S70 T5 towing questions

trebek · Jan 15th, 2008, 10:43

I have a 98 S70 T5 with a class two towing hitch, and am wanting to tow a travel trailer (caravan) that weighs 2500 pounds (1136 kilos) and has a tongue weight of 250 pounds (113 kilos).

Is this going to destroy my car? What sort of modifications do you recommend? I live in the Rocky mountains of Utah so this is a concern.

Cheers,

Trebek

CTCNetwork · Jan 15th, 2008, 10:51

Hi,

Weight of the car is in the region of 1500Kg's.
If you abide by the 85% "rule" then the caravan is well below that weight so you should have no issue there.

By tounge weight, I take it you mean "Nose Weight" - that weight exerted by the tow socket on the caravan?
Max for the Volvos (bar the XC90) is usually 75Kg's (about 160lbs - UK).
If you are putting down more then you need to redistribute your load in the caravan to bring the weight down or up to 75Kgs..

I would recommend that you DO get an axillary oil cooler fitted if you have an auto gearbox. You maybe able to get one from either a good motor factors/suppliers or you can get them from your Volvo dealer...

Des. . .

JIM C · Jan 15th, 2008, 10:57

I used to a S70 T5 and used it for pulling our caravan that weighted 1350kg`s and was an excellent tow car with plenty of torque. Never did ant modifications ours was a manual.
Jim

trebek · Jan 15th, 2008, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIM C

I used to a S70 T5 and used it for pulling our caravan that weighted 1350kg`s and was an excellent tow car with plenty of torque. Never did ant modifications ours was a manual.
Jim

What was the nose weight of the caravan?

JIM C · Jan 15th, 2008, 14:59

From memory I think it was 75kg.
Jim

trebek · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:16

The caravan I'm looking at, a Scamp 16' has a 113.6 kg tongue (nose) weight when fully loaded. Would stronger rear springs and a weight distribution hitch help make this possible?

JIM C · Jan 15th, 2008, 15:39

You should be able to adjust the nose weight by adjusting the distribution of the load in the caravan. Then check the nose weight with scales. I have used spring assistors to prevent the tail of the car dropping in my S60 and V70.
Jim

CTCNetwork · Jan 15th, 2008, 16:13

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTCNetwork

By tounge weight, I take it you mean "Nose Weight" - that weight exerted by the tow socket on the caravan?
Max for the Volvos (bar the XC90) is usually 75Kg's (about 160lbs - UK).
If you are putting down more, then you need to redistribute your load in the caravan to bring the weight down or up to 75Kgs..

I would recommend that you DO get an axillary oil cooler fitted if you have an auto gearbox. You maybe able to get one from either a good motor factors/suppliers or you can get them from your Volvo dealer...

Des. . .

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebek

The caravan I'm looking at, a Scamp 16' has a 113.6 kg tongue (nose) weight when fully loaded. Would stronger rear springs and a weight distribution hitch help make this possible?

Do NOT under any circumstances put a higher load on the tow hook of the car than the makers recommendation.
Full Stop.
Read this:
Linky....

Your car maybe fitted with self levelling anyway. Check a dealer or have a look under the car to see (nivomat shocks have big bellows on them)...

Des. . .

Martyn Cubitt · Nov 18th, 2008, 12:39

I towed with a V70 T5 auto all round Europe over a number of years without any problems, fairly heavy van too. Fitting an oil cooler wont do any harm but not necessary. Only comment is that this rig is pretty heavy on gas, even by New World standards!

Jan 15th, 2008, 10:43	#1
trebek New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2009 22:07 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Logan/Utah	S70 T5 towing questions I have a 98 S70 T5 with a class two towing hitch, and am wanting to tow a travel trailer (caravan) that weighs 2500 pounds (1136 kilos) and has a tongue weight of 250 pounds (113 kilos). Is this going to destroy my car? What sort of modifications do you recommend? I live in the Rocky mountains of Utah so this is a concern. Cheers, Trebek

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Weight of the car is in the region of 1500Kg's. If you abide by the 85% "rule" then the caravan is well below that weight so you should have no issue there. By tounge weight, I take it you mean "Nose Weight" - that weight exerted by the tow socket on the caravan? Max for the Volvos (bar the XC90) is usually 75Kg's (about 160lbs - UK). If you are putting down more then you need to redistribute your load in the caravan to bring the weight down or up to 75Kgs.. I would recommend that you DO get an axillary oil cooler fitted if you have an auto gearbox. You maybe able to get one from either a good motor factors/suppliers or you can get them from your Volvo dealer... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I used to a S70 T5 and used it for pulling our caravan that weighted 1350kg`s and was an excellent tow car with plenty of torque. Never did ant modifications ours was a manual. Jim __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	From memory I think it was 75kg. Jim __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	You should be able to adjust the nose weight by adjusting the distribution of the load in the caravan. Then check the nose weight with scales. I have used spring assistors to prevent the tail of the car dropping in my S60 and V70. Jim __________________

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trebek New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2009 22:07 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Logan/Utah	The caravan I'm looking at, a Scamp 16' has a 113.6 kg tongue (nose) weight when fully loaded. Would stronger rear springs and a weight distribution hitch help make this possible?

Nov 18th, 2008, 12:39	#9
Martyn Cubitt MartynD5 Last Online: Nov 21st, 2008 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wimborne	Towing with S70 T5 I towed with a V70 T5 auto all round Europe over a number of years without any problems, fairly heavy van too. Fitting an oil cooler wont do any harm but not necessary. Only comment is that this rig is pretty heavy on gas, even by New World standards!

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