Can I Tow My Geo Pro 15TB Travel Trailer With My 2018 Volvo XC60
Question:
Do I need a weight distribution hitch? Are they only available for Class III hitch receivers?
asked by: Warren
Helpful Expert Reply:
I can get you setup to tow your travel trailer with your 2018 Volvo XC60. The answer to your first question is no, you cannot use a hitch receiver adapter to tow. I did check your owner's manual and your vehicle is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs with a brake controller. (3,280 lbs if you will be towing 1,000m or higher, above sea level.) As a result, you should not have any problems towing the Geo Pro 15TB travel trailer.
In order to tow your travel trailer you will need a hitch and a ball mount. You would use something like the Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K, part # 3593. I am just using this as an example of a drawbar that you would need for your vehicle. The last part you will need for the basic setup is the ball mount. The 2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs, part # 19258, is a 2" ball mount that will work with the drawbar I included above.
I have included product description links, an information link about determining your trailer hitch drop for your travel trailer, and two video links below.
Warren D.
11/4/2021
Do I need a weight distribution hitch? Are they only available for Class III hitch receivers?
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Warren
11/4/2021
Thank you Mark, this is helpful. If I want to use a weight distribution hitch with this trailer the receiver has to be 2" (Class III or higher) right? I believe a weight distribution hitch is a very important safety feature.