Does a Higher Rated Trailer Hitch Receiver Increase the Towing Capacity of My Vehicle

Question

Question:

My 2015 Volvo XC70s manual shows a towing weight braked of 3300 lbs. and a tongue weight of 165. Your Draw-Tite hitch for that Volvo shows 4000 lbs, and tongue weight of 400. Which should I use? Thanks

asked by: Mike S

0

Expert Reply:

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 # 75916 that fits yours 2015 Volvo XC70.

Adding a higher rated hitch (Or anything else) doesn't increase the capacity because the vehicle is still only able to handle the weight it's rated for.

expert reply by: Charles S

0

Answer 1

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…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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,…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

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…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...

Answer 8

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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…

view full answer...

Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

view full answer...

Does a Higher Rated Trailer Hitch Receiver Increase the Towing Capacity of My Vehicle

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching