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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (81 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.Hello. I just installed a trailer hitch and had a couple of things to share about the installation experience. We had a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge that I installed a Draw-Tite hitch on to use with bike racks and such. That car was unfortunately totaled in June. We liked the car and the hitch so much we bought a 2023 version of the same car and I then ordered another hitch from you for it. (I'm not sure how - after not finding it online I reached out to customer service and was told they were on backorder until October or November, but was later able to find the listing for it and order it.)
There were a couple of things different in the installation this time around. The minor one is from Step 1B of the instructions. It says to use an 8mm socket to use four bolts from the bottom edge of the fascia, but on the 2023 car the bolts are Torx.
The lower fascia is also different on the 2023. On our 2021, it looked like the one illustrated in the instructions - a solid panel, and the piece I cut out of it was a square. Or at least as close as I could get to a square. :-) On the 2023, there was already an open area and I had to cut much less of it. I've attached pictures that hopefully help tell that story.
Just wanted to pass those things along. Thanks for another great purchase experience.
Great trailer hitch receiver, fits very well, and is high quality for a great price.
Easy to install, discreet, and a helluva lot cheaper than the dealer installed option. They want over a thousand dollars for it! Of course it's bit tricky getting the bumper fascia off without damaging anything, but other than that, no big deal. Once installed, it looks like it belongs there. Kudos to etrailer for the excellent installation videos, that's why I purchase from them.
Everything was exactly as advertised. I especially appreciated the Etrailer video describing the installation. It was very helpful. If I ever need another trailer hitch, Etrailer will be my go to source.
This trailer hitch fits the c40 2022 as well and i installed it in a couple of hours. As for the installation itself, the bumper on the c40 / xc40 comes off surprisingly easily. After that its just 6 easy to get to bolts and a cut to the bumper itself. The hitch itself is solid and feels very good. The only downside is that the paint chips off the metal very easily so you might want to have some universal black touch up paint handy. Overall this is a fantastic alternative to the costly Volvo trailer hitch, as long as you dont need power to it.
The hitch is really well made, very sturdy and a perfect fit for my 2023 Volvo XC40.
The install took me about 2.5 hours working alone mainly because the XC40 no longer looks like what is shown in the video. The late year 2023 models have many sensors attached to the bumper cover - one for straight back, two on each side and the foot sensor to raise the tailgate hands free. Additionally, there are two light bulbs. The large harness connector to separate the entire bumper cover from the body is no longer there. After spending at least an hour trying to disconnect the wiring from above, I realized that most of the connectors are accessible from underneath. There’s still a big problem with separating the wires from the bumper cover because Volvo now uses shark teeth retainers with zip ties to fasten the wire harnesses to the bumper cover. Don’t know why they did that, but I had to pry off 4 or 5 of those devils and it was quite difficult.
Once the bumper cover was off, the hitch went on in about 15 minutes. Very easy and straightforward. After that, I cut the 3.5 inch clearance notch with a sharp utility knife.
Then, it was time to reconnect the wiring harnesses. It went back together faster than it came apart, but those shark teeth retainers were stinkers to get back on in a small space. All of the connectors were sized differently so you can’t make a mistake with the wiring.
Once the wires were reconnected, the bumper cover reinstalled in about 15-20 minutes (mainly because it got dark on me). The hitch looks great.
The one thing that I noticed is that the paint job seems to be substandard- it easily flaked away from the metal in several places. It’ll never be a problem because the hitch metal is very thick and it’ll never lose its integrity.
Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase from etrailer as with everything else I purchased over the years.
Hitch arrived with several chips showing bare metal. Touched up with paint. Installation was straight forward. Video helped a lot. Recommend watching before buying hitch. Hitch looks awesome and saved me from paying $xxx for a dealer install.
Fit my Volvo XC40 Recharge perfectly. Took a couple hours to install and was very straightforward. I was super nervous to remove the bumper of my brand new car, but removal and reinstallation was flawless.
Fantastic fit, easy to install. I followed the video on installation on a Volvo XC40. The only thing that I would add is that there were several bolts/screws on the bottom of the bumper facade that weren't clearly described in the video. You'll need an 8mm socket and a T-27 Torx bit to get it off. Otherwise, exactly as in the video and very easy. Took my about 70-80 minutes to install.
I had this installed by a professional mechanic so I cant comment on the ease of installation on my Volvo XC40 but it looks great. My only minor complaint is probably more due to the car design but removing the locking clevis pin from the hitch pin is difficult because the hitch pin has only a small rotation capability because it hits the safety chain welded loops.
