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f1005705 · May 29th, 2020, 18:13

Help wanted. Anyone know the real tow hitch weight of a T8. Volvo web site says 110kg across all engines which seems really low. I have seen it also say 110kg for 7 seat version and 140kg for 5 seat. I agree that with passengers in the 3rd row could/would reduce load. I have also seen this statement and can’t make head nor tail of it “ When driving with a trailer, it is permitted to exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle weight (including towball load) by a maximum of 100 kg (220 lbs), provided that speed is limited to 100 km/h (62 mph). National legal requirements for the vehicle combination, such as speed, etc. must be observed“. It seems to suggest that if travelling at 60mph the tow hitch can take 210kg!!!!!. Any help as I’m getting nowhere.

May 29th, 2020, 18:13	#1
f1005705 New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2020 20:21 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hopwood	XC90 T8 2020 tow hitch weight Help wanted. Anyone know the real tow hitch weight of a T8. Volvo web site says 110kg across all engines which seems really low. I have seen it also say 110kg for 7 seat version and 140kg for 5 seat. I agree that with passengers in the 3rd row could/would reduce load. I have also seen this statement and can’t make head nor tail of it “ When driving with a trailer, it is permitted to exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle weight (including towball load) by a maximum of 100 kg (220 lbs), provided that speed is limited to 100 km/h (62 mph). National legal requirements for the vehicle combination, such as speed, etc. must be observed“. It seems to suggest that if travelling at 60mph the tow hitch can take 210kg!!!!!. Any help as I’m getting nowhere.