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Originally Posted by Volvopaws
Unusual for Volvo to be cheaper! But thanks for your explanation - that makes it much easier.
Nice job as well looks very neat. What did you use to cut the bumper, just a standard hacksaw?
I want one to carry a bike rack. From your photos the towball does look quite close to the bumper. Would a bike rack clash with it do you think?
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I used a stanley knife to cut the bumper. I just took my time and kept checking as I went. In my view this is one of the benefits of doing it yourself compared to a towbar fitter who is against the clock.
I only use the towbar to carry a bike rack. I have a Thule 3 bike rack currently and there is no issue with the size of the gap between the towball/bike rack fixing and the bumper -with the bike rack attached there is still a good 6-8 inches clearance to the bumper. I think the photo I posted is deceptive so I can see why you would be concerned but I'll take a photo sideways on to show the clearance with the rack on.