Volvo Towing Sockets - Page 3

micky1uk · Jan 27th, 2015, 15:23

I used a scotch brite flap wheel mick

IainMcL1970 · Jan 27th, 2015, 18:32

I used some 40 grade sand paper, then some wet and dry, then a clean over with brake pad cleaner!

All a bit of a flaff ... but I guess it protects the ball while fitting etc.

Roll on a week on Friday and no snow!!!!!!!!!!

cumbrianmale · Jan 27th, 2015, 18:39

No snow!

Ha Ha good luck with that. Forecast is for arctic conditions from next week and snow starting from Wednesday this week.

Stevepvolvo · Jan 28th, 2015, 14:42

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Originally Posted by IainMcL1970

Having had my car for a couple of weeks now I spent some time on Sunday preparing it for our first towing trip weekend after next. (Strathclyde Park Caravan Club Site - for caravan show weekend!)

Plugged in the electrics first ... ATC fired up straight away, lights all fine, phew.

Then took black paint off towball .... always a faff .... and set up the Milenco Aero mirrors.

So all ready for the first tow .... need to sort out Swifty next weekend, though ALde is already on to air it off.

Sorry - not sure if you are a veteran caravan user so apologies if you are as you will already have resolved this - I trust you have propane gas cylinder(s) on the van?

IainMcL1970 · Jan 28th, 2015, 18:36

Very much a veteran caravanner ... been caravanning since I was 10 days old so more than 44 years now.

Calor Lite Propane in use ... not that we use much gas these days.

Stevepvolvo · Jan 29th, 2015, 11:58

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Originally Posted by IainMcL1970

Very much a veteran caravanner ... been caravanning since I was 10 days old so more than 44 years now.

Calor Lite Propane in use ... not that we use much gas these days.

Great - wasn't sure so just thought I would mention in case you were a new caravanner and had bought the van in summer with butane. Your 44 years’ experience beat me by 10 :-) Have a great time - always wanted to go in winter as with blown central heating etc it sounds lovely so put propane (Just for the cooker as everything else electric) when I bought my latest van some 6 years ago but wife doesn't want to have to brave the cold going from the van to the shower blocks - she doesn't like to use the in-built shower :-( Anyway, the xc60 is an excellent tow beast (Had mine for 2 years now) - enjoy

volvo145 · Jan 29th, 2015, 12:03

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Originally Posted by IainMcL1970

Very much a veteran caravanner ... been caravanning since I was 10 days old so more than 44 years now.

Calor Lite Propane in use ... not that we use much gas these days.

Your still a youngster by the sound of it.lol

IainMcL1970 · Jan 29th, 2015, 18:40

Don't feel it after being up at 0530 shovelling tons of snow!

Jan 27th, 2015, 15:23	#21
micky1uk XC90 SE D5 185 Auto Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 18:14 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tamworth staffs	I used a scotch brite flap wheel mick __________________ Love My Combo Last edited by cumbrianmale; Jan 27th, 2015 at 18:37. Reason: Delete unnecessary quote

Jan 27th, 2015, 18:32	#22
IainMcL1970 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2021 11:25 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh	I used some 40 grade sand paper, then some wet and dry, then a clean over with brake pad cleaner! All a bit of a flaff ... but I guess it protects the ball while fitting etc. Roll on a week on Friday and no snow!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel R Design - Winter Pack, Tempa Spare Wheel, Towbar and Mud Flaps Towing a 2018 Swift Elegance 580

Jan 27th, 2015, 18:39	#23
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	No snow! Ha Ha good luck with that. Forecast is for arctic conditions from next week and snow starting from Wednesday this week. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Jan 28th, 2015, 18:36	#25
IainMcL1970 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2021 11:25 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh	Very much a veteran caravanner ... been caravanning since I was 10 days old so more than 44 years now. Calor Lite Propane in use ... not that we use much gas these days. __________________ 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel R Design - Winter Pack, Tempa Spare Wheel, Towbar and Mud Flaps Towing a 2018 Swift Elegance 580

Jan 29th, 2015, 18:40	#28
IainMcL1970 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2021 11:25 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edinburgh	Don't feel it after being up at 0530 shovelling tons of snow! __________________ 2020 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel R Design - Winter Pack, Tempa Spare Wheel, Towbar and Mud Flaps Towing a 2018 Swift Elegance 580

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