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Jul 7th, 2018, 05:32 | #1 |
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XC90: bike transportation + tow bar question
Hi there, what do other XC90 owners use to transport bikes?
We have two adult bikes and a child's bike to transport (other child's bike usually goes in the boot). Previously, we used the 3 bike Saris Bones on our last car but will need to buy Hatch Huggers if we want to use it on the XC90 and Saris warn we can only load two bikes due to the weight bearing limit. The XC90 is bigger than our last car so the Saria Bones is no longer as easy for me to use. We only occasionally transport bikes. E.g. odd weekend here and there when we go on bikes rides and perhaps once a year driving to France. I'm short and would struggle lifting bikes up to a roof rack. If we had a tow bar already, I'd be happy to invest in a tow rack but I don't and Volvo tell me it will cost around £1,750 for them to fix an electric semi retractable one. I don't think we need that! This was presented as the only option we had for a tow bar which can't be right. Firstly, how do you transport your bikes on an XC90? Secondly, if you use a tow bar, do you have a fixed or detachable one? Do they set off the rear sensors if fixed? Finally, where did you get yours installed if done retroactively and how much did it cost? The car is still under warranty so I'm unsure if I need to go to Volvo to have this done so we don't invalidate the warranty. Many thanks in advance! Last edited by bippysan; Jul 7th, 2018 at 05:40. |
Jul 7th, 2018, 07:02 | #2 |
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What year and model XC90 is it?
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Jul 7th, 2018, 09:28 | #3 |
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The older xc90 have the same options as the xc60 and xc70, etc. I.e. Fixed or detachable. I think usually around £850 fitted for detachable. https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...ck-n-load/2014 Also loads of 3rd party ones available although would always recommend original volvo wiring and module. Thule/Brink (same company) make the official volvo ones. My genuine xc70 detachable one (from FRF) cost me about £400 all-in, including software, but I fitted all the hardware myself. They are usually fairly straightforward to fit yourself, except for software which has to come from a volvo dealer or specialist. https://accessories.volvocars.com/In...XC90(-14)/2014 |
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Jul 7th, 2018, 22:14 | #5 |
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I have an Atera Strada on my towball and it’s great, the roof mounted carrier is too high to reach so I sold it as having to use a ladder to load/remove the bike wasn’t going to happen
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Including fitting, they quoted £1300 for a fixed towbar, not detachable.
Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at PF Jones and will also ring around a little more. |
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https://www.volvopartshop.com/towbar...ing-1040-c.asp I would definitely try ringing around - Sentinel Volvo (north London?) has been mentioned a few times on the forum but I have never tried them. |
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I paid 1050€ for everything. 660€ for parts/software, 223€ for labor, and the rest is sales tax.
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