Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Installation on 2016 Volvo XC90

Published 02/01/2018

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

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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 3" Drop, 3-1/2" Rise - 7.5K - Black

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel

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Question:

Is there ant DrawTite for XC90 (2016) without safety chain sticks down? I have concern that will decrease ground clearance. I need at least 12" from the ground to the center of the tube If you don't have now, what will be the time frame you will make one? Thanks

asked by: Ysl02138

Expert Reply:

For your 2016 Volvo XC90, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13233. This hitch receiver is estimated in the installation details I've attached to take a novice about 2 hours and a professional about an hour to install. It can be installed by you or by any mechanic you trust. We do not have installation locations we refer to, but can provide you with videos as well as instructions. I've attached a video on the same model year to assist.

If you will be using this for a bike rack or cargo carrier, Curt requires the stabilizer strap # 18050.

If you will be using the hitch receiver for towing, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118683 for your trailer or accessory wiring. This harness plugs into your Volvo XC90's wiring harness, which is located inside your rear cargo area, behind the tail lights on both the driver's side and passenger's side. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead to the power cable stud on the driver's side and connect the wire using the ring terminal. Then insert the included 15-amp fuse into the fuse holder.

For a ball mount, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10035B which will give you the two hitch ball sizes that will work with trailers within your 5,000 lb towing capacity of your vehicle. It also has a nice stowable option to protect your shins when not in use and has a clean look. You may also be interested in a hitch lock like # e98882 to protect your ball mount or other accessories you've invested in.

expert reply by: Jason S

Yu-sheng

2/1/2018

Jason S.

2/1/2018

We do have a couple Draw-Tite options for your 2016 Volvo XC90. There is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76014 and the # 76194. The Draw-Tite # 76194 has the safety chain hooks underneath as you stated. I can't give you the ground clearance on this one as we haven't yet had the opportunity to measure it on your vehicle year. At this time Draw-Tite does not have a design where the chain loops are not below the receiver tube. We do not make the hitches, so we can only give recommendations to manufacturer. At this time they don't have any plans to change that styling for your vehicle. The chain loops are about 2 inches total below the receiver which would give you about 9 inches of ground clearance.