What Towbar?

remfanuk · Jun 25th, 2009, 17:46

I am about to collect an 05/54 Reg XC90 next week that I wish to put a towbar on but I know nothing about them! I only wish to have a towbar fitted in order to have a bike rack attached to it.

Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. I have been quoted £420 for a Westfalia towbar (inc wiring harness and fitting) which seems a lot when I will never actually tow anything. Think a Thule bike carrier was £110 with lights etc that carries 2 adult bikes.

I live in Lincolnshire so if anyone has used a good dealer/fitter please let me know. Ideally I wish to spend as little as possible on the towbar and would be grateful for any help or advice. Thanks.

cumbrianmale · Jun 25th, 2009, 22:10

Here you go, Towequipe sell on ebay they have a few options.

remfanuk · Jun 26th, 2009, 19:02

Thanks for that. I am ploughing through the many options they have. I have to admit to being confused by towbars and what's needed etc. I may have to bite the bullet and go for the Westfalia one. Thanks again.

pdr944 · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:03

there,s a very impressive volvo original cycle carrier on ebay in the xc90 section.has a buy it now price of £200 but it looks the business.

peter.

there is also a genuine volvo fixed towbar at £220.

peter.

remfanuk · Jul 9th, 2009, 18:04

thanks for the replies...however, i am now considering seriously a roof mounted system instead...cheaper, more appropriate for our needs, etc...thanks!

Jun 25th, 2009, 17:46	#1
remfanuk Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2022 17:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincoln	What Towbar? I am about to collect an 05/54 Reg XC90 next week that I wish to put a towbar on but I know nothing about them! I only wish to have a towbar fitted in order to have a bike rack attached to it. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. I have been quoted £420 for a Westfalia towbar (inc wiring harness and fitting) which seems a lot when I will never actually tow anything. Think a Thule bike carrier was £110 with lights etc that carries 2 adult bikes. I live in Lincolnshire so if anyone has used a good dealer/fitter please let me know. Ideally I wish to spend as little as possible on the towbar and would be grateful for any help or advice. Thanks.

Jun 25th, 2009, 22:10	#2
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Jul 1st, 2009, 09:03	#4
pdr944 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2009 17:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: middlewich	there,s a very impressive volvo original cycle carrier on ebay in the xc90 section.has a buy it now price of £200 but it looks the business. peter. there is also a genuine volvo fixed towbar at £220. peter. Last edited by pdr944; Jul 1st, 2009 at 11:18.

Jun 26th, 2009, 19:02	#3
remfanuk Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2022 17:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincoln	Thanks for that. I am ploughing through the many options they have. I have to admit to being confused by towbars and what's needed etc. I may have to bite the bullet and go for the Westfalia one. Thanks again.

Jul 9th, 2009, 18:04	#5
remfanuk Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2022 17:20 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincoln	thanks for the replies...however, i am now considering seriously a roof mounted system instead...cheaper, more appropriate for our needs, etc...thanks!

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