Towbar fitting - Midlands

CondorXC90 · Oct 18th, 2019, 13:19

I would like to have a towbar fitted to my XC90 SE Sport 2008 which didn't come with a factory towbar- it has the space saver wheel underslung if this makes any difference, although from what i have read it doesn't - just that the wheel needs to be removed during the aftermarket fitting and put back once complete.

Does anyone have any experience with these mobile fitters that seem to cover most parts of the country and fit on site at your home or work address?
Please post up good or bad experiences - am hoping to have this done in the next few weeks

S60D5-185 · Oct 19th, 2019, 09:44

No experience with mobile fitters but I would add this.

I fitted a good quality aftermarket towbar to my XC90 and it has been fine.

Two previous cars that I have owned, I've fitted Volvo Towbars but wasn't prepared to pay the price this time

That said, I would only ever fit a Genuine Volvo Towing electrics kit.

It's cheaper than you may think from your main dealer and it's plug and play.

I wouldn't let anyone splice into the electrics even if they tell you that it will be fine.

The only software update required from the dealer is to disable the car's rear fog light if a trailer is attached.

I have never gone for this update on the 3 kits that I have fitted to other vehicles that I have owned and have had no issues whatsoever.

Harley Dave · Oct 19th, 2019, 22:34

As above

I fitted a quality after-market detachable tow-bar (with Volvo electrics).

I fitted it myself, on the front drive, with no special tools or equipment (or problems)

Save yourself a couple of hundred quid and DIY

Cheers

Dave

HDAV · Oct 19th, 2019, 23:25

If car has parking sensors they are disabled busy towing module when trailer connected.

If towing heavy trailers the towing module is worthwhile if for a bike a rack limited use......

SwissXC90 · Oct 20th, 2019, 08:06

[QUOTE=HDAV;2564320If towing heavy trailers the towing module is worthwhile if for a bike a rack limited use......[/QUOTE]

But in the EU and other countries such as where I live it is mandatory to have lights on the bike rack and thus the trailer module is very worthwhile when carrying bikes. It stops you getting pulled over and fined by police.

Oct 18th, 2019, 13:19	#1
CondorXC90 Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 15:35 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Midlands	Towbar fitting - Midlands I would like to have a towbar fitted to my XC90 SE Sport 2008 which didn't come with a factory towbar- it has the space saver wheel underslung if this makes any difference, although from what i have read it doesn't - just that the wheel needs to be removed during the aftermarket fitting and put back once complete. Does anyone have any experience with these mobile fitters that seem to cover most parts of the country and fit on site at your home or work address? Please post up good or bad experiences - am hoping to have this done in the next few weeks

Oct 19th, 2019, 09:44	#2
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	No experience with mobile fitters but I would add this. I fitted a good quality aftermarket towbar to my XC90 and it has been fine. Two previous cars that I have owned, I've fitted Volvo Towbars but wasn't prepared to pay the price this time That said, I would only ever fit a Genuine Volvo Towing electrics kit. It's cheaper than you may think from your main dealer and it's plug and play. I wouldn't let anyone splice into the electrics even if they tell you that it will be fine. The only software update required from the dealer is to disable the car's rear fog light if a trailer is attached. I have never gone for this update on the 3 kits that I have fitted to other vehicles that I have owned and have had no issues whatsoever. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic Last edited by S60D5-185; Oct 19th, 2019 at 10:27.

Oct 20th, 2019, 08:06	#5
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	[QUOTE=HDAV;2564320If towing heavy trailers the towing module is worthwhile if for a bike a rack limited use......[/QUOTE] But in the EU and other countries such as where I live it is mandatory to have lights on the bike rack and thus the trailer module is very worthwhile when carrying bikes. It stops you getting pulled over and fined by police. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

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Oct 19th, 2019, 22:34	#3
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 21:54 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	As above I fitted a quality after-market detachable tow-bar (with Volvo electrics). I fitted it myself, on the front drive, with no special tools or equipment (or problems) Save yourself a couple of hundred quid and DIY Cheers Dave

Oct 19th, 2019, 23:25	#4
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	If car has parking sensors they are disabled busy towing module when trailer connected. If towing heavy trailers the towing module is worthwhile if for a bike a rack limited use......

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