Towing with an 850.

Madleee · Oct 24th, 2006, 15:50

Does anyone use any spring assistance on their 850 or Ph I V70?
I have a '95 850 T5 GLE and wondered if I need to fit stiffer springs or assisters to help when towing the snail.
I dont want to change the handling when solo.

DLM48 · Oct 24th, 2006, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madleee

Does anyone use any spring assistance on their 850 or Ph I V70?
I have a '95 850 T5 GLE and wondered if I need to fit stiffer springs or assisters to help when towing the snail.
I dont want to change the handling when solo.

dont you have Self Leveling rear shocks never ever had a problem towing a big van up and down the UK with my 855

Madleee · Oct 26th, 2006, 12:21

Short answer, I don't know.
Had the car 4 weeks and towbar was fitted on Monday.

From past experience with my 740, nivomats are fitted standard but then are replaced with standard shocks when the Nivo's fail.
Unless someone was well off for money I would guess at 167K that my 855 has standard shocks.
Where self levelling shocks available on the T5?

gary1638 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 16:09

I fit the rubber block type assisters when towing, the sort that fit within the spring coils, on my 850 T5. I don't put much weight in the boot, and with the correct noseweight the car sits quite nicely. I did consider 'mad' springs, but these were 150 quid. Probably worth getting if you load the boot, and a lot cheaper than nivomats.

Gary

Madleee · Nov 3rd, 2006, 20:07

I fitted the coil spring assisters to my '89 740 estate.
They helped with the sagging, and my nose weight was only 60 kg.

JackT5 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 21:20

It's worth poking your head under the rear to check if nivomats are fitted, just look for a rubber gaiter at the bottom of the shocker. If you can see gaiters you've got nivomats, if not i think a pair of Monroe Load Levellers or a similar air suspension setup can be had for around £150, maybe less.

Jan 15th, 2007, 14:13

i move things back of caravan reduce nose weight 20kg,stops suspension dive

CTCNetwork · Jan 15th, 2007, 14:22

Hi,

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Originally Posted by shaheed malik

i move things back of caravan reduce nose weight 20kg,stops suspension dive

Can also assist in tail wag effect...!

Des. . .

Tony g6hbq · Mar 4th, 2007, 13:54

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Originally Posted by shaheed malik
i move things back of caravan reduce nose weight 20kg,stops suspension dive

Take it from me after 30yrs experiance towing that is a recipe for disaster.............a snake is certain ...at worst you end up in a motorway crash barrier!!

volvobobbins · Mar 4th, 2007, 14:41

for gods sake dont load weight in the rear of a caravan. you are courting certain disaster.if you are uncertain go to the caravan club web site for details on how to load a caravan. bob

Oct 24th, 2006, 15:50	#1
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	Towing with an 850. Does anyone use any spring assistance on their 850 or Ph I V70? I have a '95 850 T5 GLE and wondered if I need to fit stiffer springs or assisters to help when towing the snail. I dont want to change the handling when solo. __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Oct 26th, 2006, 12:21	#3
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	Nivo no no Short answer, I don't know. Had the car 4 weeks and towbar was fitted on Monday. From past experience with my 740, nivomats are fitted standard but then are replaced with standard shocks when the Nivo's fail. Unless someone was well off for money I would guess at 167K that my 855 has standard shocks. Where self levelling shocks available on the T5? __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Nov 3rd, 2006, 20:07	#5
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	Spring assisters I fitted the coil spring assisters to my '89 740 estate. They helped with the sagging, and my nose weight was only 60 kg. __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Nov 3rd, 2006, 21:20	#6
JackT5 Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2008 22:26 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grimsby	It's worth poking your head under the rear to check if nivomats are fitted, just look for a rubber gaiter at the bottom of the shocker. If you can see gaiters you've got nivomats, if not i think a pair of Monroe Load Levellers or a similar air suspension setup can be had for around £150, maybe less. __________________ 2002 S80 D5 SE, 96 850 T5

Nov 3rd, 2006, 16:09	#4
gary1638 Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2011 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: verwood	I fit the rubber block type assisters when towing, the sort that fit within the spring coils, on my 850 T5. I don't put much weight in the boot, and with the correct noseweight the car sits quite nicely. I did consider 'mad' springs, but these were 150 quid. Probably worth getting if you load the boot, and a lot cheaper than nivomats. Gary

Jan 15th, 2007, 14:13	#7
shaheed malik Guest Location:	i move things back of caravan reduce nose weight 20kg,stops suspension dive

Mar 4th, 2007, 14:41	#10
volvobobbins Junior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2008 14:16 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: knutsford	for gods sake dont load weight in the rear of a caravan. you are courting certain disaster.if you are uncertain go to the caravan club web site for details on how to load a caravan. bob

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