Greetings everyone. Finally got the Class II 2” receiver hitch installed on my Stelvio. It was custom made by Curt Hitch in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I do not have a part number but you can find them on the web. Mine was the prototype so, they are just ramping up to make more. Hitches are what they do! I just tried uploading some photos. They are too large for the Forum. The hitch looks awesome. They did Not cut the bumper. It sits high and tight to the bumper and does not impact ground clearance by more than an inch or so. I don’t plan to do any heavy 4-wheeling with my Alfa, so I am not concerned. I do not have a price for you because I negotiated a free Class 2 hitch as part of my deal, so the dealer covered it. It has 3500 pound towing and about 350 pound tongue weight. Works for me!!
Trailer Hitch: I have one on my Stelvio.
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thanks for posting - that's great news.
do you know if it bolts in using existing (factory) holes, or did he weld yours in place?
do you know if it bolts in using existing (factory) holes, or did he weld yours in place?
Great news! Yes, Curt Hitch is a known manufacturer. I've one on my non-Stelvio vehicle.
It was an easy bolt on, with a $10. muffler hanger wrench (unhooks muffler from hanger, rehooks). I used a strap around the hitch from the body as a safety, raised it up with a floor jack, and tightened the strap. Left loose enough to move it around to align with threaded holes in the frame.
Hopefully you can resize your photos to post. (Export or Save As at a lower quality.)
It was an easy bolt on, with a $10. muffler hanger wrench (unhooks muffler from hanger, rehooks). I used a strap around the hitch from the body as a safety, raised it up with a floor jack, and tightened the strap. Left loose enough to move it around to align with threaded holes in the frame.
Hopefully you can resize your photos to post. (Export or Save As at a lower quality.)
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Thanks for the update, please post pics when you can
Great- heading to WI in early March. Do you think or do you have contact info for Curt- I can wait while it's installed? Great news + thanks for sharing.
My understanding is that mine was the very first Stelvio hitch they made. They now have a part number for it, so it can be ordered. I can not tell for sure if it is bolted on, but I would imagine that it is. They did a super job. Excellent work.
This is good news... thinking... what did you do for the light connection? Did you go flat or round (or both) and is there a kit for that? - Thanks for the update. Pictures please when you can.
We're all eager to see how she looks! I, too, very much want a hitch on my Stelvio :nerdI have tried to upload photos several times. The site won’t let me. The hitch is made from tubular (round) steel. Painted black. It is tucked way back, so no danger of hitting your shins on it. Also, up very high. It is masterfully done. I still am waiting for the wiring to be done by my dealer. They have a call into Alfa/FCA to come up with a wiring harness. Otherwise, it will be done by a local hitch shop. I will go with a Flat connector as my boat and ATV trailer are flat.
Thanks! Flat works with no need for brakes. Very much appreciated. More on that when you know please.
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Thanks for posting
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it does look great, and the tongue weight is good for a dirt bike carrier.
any chance of under vehicle/attachment pics?
any chance of under vehicle/attachment pics?
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Thanks DrM! Looks perfect to me. The market place filled in the void left by the Alfa Romeo factory. The market is no fool!!!
I was watching The Grand Tour on Friday night and they were doing a competition between the Stelvio Q, Macau, and a Land Rover of some sort. All great cars. However, when they got to the towing competition, Jeremy Clarkson got rid of his Stelvio and began using a Ford F-150 pickup. He said that the Stelvio can not take a hitch because the exhaust system is in the way. CLEARLY, MY STELVIO, WHICH NOW HAS A HITCH PROVES HIM WRONG. I hope he will correct his view on an upcoming show. I love those 3 guys.
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"proves him wrong"
yes, but having a quad order in, I am wondering what the difference in the indercarriage/exhaust routing might be.
any pics of the underneath would be appreciated - there may be some minor mods required, and Curt won't know until they do one.
it does make you wonder why AR didn't just drive a couple vehicles over to these guys (or someone else) for fitting, so the dealers and customers wouldn't have this frustration, and possible lost sales.
yes, but having a quad order in, I am wondering what the difference in the indercarriage/exhaust routing might be.
any pics of the underneath would be appreciated - there may be some minor mods required, and Curt won't know until they do one.
it does make you wonder why AR didn't just drive a couple vehicles over to these guys (or someone else) for fitting, so the dealers and customers wouldn't have this frustration, and possible lost sales.
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I though the same thing as Clarkson (that the muffler is directly in the way) when I looked under my Stelvio a few weeks back.
Glad to hear I was mistaken.
And I second what lost1750 says- Alfa could have saved themselves a lot of grief if they had a clear plan for the hitch known to the dealers(even if it is delayed).
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Was an available option when I ordered yesterday in the US. $450 no brake controller. No pictures either. My best guess is it replaces the diffuser in the rear and passes through it. That would explain not being available for the QV since it has a diffuser which does things.
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