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hi, great video, do you think this could work with a 2021 Kia e-niro? (here in the uk the e-niro became the niro ev back in 2021, I have the older e-niro - not sure if that was the same in other geos). My needs are purely to be able to tow a boat from a parking bay to a launch slip, a few hundred yards and back rather than full open road towing. Boat + trailer/engine is approx 1800lbs. Guess I'm not sure how the e-niro differs from the niro ev in the ability to mount the hitch. Don't really want to have to change my car! thanks

Why are you not using the loading ramp in the thumbnail. You got wood decking there instead of the ramp

Sweet! I need a small trailer for 69 CB350 to take to Vintage shows. Thank you for this video!

Hello @ECOBRAP! Do you think 2 bikes like the one you have would fit side by side on this trailer? Even if it's a tight squeeze

Do you still use this? How has it held up?

Thank you so much for this video!!! I really want my regen to do all my braking until I actually press on the brake pedal. And I don't want to keep messing with the brake balance to make this happen. So I plan to install a Road Master RM-751000 auxiliary brake pedal switch. It aims a IR signal at the fire wall so there's no messing with extra brackets under the dash.

If I understand your video right, the brake controller does not actuate the trailer brakes when the brake lights come one. The trailer brakes are only proportional to the brake pedal, correct?

I actually like the channel used as a ramp better for where the bike rides

So, you didn’t really build a trailer. You bought a Chinese made trailer and screwed stuff to it. HF is trash. Thumbs down.

Cool video. I learned several things about towing. Thanks for sharing!

Is there a difference between the PHEV and the EV in terms of being able to tow?

Hey, meet you today at Metcalf 😎 Cool video, helped me to decide on trailer.

my 5sfe is faster, stock?

Do you or have you heard about someone towing with a Kia Niro Hybrid by any chance? I'm thinking of building a lightweight trailer, approx 1000lbs or less, all together. I just want to know if its possible, my hybrid is 2018

I did almost exactly this but with wood instead of the aluminum ramps/u-channel. Only other thing is I added some round eye tie downs. Didn't really like sticking my hooks into the holes in the frame and also my pro-taper tie downs have the carabiners which are nice. Pulls my WR250R just fine in my 6 speed Mazda 3 and I'm still averaging 30-31 mpg 😁

Side note: if you use the Harbor freight trailer, grab a tube of red Loctite. Apply it to the threads of the bolts and torque them appropriately. The Loctite dries and works like a glue to keep the nuts on the bolts. That will ensure that your bolts don't come loose.

How does this trailer do in the highway? Very similar one for sale near me and I will be doing a lot of highly driving with it since I race

Ha I know that trailer. Looks just like the harbor freight trailer I was looking at doing the same thing to. Been trying to find a light weight dirt bike hauler and they don't seem to make 'em. Only thing I might do different is northern tools sells an aluminum framed version of the same trailer, little bit more expensive but might not rust out either.

I watched your videos very interesting thank you for all the info , do you still tow with the niro and no problem towing with the cars.

200 to weld in a new cat lmfao. Should be about 50

Can’t you partially inflate them to keep them from making noise?

I bought the hitch you linked in the description. Basically none of the holes line up. Not even close. Etrailer website even says it fits a niro but excludes hybrid and ev.

thank you forthe info according to you how much can you tow in pounds with kia niro ev 2021.

Excellent. Thank you!

merci les info d' apres vous jusqu' a combien ont peut remorquer en livres avec le niro ev 2021 merci.

This is a great video. After watching I decided to take it a step further with Harbor Freights longer 84" ramps to accommodate my street motorcycles up to 1200cc's. Shortened one loading ramp to use as the actual rear loading ramp, it bolts down to avoid rattling when moving. Paid special attention to the location for the wheel chock so 400cc and 1200cc motorcycles would have decent tongue weight. I live near the ocean so used all stainless bolts and hardware wherever possible. Total build price came to $600 with all accessories. Thanks for the most awesome build and idea! I'd love to share a pic of mine completed if there was a way to do so....

that's all good with no leaf springs in ya road

Wonderful work I was planning to spend almost 2800$ you make my day 😅😊😊😊

Same kit costs $510. Inflation sucks

How will this trailer handle towing long distance? Such as 1,500 miles one way.

