Do I Have To Use The Stealth Hitch Wiring Harness If I Install A Stealth Hitch?

Updated 04/27/2026 | Published 04/19/2026

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Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2"

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$1225.03

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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$56.36

Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

I would like to purchase the Stealth hitch for towing, bike rack, and cargo carrier for its higher tongue weight and towing load capability but I do not want the wiring harness that requires dealer programming. Is there a way to buy the hitch along with other towing accessories like the the trailer chain connectors without the full stealth hitch wiring harness?

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out. If you intend to tow with your stealth hitch, you will need to purchase the towing kit that comes with the ball mount attachment, safety chain loops and wiring harness. Stealth hitch doesn't offer those parts individually, the only way to get them is to get the full kit. You don't necessarily have to use the stealth wiring harness, so you could get the Curt T-Connector # C56285 in addition to the towing kit if you don't want to do any programming.

That said, for the 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge, you will need the following:

- Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2" # SH27FRT

- Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56285

Then if you need to upgrade that 4-flat to a 7-way you can use the following:

- Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7

What will you be using the hitch for mostly? What kind of trailer?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2"
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Wddie

4/24/2026

The Stealth Hitch I purchased for my 2019 Volvo XC90 has been absolutely wonderful, I have zero complaints and would purchase another without question.

Jesse M.

4/24/2026

@Wddie Nice! Glad to hear you are liking your stealth hitch. Thanks for sharing!

Chris

4/24/2026

Thanks Jesse for clarifying. I'll mostly be using the hitch to pull a small utility trailer so based on your answer, I think I will go for the Oris TS76VR hidden hitch along with the Curt T-connector wiring kit. I see the Oris has some sort of bracket for a wiring harness that can also swing down or be moved up when not in use? Does etrailer have a wiring adapter that is compatible with the bracket?

Jesse M.

4/27/2026

@Chris Ah yes that's a good call with the Oris hitch and Curt harness. We do not have any adapter for that Oris bracket though. Plus, with the Curt # C56285 the plug installs in the cargo area, and you just run it out the trunk when you need to use it. So, a bracket really wouldn't be needed anyway.