Trailer hitch

Rebuild · Jun 21st, 2014, 18:50

Hello chaps!
I'm thinking about getting a tow bar for my S70 and I'm on a budget so I will probably get a used one from a scrapyard. The thing is I'm not sure what tow bars can I fit to my car. So my question is does a tow bar from 850 or V70 fit S70? Also is there anything special about the wiring? As usual thanks in advance!

keith1963 · Jun 21st, 2014, 19:41

Just yesterday I fitted a towbar to my V70, I purchased it on ebay after getting prices between £45.00 and £60.00 at my local breakers.

The one I purchased was delivered next day and was the cheapest new bar available;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301188517401

The only issues I had were the exhaust hanger was a pain to remove and the bumper mounting brackets were badly corroded but I got a local welding shop to make some up out of scrap steel sheet they had lying around. As for the wiring I used scotchblock connectors as I have used many times in the past without issues on previous towbar installs. In total it took about 3 hours to fit and an hour to do the wiring on both sockets, I took the bumper plate and stabiliser bracket off my Mondeo.

Luxobarge · Jun 21st, 2014, 20:10

Keith - good information, but I'd have thought that postage to Finland might make that uneconomical?

Cheers!

keith1963 · Jun 21st, 2014, 20:43

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Originally Posted by Luxobarge

Keith - good information, but I'd have thought that postage to Finland might make that uneconomical?

Cheers!

I never thought to check his whereabouts, I keep forgetting what an international forum this is.

SteveSarre · Jun 21st, 2014, 22:57

Hi

A wiring kit is available from Volvo for about £70 pounds which makes the wiring very simple.
It connects in to the large connector block just to the left of the spare wheel well.

Steve

Luxobarge · Jun 21st, 2014, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith1963

I never thought to check his whereabouts, I keep forgetting what an international forum this is.

Good info though - I keep meaning to fit one to my V70, same colour as yours too.

catflem · Jun 22nd, 2014, 15:38

If you do get one from a breakers, don't forget to retrieve the metal plates (which hold the captive nuts) that lie inside the rear chassis legs. Take the rear bumper mounting brackets completely off, and you should be able to lift the plates out (after you've unbolted the towbar obviously).

An 850 towbar will fit a V70........ but I don't know if they fit the S70

Jun 21st, 2014, 18:50	#1
Rebuild Junior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 20:16 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nottingham	Trailer hitch Hello chaps! I'm thinking about getting a tow bar for my S70 and I'm on a budget so I will probably get a used one from a scrapyard. The thing is I'm not sure what tow bars can I fit to my car. So my question is does a tow bar from 850 or V70 fit S70? Also is there anything special about the wiring? As usual thanks in advance!

Jun 21st, 2014, 20:10	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Keith - good information, but I'd have thought that postage to Finland might make that uneconomical? Cheers! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Jun 21st, 2014, 22:57	#5
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi A wiring kit is available from Volvo for about £70 pounds which makes the wiring very simple. It connects in to the large connector block just to the left of the spare wheel well. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Jun 22nd, 2014, 15:38	#7
catflem Master Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2023 12:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Expat in NW France	If you do get one from a breakers, don't forget to retrieve the metal plates (which hold the captive nuts) that lie inside the rear chassis legs. Take the rear bumper mounting brackets completely off, and you should be able to lift the plates out (after you've unbolted the towbar obviously). An 850 towbar will fit a V70........ but I don't know if they fit the S70 __________________ Quick, someone flog me a V70 before I jump ship again

Jun 21st, 2014, 19:41	#2
keith1963 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2014 11:40 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Prestatyn	Just yesterday I fitted a towbar to my V70, I purchased it on ebay after getting prices between £45.00 and £60.00 at my local breakers. The one I purchased was delivered next day and was the cheapest new bar available; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301188517401 The only issues I had were the exhaust hanger was a pain to remove and the bumper mounting brackets were badly corroded but I got a local welding shop to make some up out of scrap steel sheet they had lying around. As for the wiring I used scotchblock connectors as I have used many times in the past without issues on previous towbar installs. In total it took about 3 hours to fit and an hour to do the wiring on both sockets, I took the bumper plate and stabiliser bracket off my Mondeo.

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