Hitch & Wiring for Towing and for Bike Rack Use on 2017 Cadillac XT5

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Need help in selecting the proper hitch for a Cadillac 2017 XT5 The main purpose is light towing Possible bike tow etc.

asked by: Ted B

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Expert Reply:

We can help you with selecting a 2-inch Class III hitch for your 2017 Cadillac XT5.

We offer options from Curt and etrailer that you can see on the linked page. Both hitches offer similar capacities so based on lower cost I recommend the etrailer option # e62AR that you referenced. I linked a complete installation video that shows you the entire process.

Towing requires a few additional components. I suggest the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which includes multiple hitch balls and ball mounts of differing sizes for flexibility. You will also need a wiring harness to operate the trailer's lights. For 4-pole wiring use part # 118720; for 7-way wiring use # 118276. Be sure to check your owner's manual for the car's towing capacity before towing a trailer.

And for using a bike rack be sure to select a 2-inch Class III-compatible bike rack such as the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR or one of the others shown on the linked page. The two linked article on hitch racks will help you select the best match for your type of bikes and for a good fit at the back of the XT5.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13285 does not require any drilling into the frame of your 2018 Cadillac XT5. If you have a Platinum trim this receiver will not fit on your XT5. You will also not need to modify any of your panels for the receiver…

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Answer 2

If you use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e62AR with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part #118276 on a 2021 Cadillac XT5 you will need the Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware part #PK12711U for mounting. The trailer hitch has a…

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Answer 3

I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e62AR for your Cadillac XT5. This receiver is confirmed to fit from the 2017 to current 2023 model years on the standard XT5. It is a custom fit which is designed to mount behind the factory cutout. I…

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Answer 4

That's a really good question, and you will be able to re-install the panel on your 2019 GMC Acadia without interference with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector #118276 mounted to the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 5

I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e62AR for your 2003 Cadillac XT5. This receiver is custom fit to conceal itself behind the factory removable panel. You have the option of the 4-Way Harness #118720 or 7-Way Harness #118276. Both will…

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Answer 6

There isn't a trick to removing the cap on the tow plug of your 2019 Cadillac XT5 to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56325. I have added a link below to an installation…

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Answer 7

Here's what I'd recommend. If you have an exposed portion of the hitch crossbar to work with, use the #18136 no drill bracket. This fastens to the hitch crossbar using an included pipe clamp. You'll also use the #PK12711U 7-way mounting…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Class III Hitch Receiver #C13285 is confirmed to fit your 2017 Cadillac XT5 base model. It will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation and features a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. I have attached an…

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Answer 9

The 2020 Cadillac XT5 has a tow package port which is located behind the rear bumper fascia. Therefore, you can use a plug-in-play wiring harness which does not require any wire splicing or cutting. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part…

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Answer 10

Yes, the correct bracket you are requesting for the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket part #HM40975-11933 is our Replacement Mounting Bracket for Hopkins part #HM40978. This is a universal mount option that will allow you to place the bracket in…

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Answer 11

If you wanted to use the #HM40975 in place of the 7-way that comes with the part #C55242 that you referenced you could as they both use the same round connector. The #HM40975 would easily install on the harness of the #C55242.

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Answer 12

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…

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