Towing with the Geartronic

Trailersailer · Oct 25th, 2008, 19:50

Hi, I have a 2004 S60 2.4L D5 with the Geartronic automatic. I have the Volvo detachable towbar (fitted from new)

I now wish to tow a Parker 235 yacht, the displacement inc trailer is 1850Kg

Is the detachable towbar rated for this load?? I can't find any information on it and will I need to have a transmission oil cooler fitted.

cumbrianmale · Oct 25th, 2008, 22:37

As long as it is within the train weight of your car and you can get the nose weight right I would think so. But that is likely to be over your kerbweight.

dodgyken · Oct 27th, 2008, 08:46

I think that the S60 D5 is a 1800kg max towing weight - so it might be pushing it a little. I have sent an email to my Volvo dealer - who I trust with regards to towing - they advised me very welll about mine.

Additionally 1850kg is quite a large multiplier for the car to trailer weight.

How long will you tow for? 10 miles, 100miles??? I presume the trailer is a twin-axle?

dodgyken · Oct 27th, 2008, 09:39

Dealer just got back to me

He says the S60 D5 is rated at 1600KG and would advise NOT trying to tow 1850KG with it.

Oct 25th, 2008, 19:50	#1
Trailersailer New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2009 10:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leicester	Towing with the Geartronic Hi, I have a 2004 S60 2.4L D5 with the Geartronic automatic. I have the Volvo detachable towbar (fitted from new) I now wish to tow a Parker 235 yacht, the displacement inc trailer is 1850Kg Is the detachable towbar rated for this load?? I can't find any information on it and will I need to have a transmission oil cooler fitted.

Oct 25th, 2008, 22:37	#2
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	As long as it is within the train weight of your car and you can get the nose weight right I would think so. But that is likely to be over your kerbweight. __________________ 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

Oct 27th, 2008, 08:46	#3
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	I think that the S60 D5 is a 1800kg max towing weight - so it might be pushing it a little. I have sent an email to my Volvo dealer - who I trust with regards to towing - they advised me very welll about mine. Additionally 1850kg is quite a large multiplier for the car to trailer weight. How long will you tow for? 10 miles, 100miles??? I presume the trailer is a twin-axle?

Oct 27th, 2008, 09:39	#4
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Dealer just got back to me He says the S60 D5 is rated at 1600KG and would advise NOT trying to tow 1850KG with it.

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