Volvo Towbar

JohnDavo · Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:05

The retractable towbar on my new XC40 has small protrusions below the ball presumably to accept a cycle carrier.

Does anyone know if this type of towbar is Alko compatible?

Thanks

John

Clan · Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDavo

The retractable towbar on my new XC40 has small protrusions below the ball presumably to accept a cycle carrier.

Does anyone know if this type of towbar is Alko compatible?

Thanks

John

This should explain it all

https://accessories.volvocars.com/en...CC-515896/2021

JohnDavo · Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:51

Many thanks Clan.

There is a lot of info in here but not sure it says it is Alko compatible?
Also still a little unsure regrading the plating on the ball and again compatibility with the Alko friction pads if not removed.

Cheers

John

Discombobulated · Jan 22nd, 2021, 20:52

My understanding of Alko tow balls and hitches was just that the tow ball sits a little further from the tow bar/bumper because the Alko hitch is wider and would catch the bumper when turning. The tow ball itself is identical.

I’d imagine with the XC40 being very modern and Alko hitches being around for a while I’d be 99% sure you’d be ok.
Cheers, Luke.

dling · Jan 24th, 2021, 21:52

I have a retractable tow bar (on XC60) and I tow a caravan with an Alko hitch. I don’t believe the xc40’s tow bar is different.

Whyman · Jan 24th, 2021, 21:54

As long as it has a 50mm towball it will be fine.

Keane · Sep 11th, 2023, 13:54

Did you have any issues with with towbar operating ATC on your Alko hitch? My nee towbar is putting reverse lights in my caravan and won’t charge Leisure battery or work ATC!!

Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:05	#1
JohnDavo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wirral	Volvo Towbar The retractable towbar on my new XC40 has small protrusions below the ball presumably to accept a cycle carrier. Does anyone know if this type of towbar is Alko compatible? Thanks John __________________ 2023 XC40 2.0 B4 Plus Dark AWD Auto Thunder Grey

Jan 22nd, 2021, 11:51	#3
JohnDavo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 24th, 2023 16:29 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wirral	Many thanks Clan. There is a lot of info in here but not sure it says it is Alko compatible? Also still a little unsure regrading the plating on the ball and again compatibility with the Alko friction pads if not removed. Cheers John __________________ 2023 XC40 2.0 B4 Plus Dark AWD Auto Thunder Grey

Jan 24th, 2021, 21:52	#5
dling Member Last Online: Aug 6th, 2022 14:50 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Zurich	I have a retractable tow bar (on XC60) and I tow a caravan with an Alko hitch. I don’t believe the xc40’s tow bar is different. __________________ Current: MY19 XC60 T8 Inscription Pro Past: 2013 Hyundai ix35; Hyundai, BMW, Audi, Renault First: 1976 Volvo 244 DL

Jan 24th, 2021, 21:54	#6
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	As long as it has a 50mm towball it will be fine. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Jan 22nd, 2021, 20:52	#4
Discombobulated Impressive Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 22:58 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Doncaster	My understanding of Alko tow balls and hitches was just that the tow ball sits a little further from the tow bar/bumper because the Alko hitch is wider and would catch the bumper when turning. The tow ball itself is identical. I’d imagine with the XC40 being very modern and Alko hitches being around for a while I’d be 99% sure you’d be ok. Cheers, Luke.

Sep 11th, 2023, 13:54	#7
Keane New Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2023 14:13 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Kerry	Did you have any issues with with towbar operating ATC on your Alko hitch? My nee towbar is putting reverse lights in my caravan and won’t charge Leisure battery or work ATC!!

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