2022 Kia Niro EV | U-Haul Trailer Hitch Installation

2022 Kia Niro Trailer Hitch installation with the Curt 13497. This video shows step-by-step instructions from a U-Haul Professional Hitch Installer so you can do it yourself.
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0:00 Intro
0:18 Tools List
0:25 Remove Under Panel
1:33 Trim Facia Clip
1:46 Raise Hitch Into Position
2:13 Install Bolts and Washers
2:36 Tighten and Torque Hardware
2:50 Trim and Reinstall Underbody Panel
3:57 Hitch Measurements
4:18 Outro

[@MarkMiller-dq9tw]

The 13531 hitch is what I installed on 2022 Niro EV. It takes a little more cutting of the cover panel to get it to fit at the right end. It was about 1/8 inch too long but the added spacers they supply were too thick so I used galvanized washers, only on one end.

[@trailerhitches]

We already filmed that Install. Sorry you missed it but its not EV specific as it fits the previous gas Niro, and The HEV and PHEV. ua-cam.com/video/PoI7fQ0yxug/v-deo.html. and the wiring. ua-cam.com/video/HDQLJ1uUVN8/v-deo.html. The hitch seen in this video is before the hitch was redesigned to fit newer years and only fits the 2022 EV version.

[@user-pc6wq7fg8i]

Thanks for the video. The hitch is heavy and does take some wrangling to get it seated properly to fit the first bolts. Definitely get a couple of extra people to hold it if you don't have the hitch hoist and are planning to do it on your driveway!

[@jaredeilers2824]

What Model is the hitch that you used? I see other videos where the mounting holes have to be altered on the hitch itself.

[@whiteggs]

Does the Trailer Hitch work for the 2023 Kia Niro EV and are the installation instructions the same?

[@trailerhitches]

This specific hitch is not yet confirmed for fitment on a 2023 Niro EV. However we do have another option with a similar installation for sale. (Just no video yet) Visit Uhaulhitches.com to order.