xc90 towbar ?????

[bart750]

hi what parts are required to fit the westfalia detachable towbar ,to pull a caravan

and where is the best place to aquire the parts needed and do i need software ? ,im going to have a go at fitting it myself

thanks in advance

[XCF]

You need ....

The Westfalia detachable towbar - best place was PF Jones in Manchester, or they also have a site called detachabletowbars.com. Around £175

You then need the Volvo wiring and trailer module. For a caravan I assume 13 pin - so around £100 from Simon at FRF.

For a caravan you will want the SW download which deactivates the car fog lights when towbar wiring in use to stop glare from back of caravan. No idea on price - others have said £50.

Fitting is straighforward. There is a post on here so look for that .

Easiest with two people - makes it much easier to get the bar up into position before someone else pushes bolts through from car. No need for ramps, or to take the bumper off. You don't need any special tools - just some open ended spanners / ratchet socket etc.

[bart750]

cheers nick yes its 13 pin im after ive got all the info so will order said items cheers

[XC90 Dave]

I wouldn't bother with the software download as how often do you tow in fog and the simple answer is don't switch your rear fog light on when towing!

[pdrvolvo]

Originally Posted by XC90 Dave

I wouldn't bother with the software download as how often do you tow in fog and the simple answer is don't switch your rear fog light on when towing!

i tend to agree with this.i,ve been towing for over thirty years ans never had to use my rear fogs,but ofcourse its all down to personnal choice.

peter.

[bart750]

thanks for that guys ill not bother with the software update then , my local towbar company wanted £442 to fit one

so works out a big saving when you diy

[bart750]

can anyone tell me what max weight caravan i can tow with my d5 xc90 to be legal


thanks

[scrambler]

My XC90 D5 is 2250kg breaked, 750kg unbreaked. 2011 model.

[bart750]

Originally Posted by scrambler

My XC90 D5 is 2250kg breaked, 750kg unbreaked. 2011 model.

so i can pull a van weighing up to 2250 kg then ?

[pdrvolvo]

Originally Posted by bart750

so i can pull a van weighing up to 2250 kg then ?

yes thats the MPLW maximum permitted laden weight of the van you can tow which gives you plenty of scope.not many vans are two and a quarter metric tonnes when loaded.most are far less than that.for instance the biggest van swift do is the conqueror 645 which comes in at 1850kg fully loaded.


peter.