Originally Posted by +fireamx
BlackSRT6 your hitch looks fine. I bet the receivers almost disappear on your black car when you remove the hitch.
I noticed that you said the trailer had a "low tongue weight", that was my only concern with installing a trailer hitch on the XF (besides how it looked) since we only have a 450lb. capacity.
My idea for a XF hitch was to install a spring loaded license plate frame that would drop down like a trap door. Cut a hole for a removable receiver behind the plate. Mount another license plate for your car on the trailers tongue.
Yes we are limited in loading the crossfire to 450lbs. The tounge weight of my unloaded trailer is 11lbs and loaded will be less the 30lbs. My tires and tools are 250lbs and the trailer goes 180lbs empty. Total thats 430lbs but the weight is supported by the trailer tires and suspension, not the car. Towing the weight is much easier on the car then hulling 430lbs in the trunk. I have no concerns with this set-up for this use.
Your trailer design would likely look better then mine being totally hidden when not in use. Though theres not much meat to bolt to in the area you are talking about and it would cause your mount to be quite high. Good luck with you project.