Can you Dolly tow a Kia?
Closing Thoughts. Most Kia models are not flat towable. You may find that some model years of the Soul are flat towable, but all the new models do not allow flat towing, and you have to either tow them on a flat bed or dolly tow it.
Can you flat tow a 2021 Kia Soul?
Currently, you can flat tow both the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo with dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) and the 2021 Kia Forte GT with DCT. Due to the DCT design, you can shift the transmission into neutral, which allows for safe flat towing.
Is it bad to tow a front-wheel-drive car?
Front-wheel drive cars are only intended to be moving when power is being produced to the front wheels. Therefore, if you find yourself needing to tow a front-wheel-drive car, it is essential to ensure that the car’s front wheels are well above the ground to prevent further damage to your vehicle.
Can u flat tow a Kia Soul?
According to Kia, the 2020 Kia Soul is flat-towable with all four wheels down if it has the manual transmission. The note in the owner’s manual is for models with the automatic transmission. If you like, I have attached for you below a list of parts that you will need to flat-tow your Kia Soul.
Can a Kia Soul be towed behind a motorhome?
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the front wheels off the ground. If any of the loaded wheels or suspension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
Can you use a Tow Dolly on a 2014 Kia?
Thanks. Kia says no on 2014 model, which is the one that I drive. I use tow dolly for this one. Of course you didn’t mention your year model, but I think it is the same on all of them. If your unit is still in the factory warranty, any mods will void your warranty, this includes wiring in the tail lights.
Is there a warranty on a Kia Soul?
Absolutely no problem with the warranty. Kia covered 100% of the work. The Service Manager knew it was a towed as he commented on the good job the RV dealer did on the Kia. So at least in my instance, towing a Soul did not invalidate it’s warranty.
Are there any Kia Soul toads that are towable?
They only are listed for 2014-2016 model years (manual only of course). And interestingly…the 2010 and 2011 are listed by FMCA as towable, so the only non-listed model years are 2012-2013. Your case is the ONLY one I can find on any towing forum of successful towing of this vehicle four-down.
What’s the best way to tow a Kia Soul?
Since the Kia Soul with automatic transmission cannot be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground, your best option for towing your Soul is to use a towing dolly, such as the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2000-1.
Thanks. Kia says no on 2014 model, which is the one that I drive. I use tow dolly for this one. Of course you didn’t mention your year model, but I think it is the same on all of them. If your unit is still in the factory warranty, any mods will void your warranty, this includes wiring in the tail lights.
They only are listed for 2014-2016 model years (manual only of course). And interestingly…the 2010 and 2011 are listed by FMCA as towable, so the only non-listed model years are 2012-2013. Your case is the ONLY one I can find on any towing forum of successful towing of this vehicle four-down.
Absolutely no problem with the warranty. Kia covered 100% of the work. The Service Manager knew it was a towed as he commented on the good job the RV dealer did on the Kia. So at least in my instance, towing a Soul did not invalidate it’s warranty.