Pics of removable towbar and bike carrier - Page 2

Pesky · Dec 24th, 2012, 13:32

I use a Mottez 4-bike carrier on my XC60.

It has a bracket that locates lower down the towbar "swan neck" so it won't flap about.

No problem with electrics, just have to switch the parking sensors off when reversing.....

wimorrison · Dec 24th, 2012, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Pesky

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No problem with electrics, just have to switch the parking sensors off when reversing.....

I presume that you do not have the official Volvo towbar electrics? I have no issue when reversing and my electrics were installed by Volvo.

Pesky · Dec 27th, 2012, 10:39

No, not a proper Volvo one.

Does the Volvo kit have trailer stabilty assist?
Is the ESP a bit confused as it thinks there should be a trailer on the back?

Choffit · Dec 29th, 2012, 09:59

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

They work on the Thule rack that I have, can't answer for the other makes.

I'm looking at a Thule rack at the moment on eBay with 7 pin electrics but I'm told that the Volvo is 13 pin. Are you using some form of converter? Or is the Thule rack you have 13 pin?

subaqua · Dec 29th, 2012, 10:10

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Originally Posted by Choffit

I'm looking at a Thule rack at the moment on eBay with 7 pin electrics but I'm told that the Volvo is 13 pin. Are you using some form of converter? Or is the Thule rack you have 13 pin?

there are plenty of 13 pin to single 7 converters around
http://www.towsure.com/product/13_pi...n_Plug_Adaptor

Volvo towbars fitted by the dealer have the trailer stability software upgrade/update and also isolate the parking sensors and fog lights when a trailer is connected.

I beleive you can choose what electric pack you want as well- i have a 7 pin only on my MY10 V70 later models may vary.

ThomasXC60 · Dec 29th, 2012, 15:57

My Thule rack came with 13pin electrics. The converter plugs are ok if you are borrowing someone else's trailer but don't use them all the time as they're not very reliable - I converted all my trailers and lighboards to 13pin, didn't take long and the plugs are not much......

http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/5...0plastic%2012v

rkennedy · Dec 30th, 2012, 00:10

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Originally Posted by Choffit

I'm looking at a Thule rack at the moment on eBay with 7 pin electrics but I'm told that the Volvo is 13 pin. Are you using some form of converter? Or is the Thule rack you have 13 pin?

Volvo sell a 7 pin electric kit for the tow bar. To get the reversing lamps and reversing sensors to work correctly when the rack is fitted you also need the Volvo Trailer Module (TRM) and software download.

Choffit · Jan 1st, 2013, 21:47

Having checked the car today I have counted 7 pins. It's a Volvo socket so it seems the 7 pin solution would in fact be fine.

Jan 1st, 2013, 21:47	#18
Choffit Junior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 07:10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bedford	Having checked the car today I have counted 7 pins. It's a Volvo socket so it seems the 7 pin solution would in fact be fine. __________________ XC60 II D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design Pro Automatic registered 28/03/2018 Previously XC60 SE AWD 205 BHP Geartronic registered 31/12/2009

Dec 24th, 2012, 13:32	#11
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	I use a Mottez 4-bike carrier on my XC60. It has a bracket that locates lower down the towbar "swan neck" so it won't flap about. No problem with electrics, just have to switch the parking sensors off when reversing.....

Dec 27th, 2012, 10:39	#13
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	No, not a proper Volvo one. Does the Volvo kit have trailer stabilty assist? Is the ESP a bit confused as it thinks there should be a trailer on the back?

Dec 29th, 2012, 15:57	#16
ThomasXC60 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2017 12:28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sussex	My Thule rack came with 13pin electrics. The converter plugs are ok if you are borrowing someone else's trailer but don't use them all the time as they're not very reliable - I converted all my trailers and lighboards to 13pin, didn't take long and the plugs are not much...... http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/5...0plastic%2012v

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