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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: 13268

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number 13268 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers
Tows up to 4,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers, campers, and light-duty hauling
Holds up to 400 lbs (TW): Supports hitch-mounted gear and towing setups safely
Bolt-On Design: Installs with included hardware—no welding required
Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective base and finish resist rust and corrosion

Features to know about

Make More Use of Your Ride: Add a Class III 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

This Curt hitch opens up what you can do with your vehicle. With a 2" x 2" receiver opening and a Class III rating, it’s built for towing small trailers, carrying bike racks, or mounting cargo carriers. It’s rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 400 lbs, or up to 4,500 lbs GTW and 450 lbs TW when used with weight distribution. That strength gives you confidence to haul gear, tow weekend toys, or set up for road trips without pushing limits.

Straightforward Bolt-On Install: No Welding or Drilling Needed

You don’t need a lift or welding equipment to put this hitch on. The fully welded design bolts directly to the frame using existing attachment points, and all required hardware and instructions are included in the kit. Whether you’re working in your garage or driveway, the precision fit makes alignment easy and saves time during install.

Built to Last: Sturdy Steel with Gloss Black Powder Coat

This square-tube hitch is made from welded steel and finished with a gloss black powder coat over a protective base layer for superior rust resistance. The coating stands up to moisture, road debris, and corrosion from weather exposure. It’s the kind of durability that keeps your hitch looking good and performing strong after years of use.

Reliable Strength for Everyday Use

Robotic welding ensures every joint is consistent and solid so the hitch can handle repeated towing and heavy loads without flexing or fatigue. From daily utility jobs to weekend outings, it’s designed to take the weight and keep things stable behind your vehicle. The solid construction gives you lasting peace of mind every time you hook up a trailer or load a rack.

Specs

Receiver Dimensions

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Class and Rating

Rating: Class III

Weight Capacities

Maximum gross trailer weight (GTW): 4,000 lbs
Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 4,500 lbs
Maximum tongue weight (TW): 400 lbs
Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 450 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

13268 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 13268 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2010 - 2017 Volvo XC60

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125 reviews

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by: Arthur 06/01/2026

2017 Volvo XC60

My installer/mechanic had recommended that a purchase from etrailer. My installer said they had to remove the muffler & re-weld it after installation. They said they install hitches all the time and this was the only way to fit the hitch in my 2017 XC60 Volvo. The installer said it was going to be a very involved installation. I have not received my install billing yest and I'm not looking forward to the final installation cost.

by: Charles 09/09/2024

Great hitch... Video install... Arrived early!

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Charles One Year Later

9/10/2025

The tow hitch is working better than I hoped. The only thing I have neglected to finish is electrically connecting the wiring into the Volvo rear fuse panel but this was purchased separate from the hitch.

by: Hans 02/28/2021

The quality of the trailer hitch receiver is outstanding. It has a nice coat of paint and beautiful welds. Made in the USA definitely shows on this product and I highly recommend to buy a U.S. made product over anything else. Here are some points to share regarding the installation:
1. You need more fishwire: I was not able to remove the fishwire without stripping it off the bolts. The wire bites into the thread and does not want to let go of the bolt voluntarily. My workaround was to wind new fishwires for each pull, but my fishwires were not as tightly wound as store-bought ones, which made it difficult to pull the bolt through the washers. I recommend to use a fishwire for each pull, which means the kit needs 6 fishwires in total OR I need to learn how to remove a fishwire without destroying it.
2. It seems like an easy installation, but if you are not REALLY in to working on cars, just buy this and have it installed by your friendly mechanic around the corner. I just don't have the patience to lay under a car half a day to save a few bucks. Just removing the T15 torx for the tailpipe cover took some patience, 30 minutes itself and smaller hands than mine. This is a rough job if you are not used to doing this (and if you don't have enough FISHWIRE).

I would give this product 5 stars for the product quality itself, but dropped it by one star because the effort for installation is definitely higher than what it looks like in the installation videos.

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Tyler M.

