I installed an aftermarket (Draw-Tite) hitch on my Volvo XC90 but I was using the OEM Volvo wiring setup...the one with a big, beautiful OEM plug that mounts cleanly below. I needed a mounting plate to hold the OEM plug. The issue was that the Volvo plug doesn't come unplugged for mounting and the harness is too big to thread through the tiny hole of a standard mounting plate. What makes this plate unique among others is the slit in the side. This allows you to slide the cables from an OEM trailer wire plug into the plate and mount it cleanly. without having to modify the plate. I know some plugs do come un-done from the back for mounting but, if yours doesn't, this is a great option. Other plates don't have that slit in it and it gives you a lot of flexibility in getting it mounted after the cabling is run.
The construction is nice and heavy duty with a thick coating of paint or I don't know what. Hardware is included and is just okay...The screws didn't look amazingly rustproof, so I sprayed all of the screws, after mounting, with rubberized undercoating (in a can, available at any auto parts store) to protect them from rust.
| Manufacturer | Hopkins Towing Solution |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hopkins Towing Solutions |
| Model | Hopkins Towing Solution 48615 |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6.88 x 3.75 x 2.38 inches |
| Item model number | 48615 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 48615 |
| OEM Part Number | 48615 |
