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  • Can a European 7-Way Trailer Connector be Converted to a U.S. 4-Way
  • No. The 7-Way end in the # 47405 adapter is made for the North American style of 7-Way round pins. A European 7-Way, see picture, has separate turn signals and brake lights and a circuit for fog lamps. The tail lights are also separate. You would need to fabricate a special adapter to get the 2 to work together. I would need to know which end has the European 7-Way, the vehicle or the trailer. It would also require a semi-permanent change to the connector on the vehicle or possibly the...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch for a 2004 Volvo XC70
  • I do have a trailer hitch receiver that will fit your 2004 Volvo XC70 but it has a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening, not a 2" receiver tube opening. They do not make one with such for your Volvo and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13559 that you referenced will not fit. The correct trailer hitch I recommend for you is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12318 which as previously mentioned has a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. The 1-1/4" receiver tube opening however can still do mostly...
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  • How to Add 7-Way to 2013 Volvo XC70
  • Hi Steve; the Curt # 13266 doesn't change the fitment of the bumper cover. Everything still fits as intended and looks the same once the installation is complete. The little bit of extra material doesn't impact anything in a negative way. If you don't already have a 4-way you will need to add one using the # C56386. Once you have a 4-way installed you will need the # ETBC7 you were looking at to upgrade to a 7-way.
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Way on 2005 Volvo XC70
  • Hey Paul, you would first need to start with a 4-way on your 2005 Volvo XC70 which we have with the part # 46255. Then to convert to a 7-way you'd want the part # ETBC7 which also has a 4-way on the side of it. To operate the trailer brakes you'd then need a brake controller like the P2 part # 90885 and you'd be set.
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  • Coil SumoSprings For A 2015 Volvo XC70
  • Hey Jim, There isn't a confirmed to fit Coil SumoSpring for your 2015 Volvo XC70 so you'll want to lift it up by the frame to take pressure off of your rear coil springs and then measure the spacing between the coils at the middle of the spring (depicted below). Once we know this measurement I can see with kit will work.
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  • Replacement For Piece Of Locking Mechanism On Yakima Skybox 16
  • I reached out to my contact at Yakima and we are a little confused on what you are referring to. If it is part of the lock itself on your Yakima SkyBox 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite, # Y07335, you will want to replace the lock with Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes - Qty 2, # Y8880348. If you are looking at the pieces that hold the large hinge pin in place, I confirmed with Yakima they do not offer a replacement for that...
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  • Recommended Class III Hitch and 4-Way Wiring Harness for 2015 Volvo XC70
  • For your 2015 Volvo XC70 I would recommend the Curt # 13266 over the Draw-Tite # 75916. These trailer hitches have an almost identical design. Although the Draw-Tite has a higher towing capacity, it looks like both of the hitches exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle so you will be limited by your vehicle. I would double check the owner's manual to make sure. Both have a concealed cross tube, so you will only see the receiver tube at the back of the vehicle giving it a factory look....
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  • Recommendations for a Transition Hinge for a Cargo Trailer Ramp
  • The best hinge we have for your application is the 6" Wide Continuous Hinge - 1/2" Pin Diameter - Steel # MA32VR (8' long) or the # MA52VR (6' long). Since both of these hinges measure 6 inches wide, they give you plenty of space to weld on or bolt on to your trailer ramp. They also rotate a full 270 degrees for a full opening/closing range.
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  • No Brake Lights with Hopkins Plug-In Harness On a 2013 Volvo XC70
  • There are two different sets of tail lights on a 2013 Volvo XC70, a pair in the quarter panel at chest height and a pair in the lower bumper at knee height. I took a look at all the trailer wiring harnesses for a 2013 Volvo XC70 (Curt T-Connector part # C56386, Tekonsha T-One part # 118774, and Hopkins Plug-In part # HM11143735) and these all show the connectors plugging into the tail lights at chest height (see photo). It sounds like you may somehow have them plugged into the tail lights...
