Trailer Hitch on an 850

alexk243 · Post by **alexk243** » 20 Sep 2011, 10:19

Any thoughts? Anyone ever done it? I see sites that sell kits, but I was wondering what type of experience people have had with it.

mblackwell · Post by **mblackwell** » 20 Sep 2011, 15:00

I got a kit from E-trailer for my 855. It was the easiest install ever. Direct bolt on - no cutting or drilling. Hardest part was the wiring not because it's difficult but because the color of the volvo wires is hard to see and it is easy to think you have the right color when you don't. There are good write ups on this site for this. It's important to use the volvo specific wiring adapter which takes power directly from the battery and is kind of pricey. Very happy with it.

VolvoTurbo850 · Post by **VolvoTurbo850** » 20 Sep 2011, 16:05

4 bolts on each side and your done... helps to have and extra body when installing.

I have used after market electricals and they work, drawtite is a good brand and I usually pick the hitch up at UHAUL. Way cheaper than the Volvo Stealership!

kiss4afrog · Post by **kiss4afrog** » 20 Sep 2011, 18:07

You should try to price one at a parts store too. I was looking for one and the best price I found was just over 100. You just have to factor in shipping if you're not getting it locally.

alexk243 · Post by **alexk243** » 21 Sep 2011, 19:37

mblackwell wrote:I got a kit from E-trailer for my 855. It was the easiest install ever. Direct bolt on - no cutting or drilling. Hardest part was the wiring not because it's difficult but because the color of the volvo wires is hard to see and it is easy to think you have the right color when you don't. There are good write ups on this site for this. It's important to use the volvo specific wiring adapter which takes power directly from the battery and is kind of pricey. Very happy with it.

How much did you end up paying? and did you have to splice into the wires or was it to a already made connector?

alexk243 · Post by **alexk243** » 21 Sep 2011, 19:38

VolvoTurbo850 wrote:4 bolts on each side and your done... helps to have and extra body when installing.

I have used after market electricals and they work, drawtite is a good brand and I usually pick the hitch up at UHAUL. Way cheaper than the Volvo Stealership!

How much was it? I have worked with e-trailer (.com) before and I had good luck too.

1tailight · Post by **1tailight** » 22 Sep 2011, 18:49

I have a U-haul hitch from a 91 940 SE which fits your 850. It's a simple bolt on frame installation, and you do not even have to raise the car. I removed it just today since my 940 is going to the scrap yard.....it's a shame since there are many good parts available as well as newer Goodyears (less than 10,000 miles, closer to 8,000)

I'm in Flagstaff, Arizona and can sell and ship to you. PM me if interested.

Hitch is solid and have the reciever, also. A simple 7 bolt install.

"Maui" Chuck

alexk243 · Post by **alexk243** » 25 Sep 2011, 18:46

kiss4afrog wrote:You should try to price one at a parts store too. I was looking for one and the best price I found was just over 100. You just have to factor in shipping if you're not getting it locally.

What store did you find that at?

Post by **pkc303** » 26 Sep 2011, 22:14

I've got one on the Yellow one.

alexk243 · Post by **alexk243** » 03 Oct 2011, 21:23

pkc303 wrote:I've got one on the Yellow one.

Where did you get yours from?