the same torque and slightly more power and is some 500 - 700kg lighter.
The Sorento tows very well. The swan drops the rear of the car about 2cm. Not aware of the van behind. I have ordered a new 2014 Expanda 14.44.4. Have it configured to keep the draw bar weight at or below the usual 130kg and I think I will have no issues towing. Have included ESC to make it even safer.
