Fixed Tow bar Kia Sorento

Stewart P replied on 29/11/2022 13:55

Stewart P

Posted on 29/11/2022 13:55

I've just purchased a 2019 Kia Sorento KX3 and have booked it in at the local tow bar fitting company who have fitted a tow bar to the Land Rover Freelander I previously drove. I said I wanted a fixed tow bar rather than a detachable and was given the standard warning that with rear parking sensors there is a risk that they will be set off by the tow bar when the caravan is not attached. Can anyone who has had, or has currently got, a Sorento of this age advise if they have had any issues with a fixed tow bar?

Peter

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dave the rave replied on 02/12/2022 21:53

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Posted on 02/12/2022 21:43 by Amesford

I have checked with wife she contacted her ex boss and he has confirmed that's what happened

Posted on 02/12/2022 21:53

I would love to see the engineers report!!It is more likely that whatever was attached to the towbar was far too heavy!

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Stewart P replied on 06/12/2022 15:26

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Posted on 06/12/2022 15:26

Thanks for all your positive replies, all booked in to fit the towbar on 13th. I thought I had seen a few Sorentos on CAMC sites with fixed bars but not 100% sure so worth asking before as I could have specified the detachable if there was any doubt.

Just need to make sure my Milenco Grand Aero mirrors fit now!

Peter

EmilysDad replied on 06/12/2022 17:09

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Posted on 06/12/2022 17:09

My question is why would you choose a fixed bar when there's a detachable option? 🤷‍♂️ IMHO towbars are a necessary evil but ugly ..... but each to their own

JVB66 replied on 06/12/2022 17:21

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Posted on 06/12/2022 17:09 by EmilysDad

My question is why would you choose a fixed bar when there's a detachable option? 🤷‍♂️ IMHO towbars are a necessary evil but ugly ..... but each to their own

Posted on 06/12/2022 17:21

Less faff when using the fixed type

EmilysDad replied on 06/12/2022 17:38

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Posted on 06/12/2022 17:21 by JVB66

Less faff when using the fixed type

Posted on 06/12/2022 17:38

is it? 🤔 It takes me seconds to fit or remove a detachable bar ... and the ball doesn't rust when it's sat in my boot when not in use.

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Oneputt replied on 06/12/2022 18:24

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Posted on 06/12/2022 18:24

I have a fixed tow bar on my Volvo and it doesn’t effect the reversing sensors however as soon as I mount the detachable hook on OH car the alarms immediately sound. I’m guessing it’s how and where the sensors are fitted. No rust on either of our tow balls

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EmilysDad replied on 06/12/2022 19:03

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Posted on 06/12/2022 18:24 by Oneputt

I have a fixed tow bar on my Volvo and it doesn’t effect the reversing sensors however as soon as I mount the detachable hook on OH car the alarms immediately sound. I’m guessing it’s how and where the sensors are fitted. No rust on either of our tow balls

Posted on 06/12/2022 19:03

no rust on mine either & it's a leccy deployed one that lives on the car all the time .... but some balls do rust when left outside subjected to the elements ... just look at many of the fixed towballs 😉

dave the rave replied on 06/12/2022 19:10

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Posted on 06/12/2022 15:26 by Stewart P

Thanks for all your positive replies, all booked in to fit the towbar on 13th. I thought I had seen a few Sorentos on CAMC sites with fixed bars but not 100% sure so worth asking before as I could have specified the detachable if there was any doubt.

Just need to make sure my Milenco Grand Aero mirrors fit now!

Peter

Posted on 06/12/2022 19:10

Milenco can supply special "stepped" pads to fit the Sorento mirrors and they provide a very stable mount.Your local accessory shop will probably stock them or they are available on line.

Cornersteady replied on 06/12/2022 19:26

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Posted on 06/12/2022 15:26 by Stewart P

Thanks for all your positive replies, all booked in to fit the towbar on 13th. I thought I had seen a few Sorentos on CAMC sites with fixed bars but not 100% sure so worth asking before as I could have specified the detachable if there was any doubt.

Just need to make sure my Milenco Grand Aero mirrors fit now!

Peter

Posted on 06/12/2022 19:26

I have a Sorrento and Grand Aero mirrors and no problems at all so hopefully you'll be alright.

Amesford replied on 07/12/2022 19:09

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Posted on 06/12/2022 17:09 by EmilysDad

My question is why would you choose a fixed bar when there's a detachable option? 🤷‍♂️ IMHO towbars are a necessary evil but ugly ..... but each to their own

Posted on 07/12/2022 19:09

And hurts your shins

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