Swan Neck tow bar

57RKL · Aug 9th, 2010, 14:30

Hi all,

I have just bought a 740 Turbo estate with a swan neck tow bar fitted. It is a genuine Volvo item but the ball is pitted and rusty. Can I buy the replacement neck and ball and do I need to go to Volvo for this ? I have got a week to sort this out before my caravan hols. Any help here will be much appreciated.

Richard

JimDay · Aug 9th, 2010, 19:51

Try contacting "Rufe" on here he works for a dealership in Wales & if anyone can tell you he should be able to send him a PM or call him on 01792790066 during normal working hours.

57RKL · Aug 17th, 2010, 10:39

I decided to ditch the swan neck and I'm havinga new flange type tow bar fitted today.

JimDay · Aug 17th, 2010, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57RKL

I decided to ditch the swan neck and I'm havinga new flange type tow bar fitted today.

Is that cos the new part is dearer than a new towbar LOL

57RKL · Aug 17th, 2010, 14:41

I took a good look at the original Volvo towbar that is probably 20 years old and considered how much we love our 3 year old caravan (Bought new), then decided a new one was the wise choice.

JimDay · Aug 17th, 2010, 14:47

Well at least you know a new one wont leave the van behind

Aug 9th, 2010, 14:30	#1
57RKL Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 12:39 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazel Grove	Swan Neck tow bar Hi all, I have just bought a 740 Turbo estate with a swan neck tow bar fitted. It is a genuine Volvo item but the ball is pitted and rusty. Can I buy the replacement neck and ball and do I need to go to Volvo for this ? I have got a week to sort this out before my caravan hols. Any help here will be much appreciated. Richard

Aug 9th, 2010, 19:51	#2
JimDay Mad Murdoch Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2021 12:15 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire View Photos By: JimDay	Try contacting "Rufe" on here he works for a dealership in Wales & if anyone can tell you he should be able to send him a PM or call him on 01792790066 during normal working hours. __________________ "If It Ain't Broke Don't Try To Fix It" Jim Day 1999 V70 2.5 T SE Auto "ME7" Caravan = 2003 Swift Charisma 550 4 Berth

Aug 17th, 2010, 14:41	#5
57RKL Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 12:39 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazel Grove	I took a good look at the original Volvo towbar that is probably 20 years old and considered how much we love our 3 year old caravan (Bought new), then decided a new one was the wise choice. Last edited by 57RKL; Aug 17th, 2010 at 14:45.

Aug 17th, 2010, 14:47	#6
JimDay Mad Murdoch Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2021 12:15 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hampshire View Photos By: JimDay	Well at least you know a new one wont leave the van behind __________________ "If It Ain't Broke Don't Try To Fix It" Jim Day 1999 V70 2.5 T SE Auto "ME7" Caravan = 2003 Swift Charisma 550 4 Berth

Aug 17th, 2010, 10:39	#3
57RKL Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 12:39 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazel Grove	I decided to ditch the swan neck and I'm havinga new flange type tow bar fitted today.

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