S40 (New) General : - S40 Detatchable towbar

iainmd · Dec 12th, 2007, 10:54

Having just bought a dinghy I need to get a towbar fitted to the S40. I want to get a removeable bar since I can't abide having a permanent one fitted. Does anyone have any recommendations for make or fitter?

So far I have discounted a Volvo one (local stealer wanted £730 to fit one) and Indespension have quoted £311 to fit a single electrics detatchable bar.

Any experience gratefully received.

Ta.

JIM C · Dec 12th, 2007, 11:00

This where I bought my Brink detachable towbar for my S6o.

http://www.towequipe.co.uk/?gclid=CN...FQ9ZMAodtmdApQ

mjcourtney · Dec 14th, 2007, 10:48

I believe TowSure (http://www.towsure.com/product/8652-...4-_Not_Classic) have one for the 2004+ S40 for £120. There is a detachable ball for an extra £99 (http://www.towsure.com/product/12851...owball_Upgrade). You'd need a standard wiring kit and someone to fit it too so could end up costing a little more.

kawasaki06 · Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:40

Hi, I enquired to a company called PF Jones in Manchester, they have Westafalia deatachable towbars for around £160. I am lead to believe these are OE for Volvo (so the guy there said)

http://www.pfjones.co.uk

Clan · Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:07

volvo have always used BRINK towbars £730 is rather steep ! Volvo have recently rationalised their towbar pricing get a few more quotes from other dealers ...
You will need the trailer module to connect the wiring ...

JIM C · Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:08

I fitted a Brink detachable to my S60 and Brink make the original equipment bars for Volvo. I bought mine from Towequipe.

This is info from Brinks website and you buy direct from them.

http://www.brinktowbars.co.uk/new/order2.php?sea=true

kawasaki06 · Jan 12th, 2008, 16:10

Me again, I phoned PF Jones again and asked for a supply and fit price for the Westafalia detachable towbar and electrics, they qouted me £312 fully fitted, including 13pin electrics, relays, adapter for standard plugs on the caravans etc. I thought this was really good price, what does any one else think?

http://www.pfjones.co.uk/

JIM C · Jan 12th, 2008, 20:28

I think that sounds a good deal fully fitted.
Best of luck
Jim

Dec 12th, 2007, 10:54	#1
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	S40 Detatchable towbar Having just bought a dinghy I need to get a towbar fitted to the S40. I want to get a removeable bar since I can't abide having a permanent one fitted. Does anyone have any recommendations for make or fitter? So far I have discounted a Volvo one (local stealer wanted £730 to fit one) and Indespension have quoted £311 to fit a single electrics detatchable bar. Any experience gratefully received. Ta. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Dec 12th, 2007, 11:00	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	This where I bought my Brink detachable towbar for my S6o. http://www.towequipe.co.uk/?gclid=CN...FQ9ZMAodtmdApQ __________________

Dec 14th, 2007, 10:48	#3
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	I believe TowSure (http://www.towsure.com/product/8652-...4-_Not_Classic) have one for the 2004+ S40 for £120. There is a detachable ball for an extra £99 (http://www.towsure.com/product/12851...owball_Upgrade). You'd need a standard wiring kit and someone to fit it too so could end up costing a little more. Last edited by mjcourtney; Dec 14th, 2007 at 10:51.

Dec 23rd, 2007, 08:40	#4
kawasaki06 New Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2010 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manchester	detachable tow bar Hi, I enquired to a company called PF Jones in Manchester, they have Westafalia deatachable towbars for around £160. I am lead to believe these are OE for Volvo (so the guy there said) http://www.pfjones.co.uk

Dec 23rd, 2007, 09:07	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	volvo have always used BRINK towbars £730 is rather steep ! Volvo have recently rationalised their towbar pricing get a few more quotes from other dealers ... You will need the trailer module to connect the wiring ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:08	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I fitted a Brink detachable to my S60 and Brink make the original equipment bars for Volvo. I bought mine from Towequipe. This is info from Brinks website and you buy direct from them. http://www.brinktowbars.co.uk/new/order2.php?sea=true __________________

Jan 12th, 2008, 16:10	#7
kawasaki06 New Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2010 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manchester	detachable towbar Me again, I phoned PF Jones again and asked for a supply and fit price for the Westafalia detachable towbar and electrics, they qouted me £312 fully fitted, including 13pin electrics, relays, adapter for standard plugs on the caravans etc. I thought this was really good price, what does any one else think? http://www.pfjones.co.uk/

Jan 12th, 2008, 20:28	#8
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I think that sounds a good deal fully fitted. Best of luck Jim __________________

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