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How to Install the etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch on a 2023 Cadillac XT5

Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2023 Cadillac XT5, we're gonna be showing you how to install the etrailer.com trailer hitch receiver, but before we get into that, why don't we just take a minute, check this out, and make sure it's gonna work for you. One of the best things about this hitch is the fact that it can hide behind this panel, and with Cadillacs being luxury vehicles,… see more >

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