3/8/2021

Hi Hans, Thanks for your feedback! Fishwire can be difficult to remove without ruining it. This kit does only come with 2 fishwire tools. If you need more, I would recommend the Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader, part C58410 .

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ToolsCurtC58410.html

by: Brian 05/26/2026 One Year Later

This was an excellent product and the video install guide was fantastic!
My only issue was my fault! Thanks for a great, economical, products

by: Desiree 06/14/2022

2015 Volvo XC60

The Hitch works great! My 2015 Volvo XC60 did not come w/ a Hitch, and I cannot use a trunk bike rack because of the spoiler. I had my mechanic install both the Hitch & the Bike Rack (Curt Premium Hitch-mounted 4-bike Carrier - 2" Hitches), he basically took it out the box and showed me how to use it.

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by: Alan 07/25/2020

2016 Volvo XC60

Overall, an excellent product with exceptionally good installation instructions via a video. The one step I expected to be easy turned out to take longer than expected; that is, remove and replace the two stainless steel exhaust extensions. The whole process took about 4 hours, which included several much-needed breaks. I put the back of the Volvo XC60 on jack stands, raising the rear of the vehicle about 1'. This height made for easy work at arms length. A hoist might have complicated the installation process, and probably would have required 2 people to hold and put the hitch in place. As it was, I was able to balance the hitch on my chest while installing the first two bolts, with some needed help from my wife. I had to bend the hitch mounting arms a bit to allow alignment of the first two bolts. Once these were in place, the remainder of the installation went fairly quickly. I did learn a lot about using the fish wire. I am guessing the person who did the video had done several hitch installations. Irrespective, it is suggested you view the video front-to-back a few times before starting the project. I am very pleased with the final product as it looks very professionally done. I am somewhat mechanically minded, but not a mechanic by any stretch. I highly recommend this product and etrailer! The attached photo shows the final installation, less the right exhaust flange and with a bicycle rack installed on the hitch.

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by: Jasper Chan 12/17/2019 One Year Later

Installation can be tricky. Instructions are provided clearly. Do follow closely. Nonetheless, excellent product even after a year! Quality material used.

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by: Robert 12/22/2025

2012 Volvo XC60

Both hitches installed easily. Videos were spot on and just what was needed - short and sweet!

by: Adam 05/20/2020

2015 Volvo XC60

Ultimately had my mechanic Install as was more functional to work while car was raised. Mechanic stated went in well, he to trim the heat shield a little for it to fit. Though that was noted in the install manual so it was expected..

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by: Gregory 06/21/2025

2017 Volvo XC60

The hitch is solid and sturdy. The installation was tricky as others said. We had to really get creative with our tools to get them in the tight spaces. The toughest part was removing the exhaust covers because the screws were shallow and it was hard to keep the little driver bit in the t15 screw head. I thought for sure it was going to be impossible to put those screws back in but they went in a bit easier than coming out. The 3rd bolt on the actual hitch was super tough to finagle, especially when using the lb-ft. wrench to get them tightened to 70 lb-ft. We had to push on the muffler to get the wrench into the space to get just 1 revolution on the wrench. But we eventually got it. It was a relief to screw the last few screws in. It took us about 4 hours because we had a mishap when one of the long bolts slipped back into the framing when we pushed the hitch up into place. Be very careful not to knock the bolts up and into your framing or you’re basically screwed. We were able to sneak a tiny magnet on my finger to get it near the feeding hole in the frame and then used needle nose pliers to pull the bolt out. then we reattached the bolt to the guiding wire and sent it back into place. Thankfully it worked out but I don’t know what we would have done if that screw was lost inside the frame. All in all, if you know a bit about putting things together you’ll be ok.

by: John R 11/02/2015

The product arrived in perfect condition and sooner then expected.
I had ordered this hitch twice from someplace else and they were unable to get it to my home in anywhere near good condition and lets just say that it was a less then Prime experience. I did mention that I had encountered shipping challenges in the past and Mark M explained that etrailer doesn't use the manufacturers packaging and that they use there own. The box the hitch arrived in was a little beat up but in tact. The box was very heavy duty and no part of the hitch was hanging out. Nicely done! In the long run I may have spent a few dollars more but its worth it. The hitch is installed and overall this was an outstanding experience. Thanks

John R. One Year Later

11/1/2016

Product replaced with OEM hitch your product did install as I noted in my first review but always had issues hitting the muffler. Every practical effort was made to avoid replacing the hitch none worked out

Rachael H.

11/1/2016

Thanks for the follow up John, I have included a link to a help article that explains several different solutions to eliminate exhaust rattles after installing a trailer hitch. Please take a peek at these options to see if any could help you out.

by: Beth 07/16/2022 One Year Later

The hitch itself is wonderful- solid, easy to install. I towed a trailer cross country, have had multiple bikes on a bike rack and have no issues with the hitch amd functionality.

I deducted a star because the 2012 Volvo XC60 this was supposed to be custom fitted to has part of the exhaust system rubbing against the hitch. I even took it to the dealer to make sure nothing was wrong with the car. They told me there is nothing to be done but wrap the exhaust piece that is rubbing with a high heat wrap to reduce the noise and the friction and then replace the wrap periodically.

Sierra K.

7/19/2022

Thank you for your review. This issue sometimes happens. It happens enough that we actually wrote a help article about it. Please view it here:

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faq-fixing-exhaust-rattle.aspx

by: Heath Coats 11/10/2017 One Year Later

Hi George thanks for the follow up. I like the hitch however the clearance was slightly off. After the install we could hear the exhaust banging against the hitch when we would start, stop, or hit a bump. I managed to source a heat resistant piece of rubber to soften the noise, but this will have to be routinely replaced.

Laura E.

11/10/2017

Thanks for your review, Heath! We appreciate your business! We have a helpful article regarding exhaust rattle at the following link:

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https:/faq-fixing-exhaust-rattle.aspx

by: Frank 11/05/2020

2017 Ford Transit Connect

Fit exactly.
Nice the it was made for the XC60 and cost a fraction of what Volvo wanted.
Video of hitch and video of wiring most helpful.
Only suggest to etrailer- add cardboard to packing to insure tabs don’t push through in transit.

Thanks!

Frank One Year Later

11/6/2021

Still great after a year !

by: Tucker 09/11/2017

Great hitch, excellent YouTube video detailing specific make/model installation. Second hitch purchase, ordering and delivery was easy and delivery was on time.

Tucker One Year Later

9/11/2018

No flaws anywhere in the hitch wiring harness.

by: Harold 09/28/2017 One Year Later

2012 Volvo XC60

I've got a 2012 XC60 R-Design I installed this on. The Volvo dealer optional receiver hitch set up was roughly 4 times more expensive installed, and required cutting a hunk of my sexy rear valance out. That was not going to happen. You'll be amazed at how tight the clearances are, but it's a perfect fit. No contact with exhaust(this will blow your mind!), or the rear valance. Watch the video, take your time installing, and enjoy! Now that I've done one, I could reinstall another on the same vehicle in under an hour. My installation took about 2. I was slightly skeptical about the fit until the last bolt was in and torqued to etrailer's specs. Remarkably well engineered design. I wouldn't consider any other option, and the fact that it was the absolute least expensive receiver hitch I found online establishes this as 100% badass! This is the one!

by: big john 02/09/2017

2016 Volvo XC60

Curt hitch is high quality, excellent dimensions, and comes with its own hardware.

A couple of hints.
Watch all the etrailer youtube videos for the xc60 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016. Each has a couple extra tips, and the under that Volvo, the frame is exactly the same.

Spray the bolts with WD40 before putting on the chase wires. If not, they may not unscrew without getting munged. In fact, I suggest ordering 4 extra wires (they are less than a buck each) so you have one for each bolt. Will save you a lot of time and money ordering separately (do not ask how I know).

After cutting sound proofing, bend it out of the way, Once installed, it will go right into place. And this makes working on the rear mounts much easier.

Get a 24" piece of dental floss & make a small loop. Now put other end through loop and put around neck of each bolt after putting it onto the chase wires. If you have issues getting bolt into the hole, you now can pull it all back & start again. This is very important on the back mounts. Once everything is installed, give the floss a hard yank and the floss will break off.

For front mounts, you need to push spacer into hole and then start the bolt before you try pulling toward frame hole. Videos lightly touch on this, but it is very important.

for the back mount bolts, I took a small set of needle nose vice-grips and wrapped several layers of electrical tape. Before removing chase wires, I lightly clamped on.
A lot easier to start nut when doing this alone without a lift. Again, NEEDLE NOSE versions.

For re-installing muffler, lube hanger rubber with WD40. Slide hanger into place above the hitch, but do not put mount bolt in. Now pull muffler toward center of Volvo and slide bushing between muffler hanger and hitch side. A slight push back toward the outside and the mount will slide into hanger. Do same to other side. Now just push up on your muffler and insert each bolt and tighten. Turns it into a 30 second job. Be sure to wiggle the muffler looking for places that hit the hitch. The muffler mounts are adjustable where they attach to the frame. No need to have any banging or vibrations like some folks here have experienced due to their "expert" mechanics screwing up the install. There is almost 1.5" of room between the hitch and factory exhaust when adjusted properly

by: Michael 10/08/2022

This is a great hitch. The install was a little tricky, however with some patience I was able to maneuver the hitch into place with no adjustment to the car muffler hangers as described in the directions. Only a minor modification was needed for the heat shields and that was done without tools. The only slight downside is that the steel for the vertical brackets from the crossmember up to the mounts could be a bit beefier, however given that this is used on a car and not a truck, it will be just fine.

by: Jim P 10/28/2016

2016 Volvo XC60

Youtube video was helpful. Hitch fit perfectly.

Some tips:
1. Make a paper template of the hitch hole pattern to trace onto the heat shield for trimming. It's much lighter than the hitch.
2. The fish wire works well, but is hard to get off the bolts. If you bend the threaded section of the wire, don't fret. The fish wire will work even if it looks like it won't. Rewind. Check that you can get the plate over it when it's on the bolt. Trim the wire if it doesn't
3. The third (horizontal) bolt is tricky. Lightly jack the hitch (after the other four bolts are finger tight to the frame) so the horizontal holes align. Also, the wire is a [pain] to get to this hole. I got lucky on the first one. I used 12 gauge house wire to get the second one, black-taping to the fish wire.

The hitch looks great!

by: Pat M 05/02/2017

I have a 4 year old that just mastered riding a bike. Cue lots of trips to ride bikes at grandma's house, so a bike rack is needed and for that, a hitch. After some research, I was able to call etrailer and get their help from a real person on the phone! How often does that happen these days?

The product is what it says it is: a class III hitch receiver. It works great, looks good, and was not as hard to install as I though it would be.

One important point: UPS somehow lost my first package. Not sure who walks off with a hitch for a very specific make and model, but these things apparently happen. Etrailer simply sent me a new one - no fuss, no muss. Great company and I will buy from them again.

by: Kevin F. 04/06/2015

2012 Volvo XC60

Awesome! My hitched arrived a little later than expected because my order was waiting on a receiver cover that was on back order (if you are in a hurry order other stuff separately). I put the receiver on my 2012 Volvo XC60. It looks great! The online video helps immensely with the install. My dealer was upset that I didn't purchase the one from Volvo for an extra $200 so they told me that I would have to remove the bumper to install it. NOT TRUE. E-trailer's video showed me another way. I didn't need any help like the video suggested and it was done in about 45 mins because you have to go a little slow when fishing the bolts. I have also not had a single issue with the muffler touching the hitch when hitting bumps. I am very happy with this receiver.

by: Tom 10/24/2016 One Year Later

2010 Volvo XC60

Still very happy with the product. We use the hitch occasionally for towing U-hauls and for transporting our bikes. We may also buy a hitch basket for tent camping trips. When not in use, the hitch detracts very little from the look of our 2010 Volvo XC60.

by: Mark 07/31/2016

Ford Transit Connect

My hitch arrived on time and with all parts. The box top was a little loose, however I appreciate the fact that it was free shipping and it may have happened during the transit process. The directions were easy to follow and I liked that there was an instructional video on the website. I used it for reference. I took my time to set up the hitch and when all was said and done, it looked great! I would recommend etrailer.com to my friends.

by: Mike 07/18/2014

2014 Volvo XC60

Decent hitch, no problems. Box was destroyed by the time it got here but the hitch was still fine. For anyone installing this on an XC60 note that there is only 1/4" clearance between the frame of the hitch and the exhaust. The flexible mounts holding the exhaust allow it some movement so on bumps the exhaust may hit the hitch. Affixing some sort of bumper in this area is all that's needed to take care of the problem.

by: JDub 02/10/2016

I'm mechanically inclined but have never worked on any car. After carefully following the instructions AND the installation video, I was able to install the hitch by myself with no issues. Never needed a another hand or use of a lift. Very happy with the results and the looks of the hitch on the car. Will recommend.

Note - Fishwiring the rear of the frame rails/end of vehicle's frame (written instruction step #10 and/or 3rd and final fishwiring procedure via video) caused some hardship because the spacer and bolt kept getting caught in the frame and had difficulty pulling the bolt into place. Lastly, use a pass-through or deep 11/16" socket as the bolts can protrude a bit making tightening the bolts difficult with a standard socket.

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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Volvo XC60
The Curt trailer hitch part # 13268 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Volvo XC60 and does not require any welding or drilling. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2014 Volvo XC60
Whenever there are Class II and Class III trailer hitch options for a vehicle I always recommend going with the Class III for a few reasons. First, the Class III hitch is going to be stronger, more metal, and considering that you are towing a trailer behind the vehicle going with a stronger hitch is a good thing. The other benefit is that a Class III trailer hitch will have a 2 inch receiver opening which is compatible with more accessories than a 1-1/4 inch hitch. But all of the hitches...
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Installation Difficulty of Curt Class III # 13268 and Draw-Tite 75671 for a 2015 Volvo XC60
The installation procedure for the Curt Class III # 13268 and the Draw-Tite # 75671 are identical for all intents and purposes. The differing install difficulty ratings reflect each manufacturer's opinion of how difficult the hitches are to install. I've looked over the installation procedure, and I'd personally rate it as a 4 or 5. Since the hitches have an identical appearance, identical weight ratings and an identical installation procedure, there's no reason why you couldn't go with...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Volvo XC60 for Carrying Bike Rack
The best option for a trailer hitch for your 2016 Volvo XC60 is the Curt Class III part # 13268 as it has great weight capacities, a higher quality control than other options, is mostly hidden, and has the best value. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch And Trailer Wiring For 2012 Volvo XC60
If you are looking for a video that explains how to install a trailer hitch on a 2012 XC60 I can help you out. The XC60 is the same generation for 2008 and up so the installation for a hitch on your 2012 would be the same for those vehicle. The hitch you came from, part # 13268 is a Class lll hitch from Curt. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a video for this installation of this hitch on a 2013 XC60 which would be the same as your 2012. If...
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Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2015 Volvo XC60
For your 2015 Volvo XC60 I recommend going with the Curt # 13268 hitch because the heavy powder coating that Curt uses on their hitches is going to help protect against rust and corrosion, which will be especially helpful in the wet Florida climate. This will be a great choice for your Volvo XC60 and will provide you with a safe solution for towing your boat. In order to tow a trailer you'll also need a few other things: a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball. For a wiring harness...
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Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design
The Curt trailer hitch # 13268 does fit the 2013 Volvo XC60. We have the following installation note for the R-Design models: Bumper cover may need to be removed and trimmed for proper hitch installation on R-Design models. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin and clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring use # 118739....
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