Load cover

[dan 244]

I’m looking for a good condition load cover for a 240 Torslanda, anyone got one for sale or know of someone that has? Thanks

[dan 244]

These must be rare! Anyone know of where to get one? Thanks

[Nicholas Lewin]

Hi Dan

They are rare, expensive, and debateably not worth having!

They are not as well designed and engineered as a more modern car might have, so you may want to see one for real to decide whether it's worth the hunt

I found one, retensioned it (details on forum) and fitted it and am mildly disappointed with it. Nice to have. Has to come out every time you want your 240 in 'truck' mode

You might be lucky, otherwise I'd think that the upper side of £90

Good luck, Nick

[dan 244]

Originally Posted by Nicholas Lewin

Hi Dan

They are rare, expensive, and debateably not worth having!

They are not as well designed and engineered as a more modern car might have, so you may want to see one for real to decide whether it's worth the hunt

I found one, retensioned it (details on forum) and fitted it and am mildly disappointed with it. Nice to have. Has to come out every time you want your 240 in 'truck' mode

You might be lucky, otherwise I'd think that the upper side of £90

Good luck, Nick

Hi thanks for the comment, I wonder if they are any different to the 940 one, I have one of those in my other car, perhaps they are similar in operation, because it’s ok, but a bit clumpy! I really want it to cover bags when you go away or have been shopping and stop somewhere.

Yes I was expecting to pay around that amount, hopefully I will find one!

[Derek UK]

I think they are well worthwhile and if they haven't been abused, work well. Try and get all of the brackets and rear hooks as part of the deal. If you carry anything in the back, even junk, it all disappears under the cover and looks tidy, as you will have found with your 940.

[Bob Meadows]

Hello Dan: ~ couple of things to add to this topic & one that may interest you?
As previously mentioned these load covers seem to be the proverbial hens teeth,
However a very useful item for the reasons you note/privacy and just having a period part to compliment the car.
I eventually found one in the last couple of weeks via a forum member complete with original fittings & Volvo instruction sheet- it didn’t require a second mortgage so a further bonus.

The photos show a cover that I made some 12months back – a new stainless roller is semi enclosed within a padded box section (roller can be removed if necessary for adjustments) all the fittings are stainless steel with two intermediate brackets that can be positioned to allow the cover to be left in a part open position, seat belt bolt used so no extra drilling- brackets holding the cover up to the tailgate are included--- fitting is quite similar to the original item.
The end of the cover i.e. pull is adapted from another car retaining a full width strengthening metal bar & firm padded base. All the cover material is new together with edge trims.
Although a DIY project it looks the part and is probably stronger than the originals!
If you are interested please let me know and we can sort something out (no problem if you decide to wait as I may advertise it)

[dan 244]

Hi bob, sorry for long lack of reply!!! Hopefully I have found one now, just waiting for it to become available!

Originally Posted by Bob Meadows

Hello Dan: ~ couple of things to add to this topic & one that may interest you?
As previously mentioned these load covers seem to be the proverbial hens teeth,
However a very useful item for the reasons you note/privacy and just having a period part to compliment the car.
I eventually found one in the last couple of weeks via a forum member complete with original fittings & Volvo instruction sheet- it didn’t require a second mortgage so a further bonus.

The photos show a cover that I made some 12months back – a new stainless roller is semi enclosed within a padded box section (roller can be removed if necessary for adjustments) all the fittings are stainless steel with two intermediate brackets that can be positioned to allow the cover to be left in a part open position, seat belt bolt used so no extra drilling- brackets holding the cover up to the tailgate are included--- fitting is quite similar to the original item.
The end of the cover i.e. pull is adapted from another car retaining a full width strengthening metal bar & firm padded base. All the cover material is new together with edge trims.
Although a DIY project it looks the part and is probably stronger than the originals!
If you are interested please let me know and we can sort something out (no problem if you decide to wait as I may advertise it)

[Roverdaftrich]

Hi

I have one in very good condition if the other one falls through.
It’s black and has the fittings and hooks,no self tappers though.Had them bagged up but misplaced the bag.

Richie

[Nicholas Lewin]

Hi Richie

I'd be interested if Dan isn't - let me know... please

Happy New Year btw

Nick

[AllHailKingVolvo]

I could do with one of these for my Torslanda too...