Trailer Hitch Installation Instructions and Difficulty on a 2010 Volvo XC70 Wagon
Question:
On a scale of 1-10, how hard is it to install this hitch assembly at home with basic tools? What is actually involve? Where does the assembly bolt into? No holes need to be drilled, correct? Does anything need to be removed to get access to the install area?
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
The way that we rate installation is by how long it takes from start to finish to install the trailer hitch. For Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75916 we estimated that it will take at least 100 minutes to install it on a 2010 Volvo XC70. This gives it an 10 out of 10 difficulty rating and is on the liberal side meaning that it will probably take longer unless you are an experienced hitch installer.
There is no drilling required but there is fascia trimming required and the rear fascia also has to be temporarily removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. All of the hitches for your vehicle will require trimming and fascia removal.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring use # C59496. I have included a video and instructions for the wiring as well.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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