What weight do you tow?

Bigun37 · Jul 23rd, 2015, 20:53

I was wondering after pulling my new twin wheel van over the weekend was what other users of the forum are pulling with their XC60?

I've got a D4 AWD 2013 pulling a max of 1739 with 90 on the ball.

I was also wondering how many were pulling tw vans with their 60's and how they cope with 90kgs on the ball?

Mine is around 6% of the max weight which is slap bang in the middle of the recommended 5/7% of max weight on the ball.

I've had my 60 for two years now and considering a new 90 next year with I believe 130kgs on the ball and 2700 kerb weight.

8ig steve · Jul 23rd, 2015, 22:39

I am pulling a single axle 1600kg with 90kg on the ball, which is about 5.6% of caravan weight. Tows very well gives about 26mpg.

Not much advantage in going over 100kg ball limit on the car as I believe most caravan chassis are limited to 100kg anyway

Lamp Swinger · Jul 24th, 2015, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8ig steve

Not much advantage in going over 100kg ball limit on the car as I believe most caravan chassis are limited to 100kg anyway

Steve, you are right, Al-Ko and BPW chassis "A" frames have a 100kg weight limit.

Like you, I tow a 1600kg single axle without any problems.

David

Bigun37 · Jul 24th, 2015, 15:53

Thanks for that piece of info.

topofthestack · Jul 24th, 2015, 20:25

If you have a Volvo tow bar then the maximum nose weight of the caravan should not exceed 90kgs. Not a great selling point for the XC60 as lots of other 4x4s exceed 100kgs but just about manageable with putting most things in the back and filling up the car.

If you put any other make of tow bar on, then check the nose weight limit and with your dealer as you may invalidate your warranty.

Anyway, we have a D5 SE LUX Auto (215bhp) and it's a dream to pull our Bailey Pageant Series 7 'Provence'. If ordering from new, I'd recommend anyone to have the load adjusting option installed.

TG

willin · Jul 24th, 2015, 21:08

Got a 2013 AWD SE and tow a single wheel 'van with a max of 1460kg. Don't think I've ever loaded it any where near 1460kg though. Haven't checked the noseweight but will do so on next excursion. Anyway it tows a dream and I have to remind myself I am towing because it is just so smooth and fuss free.

I am currently awaiting a reply from the insurance company about my 'van which was severely battered by massive hailstones on July1st/2nd.

8ig steve · