To determine how well or even if a given bike rack will work with a specific vehicle, you will need to take a measurement from the hitch pin hole in the receiver rearward to the furthest point of the rear bumper, as shown in the article I have linked you to.
You would then compare that measurement to the hitch pin hole to closest portion of the bike rack dimension shown on the product description page for each bike rack. The Swagman Semi 2.0 you referred to needs at least 12 inches of... view full answer...
Hey Alan, I totally understand your frustration and confusion over how the Hopkins kit part # HM11143735 installs on your 2010 Volvo V70. This kit fits a few vehicles so the brake light situation you mentioned is an oversight on their part. So what you would have to do with this kit is find the stoplight circuit for that red wire. To find that you will need to look at the top of the door hatch threshold and look for the wire loom bundle that basically carries all of the light circuits that... view full answer...
Hey Alan, if you were to run the power wire of the Hopkins trailer wiring part # HM11143735 to the 12 volt power outlet it would probably work in the short term but if you were to have a short on the trailer wiring it would potentially damage that circuit. The reason it needs to run to the battery so that all of your vehicle wiring circuits are protected. view full answer...
The Thule Adventurer cargo box will fit on the Thule WingBar crossbars. The mounting hardware that came with the Adventurer cargo box had 3 holes, you will want to use the outer holes with the WingBar crossbars (see photo). If you need replacement mounting hardware for your Adventurer cargo box, you can use the Quick Mount QM3 Mounting Hardware, # TH04997.
It does make sense that if you're going to put crossbars on your 2004 Volvo V70 that you go with a new kit that's going to last beyond... view full answer...
I did some checking and for your MaxxFan 4900K vent the MaxxAir II RV and Enclosed Trailer Roof Vent Cover # MA26JR that you referenced is a confirmed fit. view full answer...
Your Thule Gateway Pro 3 will have a Fit Dial setting of 9 for your 2003 Volvo V70. These are the fit notes.
101. Place top clips in the gap at the front edge of the top of the trunk, hatch , or door.
102. Place lower clips in the bottom edge of trunk or hatch.
121. Caution; Rear wiper cannot be used when carrier is mounted.
128. Lower are of carrier should be positioned on the upper tier of bumper. view full answer...
The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock # THSTL2 is threaded specifically for the Thule racks listed on its product page. This is the only locking pin offered that is for Thule racks. view full answer...
The rain cover you would want to use with the MaxxAir MaxxFan part # MA00A04401K that you referenced is the # MA00-955003 which has the correct hinge design you would need.
I attached a review video for more info for you to check out as well. view full answer...
We haven't run into this in the past with customers who have used the # 118710 so I would start by checking the vehicle side connector. The brake and turn signals are separate on your European style 7-way so you will need to determine which pin is the brake signal and check for power using a tester like the # PTW2993. It may be that there is some corrosion on the connector as well, especially since it is a 2002, so it would be a good idea to check it and clean as necessary.
If you don't... view full answer...
Yes, the Curt hitch part # C12318 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Volvo V70R. We even had a customer come back with your exact vehicle and stated how well it fit. I attached a picture of the review for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Your best option for avoiding ground contact with a hitch mounted rack will be a platform style rack with a large or offset rise. This means the distance from the shank where the rack connects to the hitch and where the bikes actually sit is much higher than normal. There are a few great racks that have these kinds of offsets.
A premium option for this kind of rack is the Thule T1, part # TH9041. This two bike, wheel mount rack sits gives plenty of additional ground clearance for the bikes.... view full answer...
There is not an extension available for the MaxxTow Roof Mounted Cargo Basket MT70115 that you referenced. We do have other cargo baskets like the Curt # C18115 that can be extended with the add-on piece # C18117, but unfortunately this isn't possible with your existing unit.
If you are needing a little more space for cargo another option is a hitch-mounted cargo carrier like the Curt # C18145 if you have a trailer hitch installed on your vehicle. If you don't yet have a trailer hitch... view full answer...
First, I recommend checking the weight capacity of your vehicle's roof as well as the weight capacity of the crossbars on your roof. Most vehicle roofs do not have a very high weight capacity. This information will likely be located in your owner's manual. The weight capacity of a roof rack will vary by manufacturer as well as make and model of vehicle.
I spoke with my contact at SportRack about using the Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs SR5512 for your Hobie Pro Angler. Though most saddle... view full answer...
Your 2001 Volvo V70 wagon can be equipped with any of three choices in a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch. All hitch options can be seen on the link provided.
Since you will be using a large-capacity 4-bike rack with this hitch, the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier # Y02451, I suggest the Curt hitch # C12318 since it offers the highest tongue weight capacity of all available choices: 350-lbs. This hitch bolts on with included hardware and requires no drilling or welding for installation.... view full answer...
The wiring in your 2002 Volvo V70 XC All Wheel Drive is not heavy enough to handle the additional power demand from trailer lights so this is why the 4-pole harnesses we offer for it, such as Curt # C59236 and Tow Ready # 119179KIT, use a direct battery connection to get the actual power that will operate the trailer lights. With this type of powered harness the vehicle wiring only acts like a switch to tell the converter to draw power from the battery and send it through the 4-pole connector... view full answer...
We do not have an adapter that will work with the 7-way European connector you have on your V70 but I do have a solution for you.
You can retain the connector you currently have and install new wiring for your trailer. I first recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT. This system includes the circuit tester you can use to identify the wires you attach to by function. You do not have to cut the wires when installing so no issues with that. You will need... view full answer...
Hey Ben, for lighter duty vehicles like your 2000 Volvo V70 there are only lighter duty hitches available like the Curt Class II part # C12211. Typically it's much larger trucks and SUVs that have the 2 inch hitch available. view full answer...
A converter is going to be needed for the 4-way harness on your 1998 Volvo V70 in order to ensure your trailer's lights
function properly with the wiring of your Volv, and the most economical option for a harness that fits is from Hopkins:
- Hopkins Active Tail Light Converter with Install Kit # 46255
Since it sounds like you plan on doing some towing, if you also need a hitch and ball mount, here are the correct parts for your '98 V70:
- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12211
- Curt... view full answer...
On your 2003 Volvo V70 there should be 3 factory weldnuts on each side of the frame to which the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12318 you referenced gets bolted. With that being said the factory tow bracket on the passenger side, which needs to be removed during installation, may be blocking one of these.
It's also possible that the factory weldnut has enough road grime and debris built up on your Volvo that it's difficult to see during a quick inspection. You might try and clean the frame rails... view full answer...
You will not need to trim the fascia of your 2004 Volvo V70 in order to install the Curt Hitch # 12318. If you check out the installation instructions that I attached you can see that there will not be any drilling or fascia modifying to complete the installation. view full answer...
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