Curt Hitch C13233 Ground Clearance For 2016 Volvo XC90

Published 11/06/2015

Question:

This Curt hitch part#C13233 is ped down, not behind the bumper, on the new 2016 Volvo XC90, so it appears to use up some of the cars ground clearance. Is there a way to find out how much the ground clearance is reduced by, or what the actual ground clearance is to the hitch bar with stock 19inch wheels? Thank you.

asked by: Nathan W

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Curt about how far down the # C13233 trailer hitch hangs on the Volvo XC90. He said that the trailer hitch measures approximately 10-5/16 inches from the bottom of the frame-mount bracket to the bottom of the hitch receiver. I have attached a diagram showing this measurement.

To determine how this will effect your ground clearance, you can measure from the mounting location of the hitch down. This will give you an idea of where the hitch will sit on your vehicle.

expert reply by: Victoria B