Great quality, fits perfectly on my 2019 XC40. The instructions and video were also great, though that guy made it look way easier than it actually was to get the bumper off.
Allison
10/19/2022
Still going strong
Took my time. All said, about 2-2.5 hours. Using a dremel tool to cut the 3.5 Sq out made a huge difference than using some type of knife. Much more accurate. Removing the sensors was easy, getting fascia to fit back in, not so much.
This one was tricky but the clear instructions made it do-able. Removing the rear bumper fascia from a brand-new XC40 Recharge was delicate work and the instructions (yes watch the video from e-trailer) made it do-able. They say this install is a 10 on a scale of 1 - 10 and I agree; but I did it and it not only looks clean, it works effectively.
Quality hitch but it requires a lot of disassembly of the rear body molding and underlying bumper, sensors and wiring to install.
Also makes an discomforting clanking sound (almost like something is loose) when accelerating & decelerating the vehicle. I double checked everything and best guess is the receiver and the ball mount are not made to tight enough tolerances. They slide together but still has lots of "play" between them.
I called, started off with a pleasant (clear) voice. The young lady was really knowledgeable and very courteous. Look up what I needed and bingo, put in the order. Three/four days later I received. This was my first experience with etrailer, because of Koren, will not be the last.
Walter
2/15/2022
Great...i can be confindent with this company
It’s so easy to order from this website. We received the hitch in a timely manner! I can’t wait for it to be placed on our car.
Kinjal
4/6/2022
We had a Kuat Transfer 2 bike rack placed to our hitch and it has been great to take our bikes to different parks and go mountain biking! So glad to have received this hitch from etrailer.com
First, this is probably the forth hitch I've bought from etrailer in 20 years and several owned vehicles. My latest hitch arrived when promised, packed in a bombproof, USA made corrugated cardboard box with internal bracing! I knew my intended application was not fit tested by etrailer for a 2021 Volvo XC40, but figured that the new model was still a ways off the model refresh to be worth the risk of a proper fitment. So the 2 hr. install estimate is about spot on, bumper fascia trim instructions layed out very nicely.My wife walked in the garage at the point of all sensor wiring, rear fog lght wiring hanging and a Mad Max looking hitch bolted up, shaking her head, saying no way. The heads up email from Carl, that he personally packaged my hitch was very cool. Stellar job, Carl! Once again a very satisfying shopping experience from your company.
Installation was simple thanks to the custom video for my exact model car. The hitch looks great - at least as good as a factory install.
I'm removing one star because there were some spots where the factory paint had chipped. They are impossible to see after I reinstalled the bumper. I wanted to make sure I won't have issues with rust, so I spot-painted with Rust-Oleum. Customer service was great and offered advice and free product to remedy the issue.
etrailer support and their installation videos are fantastic. I will buy more parts from etrailer in the future.
I got this as it was flush mount and did not see a need to have a hidden hitch and track parts. Video was good and unit installed well. I have a few tips to speed this along. The ONLY tricky part is the bumper wiring. To simplify this, the bumper has 6 park sensors, camera, and a motion sensor. Step one should be to remove quarter panel park sensors, most outer park sensors on bumpers, and untwist bulb in lower light assembly. This can be done by hand prior to starting bumper removal and reduce chance of any wiring damage. I ended up having to get a new park sensor & 3M rubber instant glue adhesive to fix one sensor.
I want to thank etrailer for the great hitch. It fits perfect and looks great (mostly hidden). Thanks to Carol for helping me out with all of my questions. Great service, super fast delivery and an easy install. The install videos are great. I HIGHLY recommend etrailer to anyone needing a hitch...
Great, Durable, Strong Trailer Hitch. I am super happy with my purchase, and it looks great too! This is great for my Bike Rack.
I have purchased several items from etrailer. The customer service is always excellent and the products are perfect.
Great product! My 2nd hitch from them & both vehicles are loving the new hardware. I did the installations myself using videos supplied by etrailer. Great instructions!
Perfect match for my 2020 Volvo XC40. Fits snug and close to bumper. Installation was a bit difficult but instructions and video straight forward. Will definitely order again from etrailer for my next vehicle.
I would say it’s a 4 to install. Video was great.
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Sierra K.
7/21/2021
Thank you for your review. Good thinking about the touch-up paint! This will keep rust at bay and etrailers Customer Service often offers paint credits.
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