Looking forward to seeing your upcoming tests!

I installed the same hitch receiver today in my new Nero EV. I drillednthe holes in the hitch instaed of cutting them off. It worked exactly as you described - about 3h or work with multiple fittings.

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent to hear! Yes, it is not quite plug and play, but we hope the video helped!

i have a new electric niro and i am now sure i want a towbar when i see your video.

Interesting to know what it does to your range.

thank bro~ im korean i have niro ev

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 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.

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!

Hey Ecobrap - Do you have a brake controller recommendation?

Wow I want to put this on my car but I don’t want to install it myself lol

Hey Ecobrap, thanks for posting these instructions! Just curious to know: have the rear sensors for backing up had any problems with anything you've attached to the hitch?

@ECOBRAP

3 жыл бұрын

I have the basic Niro (no parking sensors), but if I have been transporting something extremely close to the rear bumper, I have had issues with the lane change blind spot system (it deactivates). However, as soon as I detach the trailer and restart the car, the system is fine!

@alejandrovieira6451

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks for replying. I'll try to remember to post here if i have problems with the rear sensors.

Hello, If you can tell me please on the electrical side, was the electrical coupling on the technical sketch enough? I ordered a hook and the CAN-BUS computer but I find it hard to imagine that everything is so simple. Thanks in advance for your response.

@ECOBRAP

3 жыл бұрын

The electrical coupling for what? The trailer plug? We used a T-harness from etrailer.com, and just wired power from the 12V battery with it. It was fairly straightforward

What size burr is required?

I had been holding out for an EV that could tow my 2500# camper (box trailer conversion, so has the height issue your race car does not). I ended up buying the Niro with no intention of towing, but your vid is convincing. My question is, do you think the added height will seriously decrease range? We are currently pulling the camper with a 2017 Sedona, and the gas consumption is killing us on long trips!

@ECOBRAP

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if a box trailer larger than the car itself would easily cut range in half, even at reasonable speeds... I think our tests were successful due to the low profile nature of whatever we are towing. For reference I now tow a teardrop trailer and get about a 180 mile range.

@cstrimel

2 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Thanks! That is helpful to hear about the teardrop. I don't think it will be practical to pull my 14" box on a long trip, but I am still thinking that just being able to take it to our nearby go-to campground (and the box store for lumber) will be totally rad :). I also want to add the hitch for a bike rack. I will have to make a video if I end up towing the camper. By the way, I have the Air Lift 1000s on my Sedona, and they have definitely helped. For anyone that goes that route, they are do lose air pressure, so I just bring a bike pump on trips and top off the air every time I fill up the tank.

Any details on the Trailer light harness and how to install?

@jonathangomez7507

4 жыл бұрын

There is a good video on etrailer. They do it on a 2018 gas vehicle. It is pretty much the same but I found it easier to run it under the car.

The Niro EV has a 1060 pound load capacity but you still added air springs to your Niro EV. Even with the tongue weight of the trailer you should have had plenty of load capacity. Why did you add the air springs, do you expect to exceed the 1060 pound rating? Also, can you post the manufacturer and model number of the air springs you installed?

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, Great questions. I will be releasing a video of the airbag install soon, just wanted to make sure they worked before posting the video. I am the guinea pig, and I had to guess on sizing. I used Airlift PN 60-901, but in my video I will explain that 60-902 might be a better fit, but could be a PITA to install. As for why I installed them in the first place, remember that airbags do not change the GVWR, GAWR, Tire Capacity, etc, so you still have to stay below those limits. I installed them to reduce suspension squat, and help the suspension stay in its optimal travel range without bottoming out. So it was mostly a stability thing. That being said, the Niro did not squat more than 1.5 inches fully loaded at the back with no airbags. After install, the squat is now a little less than one inch. Did it help? Hard to tell, but I believe it did, and I didn't want to do too much testing without the airbags. I can try a deflated run at some point. As for the 1060lb load capacity, that sounds about right. But for some reason, on my US model, the tire sticker inside the door shows a load capacity of 849lbs. Why it is rated so low compared to what the GVWR, GAWR, and Tire Capacities are (which would indicate over 1000lbs), I don't know. But for liability reasons, I am staying under all door sticker limits.

Received my Curt hitch today. Same issue, why can’t Curt just drill the holes in the correct spot? Such a pain!

@bobstevenson4396

3 жыл бұрын

I welded up the rear (receiver end) end side bolts and redrilled a 9/16” hole in the correct location. Next I slotted the forward (non receiver end) holes 1/8” further towards the rear) finally I drilled 3/8” clearance holes for the threaded stud that protrudes down from the frame rail.

Did you ever do a wiring video for this car?

@ECOBRAP

3 жыл бұрын

unfortunately not. 4 pin harness is easy, taps into tail lights and run a power line from the 12V battery up front. if you need a 7 pin plug, you will just use an adapter. let me know if you have any questions!

While asking questions to the dealer about this car, I asked if it could have a hitch and they told me not and that would revoke warranty if any issues later. Do you know if that's true ?

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vincent, from the research that I have done, unless they can prove the hitch (bike rack, towing, etc) caused the warranty issue, they can not legally void your warranty, and I would fight them on it. In my case, because I am towing, and documenting it online (LOL), I might have a hard time with it. Either way, the car is fantastic, currently have 8500 miles on it in less than 6 months. Will do a 10,000 mile review in a month or two!

