XC90 retractable tow bar (dealer fit) - Page 4

nu11eaf · Aug 15th, 2020, 12:40

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Originally Posted by bobby2000

I wasn't sure what I was seeing. Out of sight out of mind, I guess.

Yes you can't expect anything better when you only spend £58'000 on a car these days. In reality it does nit look bad in real life and you do not see the cut out unless you kneel down and look for it.

volvocamper · Aug 15th, 2020, 13:20

There is still a cut-out in the bumper when towbar is fitted at the factory but it is all very neat and I notice the edge of the cut-out is painted so I guess if you order a new rear bumper (and they come painted) you can specify one for a car fitted with a towbar??? Hope I do not need to find out!

avrovulcan · Mar 8th, 2021, 09:59

Hi,

My Dad has just tried to lower his electric retractable towbar on his 2016 XC90 and it won't work. It worked perfectly fine last summer, when they last used it.

He said that the dash flashed up a towbar service message briefly before disappearing, but the car was serviced last month.

Does anyone know if the towbar should have been serviced at the same time as the car, and does the 'service required' message stop the towbar from working?

Thank all.

nu11eaf · Mar 8th, 2021, 12:18

Spray some WD40 over the towbar joints, it may need a little pull as the button is pressed, it might be just lack of use over the lay up, if that does not work check the fuse.

avrovulcan · Mar 8th, 2021, 13:26

Thanks, he'll try that.

He has also just told me that the button for the towbar usually lights up when he opens the tailgate, but it isn't lighting up now.

nu11eaf · Mar 8th, 2021, 13:35

May be the fuse then or bad contact.

AndrewV90 · Apr 29th, 2021, 11:14

If anyone is interested, Clive Brook in Yorkshire currently have a special offer on the electric retractable tow bar fully fitted for £990 inc. VAT. At either Bradford or Huddersfield dealerships. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254532054479

Beancounter27 · Apr 29th, 2021, 22:15

Last year I discovered that ordering a new XC90 B5 Diesel with a towbar would have increased the initial car tax because CO2 emissions would be fractionally higher. An easy saving by getting the towbar dealer fitted as the cost is the same or less.
My plan changed when I found a 5k miles used XC90 with everything I wanted except a towbar. Got a dealer to fit the towbar and they’ve done a neat job.

Mar 8th, 2021, 12:18	#34
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:19 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Spray some WD40 over the towbar joints, it may need a little pull as the button is pressed, it might be just lack of use over the lay up, if that does not work check the fuse. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Mar 8th, 2021, 13:35	#36
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:19 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	May be the fuse then or bad contact. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Apr 29th, 2021, 11:14	#37
AndrewV90 New Member Last Online: May 12th, 2021 23:14 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Warrington	Retractable tow bar If anyone is interested, Clive Brook in Yorkshire currently have a special offer on the electric retractable tow bar fully fitted for £990 inc. VAT. At either Bradford or Huddersfield dealerships. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254532054479

Apr 29th, 2021, 22:15	#38
Beancounter27 New Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Harrogate	Towbar affects CO2 emissions and car tax Last year I discovered that ordering a new XC90 B5 Diesel with a towbar would have increased the initial car tax because CO2 emissions would be fractionally higher. An easy saving by getting the towbar dealer fitted as the cost is the same or less. My plan changed when I found a 5k miles used XC90 with everything I wanted except a towbar. Got a dealer to fit the towbar and they’ve done a neat job. __________________ Now: XC90 R-Design Pro B35 Mild hybrid Diesel MY2022, Pine Grey, Charcoal Past: XC90 Inscription Pro B35 Mild hybrid Diesel MY2020, Onyx Black, Charcoal

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Aug 15th, 2020, 13:20	#32
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Today 13:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	There is still a cut-out in the bumper when towbar is fitted at the factory but it is all very neat and I notice the edge of the cut-out is painted so I guess if you order a new rear bumper (and they come painted) you can specify one for a car fitted with a towbar??? Hope I do not need to find out!

Mar 8th, 2021, 09:59	#33
avrovulcan New Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leicestershire	Hi, My Dad has just tried to lower his electric retractable towbar on his 2016 XC90 and it won't work. It worked perfectly fine last summer, when they last used it. He said that the dash flashed up a towbar service message briefly before disappearing, but the car was serviced last month. Does anyone know if the towbar should have been serviced at the same time as the car, and does the 'service required' message stop the towbar from working? Thank all.

Mar 8th, 2021, 13:26	#35
avrovulcan New Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2024 16:43 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leicestershire	Thanks, he'll try that. He has also just told me that the button for the towbar usually lights up when he opens the tailgate, but it isn't lighting up now.

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