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Originally Posted by XC90 Dave
I'm waiting on delivery of an XC90 Executive and was going to lash out on a genuine Volvo towbar and electrics, however, the prices seem excessive, hence my interest in this thread. Can you please give more information on the supply and fitting of the after market tow bar and electrics you refer to (Simon at FRF? etc.).
Thanks in anticipation!
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Hi - Simon posts on this forum and provides good discount to site members. He is at Volvo Swansea I believe.
See this post
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?p=633939
He supplied me the 7 pin wiring ( comes with 7 pin socket pre attached ) and new gromit to replace existing gromit in boo floor, along with towbar control module. With delivery ( next day signed for) total was £52. (13 pin was more) .
Installing was so very easy. I know a lot of people say things with cars are easy and with a new car this can be quite daunting, but there are no panels to remove that need any tools. You need a 13mm socket set to get battery cover off and and 10mm to attach ground connection. The rest is done with your fingers alone and could be done in about 5 mins.
I have bought the Westfalia towbar - because it's not visible from the rear of the car when detached. You could have this fitted by a towbar specialist, but I will fit mine with a friend (need two pairs of hands to lift into position and bolt on. )
I got my Westfalia towbar from PF Jones - £174 delivered. No SW download needed as I don't want fog lights disabling as I will just use towbar for a bike rack.