Hey Ecobrap - Check the welds on your hitch. My Curt 13329 just failed from a rear-ending scenario and it turns out the welds between the receiver and the square cross-tube of the hitch didn't have much of any penetration so they just tore apart. Fortunately that saved my subframe but I would be worried to tow with those hitches anymore. I'm getting a Torklift X7440s hitch to replace it...

Do you think you could adapt this build to tow a 450 pound adventure bike?

Hi, Did you ever make a video of the hitch wire harness install? Just bought a Niro EV, was hoping you got around to makes Ng that video? Also, which harness did you purchase? Thanks!

Good videos. I started towing a small boat and utility trailers with the 21 Niro EV and have had similar results (2.2-3.0 m/kWh) with much lighter trailers than what you're doing. I guess air resistance is everything. My smaller boat and trailer combined weigh less than 1000 lbs. Did you ever try towing a boat? I'm interested in getting a larger 20-25' boat but am worried, as you say, about front wheel drive on the boat ramp. I have tried driving in snow with the Niro EV and it did terribly even with chains. I think the designers didn't put enough of the battery weight over the front wheels.

Amazing video bro, I was looking for this to take a decision on my car.

I just recently bought a harbour freight trailer and I was talking to my dad about it and he jogged my memory and reminded me he used to have the same trailer you had and he somehow rigged it to load 3... Yes THREE motorcycles. I have no idea how he pulled that off but I do faintly remember it. Granted it was a KLR 650 and two 100cc 2 strokes. He did end up buying a purpose built yacht club motorcycle trailer because he claimed it was sketchy, but impressive nonetheless. Awesome video btw👍

Could you just leave them inflated all the time and effectively have a 3/4 inch lift?

Hi! I have a Kia Eniro MY21 LR in which in Spain, by regulation, we only have the possibility of carrying a 300 Kg (approx 900 pounds) trailer. Watching your videos I am amazed that the Eniro in the USA can carry 1500 Kg (4500 pounds) without problems You make me very jealous, here we can only take small trailers or a simple tent trailer. In the USA do you have the equivalent of a technical sheet with the technical characteristics where it indicates the maximum towing weight? I would like to compare it with the one we have in Europe to see why in Spain 300 Kg and in the USA you do not have this restriction

There's nothing wrong with those bearings or tires. You should always carry a spare hub, grease, and a spare tire when pulling a trailer. I got one of these to serve dual purpose. I can pull it behind my Prius with my Grom on it, but I also will use it behind my ATV.

Nice lap. I’m curious how long can you turn hot laps before you burn all the battery?

Awesome video! Thanks for the info and insight into EV towing!

I am interested in putting my KTM 300 dirt bike across the back of my 2019 Nero EV on a carrier. I never did see the results of your test. Did you ever make a video for that? I would like to know what you found.

I have a ‘22 Niro EV EX Premium, I mainly keep the regen on “Auto 0”, and use the paddles also. The auto setting uses the vehicles radar/collision avoidance to detect if there is a vehicle in front of you going slower & will apply regen as needed. I also use “Sport” driving mode a lot. Does the ‘19 Niro EV have an auto regen setting?

Great video, really helpful. How does the trailer handle at highway speeds (80+MPH)…Thanks

Thanks for the video. I am putting together the same trailer. I was thinking, could putting the bike in gear help it from moving forward and back on the trailer? Maybe make it easier to load and unload with one less strap.

I got the class 2 and the front-most holes line up perfectly with the threaded frame inserts, just not the rear-most and lower ones. Carbide grinding bit arrives today... It seems like the Class 3 needs all 3 holes opened up?

I’m about to go for it to use a Prius as my practice rig lol. Curious, have you ever had any tipping incidents? Near misses? One wheel? The setup seems to be a bit tall but I want to hear your opinion since you have it.

Hey Ecobrap - Do you have a brake controller recommendation?

400 buck minus the expenses of having to go thru to get it road worth and registered lol cool trailer tho

Excellent job! You really did your homework. I’m guessing you do pretty well with your Miata on the track. Also like your bikes, with and without motors. I also have a Kia Niro, but a hybrid and love it. My other cars are a 2010 Toyota Prius which was my wife’s daily driver before the 2021 Niro. It’s now my daily , except for when I really need to driver and jump in my 2004 Porsche C4s. Last toy that we love is our 1996 Safari Trek RV. That’s where our carbon footprint goes way down. Fun on a budget!👊🏽