Comparison Of Trailer Hitches For 2008 Volvo XC70

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Other than price what is difference between Hidden Hitch and DrawTite hitch for a 2008 Volvo xc70?

asked by: Rick

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The Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75916 are made by the same parent company so they are really constructed the same. They are Class lll hitches and have 2 inch receiver openings, and will work well with your XC70. The Hidden Hitch is no longer available.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If you need trailer wiring for your Volvo I recommend the Curt Custom Wiring, part # C56386. This harness simply plugs into the connection points located behind the tail lights on your vehicle and after running the hot lead wire to the battery, will give you a 4-way trailer connector at the rear of your XC70.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.

If you plan on using the trailer hitch for carrying accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers I have attached a couple links to some of the items we offer that may work well for you. If you have any questions about a specific item, just let me know and I will be glad to make some recommendations that will work.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The instructions for hitch #75916 are included below. For wiring, use #C59496. I have linked instructions for it as well. To complete the towing set up, I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit #989900 which comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch…

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Answer 2

The best hitch for your 2008 Volvo XC70 is the Draw Tite part #75916 which is mostly hidden and has the best towing capacities. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part #118774…

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Answer 3

For your mid-year 2015 Volvo V60 you would want the Curt Hitch part #75916. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit #989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with…

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Answer 4

To be honest I recommend installing a Class lll trailer hitch on your XC70 like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part #75916. This hitch has a 2-inch receiver opening which gives you many more options for accessories than a Class ll hitch like…

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Answer 5

For your 2013 Volvo S60 I actually recommend just going with the Draw-Tite Class III 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver #75916. This 2 inch hitch essentially has an identical mounting bracket design to the Curt 1-1/4" Hitch #C12066 you referenced,…

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Answer 6

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 7

For your 2015 Volvo XC70, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #75916. This trailer hitch receiver is a Class III and has the 2 inch openiing you are looking for. It is a confirmed fit for your…

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Answer 8

I have attached a photo for you which shows a vehicle WITH the raised edges on the end panel and a vehicle WITHOUT the raised edges on the end panel. This end panel is attached to the vehicle's body, not the rear bumper fascia. If you take a look…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part #75916 is a great fit for your V60. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack will work with both vehicles. This rack has a weight capacity of…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

Unfortunately, you need to go by the lowest rated component which in most cases, including yours, is the vehicle. Hitch manufacturers often make their hitches rated higher than the vehicles they're designed to fit. Just like with the Draw-Tite…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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