Source for electrical plug for OEM trailer hitch?

jrschwit · Post by **jrschwit** » 27 Nov 2024, 08:50

I recently acquired an '01 XC70 with what looks like an OEM factory trailer hitch. It has an electrical receptacle wired into the car's wiring harness with the proper connector. It has seven round connections; three male and four female. I'd like to find a mating plug for the receptacle but cannot locate a source. Perhaps my forum and internet searching skills are lacking.

Any suggestions on a source, most preferable US? I certainly can replace the receptacle with a more commonly used style but this OEM item appears to be excellent quality and I like its uniqueness.

Post by **scot850** » 27 Nov 2024, 10:26

Is this what you are looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Adapter- ... B07T7D54FH

You can also get an adapter plug to change from 7 to 4 pin if you don't need the 7 pin.

Neil.

jrschwit · Post by **jrschwit** » 27 Nov 2024, 11:03

That looks exactly right. Huge thanks. Now, why could my searching not have returned that?

Jim

Post by **scot850** » 27 Nov 2024, 14:19

It is just sometimes having the luck to A) knowing what the general term is, B) it is a Euro type connector.

I would expect any good trailer hitch show to carry it. Our local Princess Auto carries that type of stuff in their trailer section. I believe your equivalent might be Harbor Freight.

Neil.

Post by **BlackBart** » 27 Nov 2024, 20:32

Marking this thread - I think I need this too. Just getting my used OE hitch ready to put on, and I have the harness.