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Jan 24th, 2017, 10:42 | #1 |
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Westfalia Towbar on XC60 R-Design
I'm sorry for covering what appears to be old ground, but I'd really appreciate some advice here.
I would like to fit a detachable towbar to a 2014.5 XC60 R-Design. My preference would be to fit a Westfalia as, through many years of using various towbars, I consider them the best design and least obtrusive when fitted. I have been quoted £575 by my regular fitter, which includes the Volvo OEM wiring kit. Does anyone have any pictures of a Westfalia bar fitted to an R-Design bumper? Sadly, it seems that a lot of pictures have been lost from this forum over the years, and I can't find a thread that contains any now Many thanks, in advance. Daern |
Jan 24th, 2017, 23:17 | #2 |
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I wanted one for my r design, Westfailia list it as incompatible with the r design.
I contacted Westfailia direct and they said it wouldn't fit and sent me a picture of what appeared to be a v50. I sent them a picture of an xc60 and they said it should fit and offered to work with a supplier to test the bar. Might be worth speaking to them if you are looking at having one fitted. I am fitting myself and they were unwilling to offer any fitment confirmation. |
Jan 24th, 2017, 23:35 | #3 | |
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Have you made any decision on what you plan to do? My Westfalia bar on my old 5-series tourer was 100% invisible and a beautifully made thing, so I'm loathed to fit any other bar, although I guess an OEM bar is always an option, if a rather expensive one. |
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Jan 24th, 2017, 23:54 | #4 |
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I have, I have bought another (cheaper) brand which is listed to fit although I have bought the westfailia dedicated wiring harness.
My last contact with them was only on the 5th of Jan,. I am sure it will fit and they seemed confident but wouldn't confirm so I left it. |
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Jan 25th, 2017, 00:02 | #6 |
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Thanks, the westfailia site hasn't been updated, still says not r design, but the dealer's may know more.
I will be annoyed of they confirm it fits less than a month after I asked! 😞 |
Jan 25th, 2017, 11:42 | #7 |
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Jan 30th, 2017, 12:01 | #8 |
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Well, it's off to get installed this week. I guess I'll know afterwards how visible the bumper cut is...
Will report back. |
Jan 31st, 2017, 13:19 | #9 |
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will be good to see pics of installed and removed to compare with my "Volvo" Thule removable towbar on the earlier bumper shape
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