Hi, Now that you have had this hitch installed for awhile, can you tell what the range/efficiency difference you have for normal driving without a trailer? Just curious about the added drag of the hutch and removal of the under panel. I have the same vehicle and also live and commute in the Bay Area. Without these mods I am averaging 4 miles per kw. Thanks - Mike

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, We have not noticed a tangible difference in efficiency. Our efficiency went down to about 3.6-3.7 mi/kwh recently, but we believe that is because of the winter temperatures, and driving at higher speeds. If I drive sensibly, I can still get 4 mi/kwh (with no heat/AC) with no issues. Obviously, the faster you drive, the more of a difference you may notice with the drag changes at the back of the vehicle.

@redcat40

4 жыл бұрын

ECOBRAP thank you. Yes, I have noticed about the same change in these last few cold months. As you say, if I really try and keep it at 65 and under with little or no heat, I can keep it at 4 mpkw. Good to know there is little to no change. I’d like to put a hitch on just for a bike rack or small trailer for a lumber or dump run. I appreciate your feedback and your videos. Thank you

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

@@redcat40 Hi Michael, we just recently used a bike rack for the first time, with 3 full size mountain bikes on. Worked great! Definitely worth the Class III hitch instead of the smaller hitches.

@AlanWildG

3 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP or Michael, I will be installing this hitch for a bike carrier. The bike carrier that I'm looking at its super light but has a bumper clearance of just 4.5 inches (114mm). Can you please tell me the distance from the mounting hole to the end of the bumper?. Thank you

@AlanWildG

3 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Also what is the depth of the receiver? From the mounting hole to the back of the receiver is there a stop or is it open? Thanks

I'm working on the install but am having a hard time fitting the hitch. It is really tight on the frame and hard to move around. Any tips on how to make this easier?

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, are you saying that the hitch doesn't want to slide past the frame rails so that you can get it in position, and start measuring things? Ours was definitely a little snug, but nothing crazy. If yours is significantly getting held up, you could always try a little bit of grease on the lower corner of the frame rail to help it slide past.

@jonathangomez7507

4 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Yes, mine is definitely snug. I was thinking of adding something to lubricate it. Thanks!

Where would you put the jack stands if you don't have those metal ramps? Or what height are those ramps?

@airsoftsnake

4 жыл бұрын

and did you have to bore out the bottom hole finally or not?? thanks!

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

@@airsoftsnake Hi Steve, take a look at our "Airlift 1000 Install" video on our channel. That will show a different (better) jacking method than we showed in this video!! Also, yes you will need to adjust ALL three mounting holes including the bottom one.

@airsoftsnake

4 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Thank you for your reply! Will check it out now!

Not surprised it was hard to fit because the e Niro is not homologised for towing. In the uk anyway.

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

It is not recommended to tow in the USA either, primarily liability and warranty concerns, but we have been doing just fine and are not breaking any federal or state laws.

@chrishansel9324

2 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Was the trailer wiring any different then an ice car?

@dakotabcn

2 жыл бұрын

The MY21/22 have 300 Kg for towing, the new Kia Niro EV 2023 have 750 Kg towing!

I don't have the impressive set of tools that you do and can't make the modifications necessary to do this to my Niro EV. I can't find hitch installer in my area who will do it. Do you know of any manufacturers who make a hitch that will actually fit the car as intended?

@ECOBRAP

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, unfortunately I do not know of any direct fit hitches yet. If I were you, I'd call some fabrication shops and/or motorsports shops and see if they are willing to do the install. Hitch shops themselves tend to be too strict and unwilling to modify the hitch.

@user-rq3vt4kg4o

2 жыл бұрын

draw tite 36600 will fit, you can find a video on youtube "kia niro ev hitch"

Was the trailer wiring any different then an ice car?

@ECOBRAP

2 жыл бұрын

no, all the same. T harness that plugs into the taillights, and power source from 12V battery.

@chrishansel9324

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

You don’t throw away the guard just cut some slots in it and replace it . Drill new holes where needed and install. The tow works better then my Subaru but you will lose 50% range. My teardrop is 1100 pounds

@ECOBRAP

4 жыл бұрын

For the Class III hitch? We measured and would have to cut away a significant amount of material to make it fit (About 30"x6"). Although we might try it at some point. And we are counting on less than a 50% drop in range even while towing 3100lbs. Don't believe us? Stay tuned :)

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

@ECOBRAP

2 жыл бұрын

In the US, the Niro EV is not "rated" to tow ANYTHING, but it is not illegal for us to tow with it anyways. In my personal opinion, I wish the eNiro had at least 1200kg/2700lb capacity worldwide! I am now frequently towing my 1100lb teardrop camper, and I barely feel it back there. Also remember KG to lbs is 2.2 : 1, so 1500kg is 3300lbs. I definitely wouldn't try 4500lbs!

@dakotabcn

2 жыл бұрын

@@ECOBRAP Hello! In Spain (I think that in the rest of Europe too) the MY19 model like yours does not have the possibility of towing, and it is illegal to put the hitch, except for what is known as DCP (Dispositivo de Carga Puntal or Device of load point) that allows to be able to carry load vertical up to 100 Kg, I know of colleagues who have put it and it has cost them more than 200 euros just the technical study to homologate it It is curious that the same car depending on the country may or may not carry charging, in the case of the Kia ENiro it seems that the regulations of the USA are more lax and you can make modifications and changes that here would require a technical project, an inspection of the technical inspection of vehicles (ITV in Spain) and that costs a lot of money. You make me envy that you can take a teardrop trailer, I have been looking at European manufacturers and they all have a maximum authorized weight of 500 Kg minimum, with my 300 Kg I am very limited, it makes me very angry!

@ECOBRAP

2 жыл бұрын

@@dakotabcn yes you can take a look at our teardrop trailer on our instagram page @ecobrap. As for USA, yes it is much more lax here, too much actually (you can tow 18,000+lbs with no extra training or license whatsoever)

What is the part number?

@ECOBRAP

3 жыл бұрын

C13329 Link in description