V60 Cross Country D4 AWD

IainMcL1970 · Dec 30th, 2016, 16:52

Towed with my V60 Cross Country for the first time on Tuesday and home again today, very impressed.

Probably has the edge over my previous XC60 D5 for stability, didn't notice a lack of power with the D4 engine.

Two issues though ... on a previous VW with stop/start (and VW towbar) the stop/start de-activated when towing. I had to switch it off manually on the Cross Country (Volvo towbar). Is this correct?

Second issue. The V60 has a removable towbar (prefer fixed but Volvo only do a removable on the Cross Country). The 13 pin socket is way under the bumper which is a real pain, have had to pack a mat to kneel on to connect it.

Overall though very, very pleased.

andyredz · Dec 30th, 2016, 17:52

Can't answer your questions, but looks a tidy well-balanced set up!

dmk821150 · Feb 9th, 2017, 21:50

Iain, I currently tow with a 2013 XC60 with start/stop and this is automatically de-activated when I am towing. Regards

IainMcL1970 · Feb 10th, 2017, 21:08

Interesting ....

Forgot to turn it off today when towing to Edinburgh CC Site ... didn't kick in when we stopped at the Maybury roundabout so maybe it does de-activate

Dec 30th, 2016, 16:52	#1
IainMcL1970 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2021 11:25 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh	V60 Cross Country D4 AWD Towed with my V60 Cross Country for the first time on Tuesday and home again today, very impressed. Probably has the edge over my previous XC60 D5 for stability, didn't notice a lack of power with the D4 engine. Two issues though ... on a previous VW with stop/start (and VW towbar) the stop/start de-activated when towing. I had to switch it off manually on the Cross Country (Volvo towbar). Is this correct? Second issue. The V60 has a removable towbar (prefer fixed but Volvo only do a removable on the Cross Country). The 13 pin socket is way under the bumper which is a real pain, have had to pack a mat to kneel on to connect it. Overall though very, very pleased. __________________ 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel R Design - Winter Pack, Tempa Spare Wheel, Towbar and Mud Flaps Towing a 2018 Swift Elegance 580

Feb 10th, 2017, 21:08	#4
IainMcL1970 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2021 11:25 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh	Interesting .... Forgot to turn it off today when towing to Edinburgh CC Site ... didn't kick in when we stopped at the Maybury roundabout so maybe it does de-activate __________________ 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel R Design - Winter Pack, Tempa Spare Wheel, Towbar and Mud Flaps Towing a 2018 Swift Elegance 580

Dec 30th, 2016, 17:52	#2
andyredz andyredz - c30 r design Last Online: Oct 26th, 2019 11:56 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oxford	Can't answer your questions, but looks a tidy well-balanced set up!

Feb 9th, 2017, 21:50	#3
dmk821150 New Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2021 00:57 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kilsyth	Iain, I currently tow with a 2013 XC60 with start/stop and this is automatically de-activated when I am towing. Regards

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