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  • Comparing Curt And Hopkins Wiring Harnesses For 2011 Volvo XC70
  • Trailer wiring harnesses for your 2011 Volvo XC70 use powered converters to draw the power for the trailer's wiring. This prevents the taillights of your Volvo from having to power the trailer wiring. The Hopkins kit part # HM11143735 that fits your vehicle runs a line to the positive post of the vehicle whereas the Curt part # C56386 instead runs to the interior light. This is HIGHLY unusual but it is what Curt recommends. So you either would need to run a wire to the battery or to the...
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  • Shortest Bike Adapter Bar Recommendation for Use with a Bike Rack
  • The shortest setting of the # TH982XT that you referenced is 16 inches. The shortest one we offer is the Yakima adapter part # Y02531 at 14-1/2 inches when full collapsed. I attached a picture that shows it's dimensions.
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  • Locating Driver's Side Connection For T-One Connector on 2012 Volvo XC70
  • The connection on the driver's side is located behind the side panel. The red wire in step 8 is referencing the T-One connector with the red wire on the # 118774. The connection on the vehicle has multiple wires with various colors running to it which can be seen in the attached picture.
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  • Will The Thule Hullavator Pro Work On Volvo Factory Roof Rack
  • I did some research on the 2004 Volvo XC70 factory roof rack and it looks like the bars attach to raised rails and the bars do not go through the feet so there is not any bar overhang. The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part # TH898 does require 4-8" of extension past the feet of the roof rack for sufficient clearance between he vehicle and the Hullavator when using the load assist option. Without sufficient enough clearance you may end up scratching the...
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  • How To Determine Which Yakima Claw Assembly Fits A 2014 Volvo XC70 With Factory Rails
  • Choosing the correct claws for your 2014 Volvo XC70, will depend on the height of your factory rails. -If your rail height is less than 1-1/16" (27 mm), you can use the Replacement Small Claw Assembly for Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack Towers # Y80145. Or -If you have larger or odd shaped rails, you can use the Replacement Large Claw Assembly for Yakima Railgrab # Y80144.
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  • What Feet Can I Use with My Older Thule Square Crossbars on My 2008 Volvo XC70 with Raised Rails?
  • If you have older Thule square load bars that do not have the bottom channel, there is a way to use a different manufacturer's feet with your 2008 Volvo XC70. For that route, I recommend using the Inno Feet for Square Crossbars # INFR. These feet are designed to fit Inno square bars that measure 7/8" tall x 1-1/4" wide. Since the Thule square load bars have these same dimensions, you can use the Inno # INFR on your vehicle's raised rails. We've had dozens of neighbors who have used this method.
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  • Installing Locks Onto Thule Rapid Crossroad Foot Pack For Thule Roof Rack
  • Your 2013 Volvo XC70 has the Thule square bars which use Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401. There is a pre-cut hole with a circular cover, you will need to remove the cover which will allow you to install lock cores # TH450400. I attached a demonstration video which shows how to install the lock cores. The Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black AeroSkin # TH6359B will fit onto the Thule square bars without an issue. This box is 35-1/2" wide so keep in mind you may...
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  • Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Skybox 18
  • The part # 8870094 is exactly the same as what you send in a picture of so if that's what you have this would be correct as a replacement.
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  • What Powers and Activates The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller?
  • Yes, the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # TK94FR only needs power from the battery charge line, ground and stop/turn signals to function. The power is what gives the controller its power and it watches for power going to both the brake lights to activate. This is the reason you cannot use the emergency flashers with this controller. It sees both side lights activating at the same time and cannot determine they are flashers versus the brake lights.
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  • Yakima Ridgeback 4 Bike Rack Comes Loose from Hitch
  • I contacted my tech contact at Yakima and he said there could be a couple things going on with your Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack # Y02458. If your wedge tightens and engages, make sure you are locking the red knob after tightening. While this may be obvious, locking the red knob prevents the wedge from working itself loose while on the road. Beyond this, there could be an issue with the wedge assembly, however, I will need some photos of this part and bike rack to evaluate what the issue...
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  • Dimensions of the Replacement Strap for Thule Tahoe Roof Mounted Cargo Bag
  • The Replacement Strap for Thule Tahoe Roof Mounted Cargo Bag # 8535494 measures 1.5" wide and 23.6" long. Attached is a photo for you to check out as well.
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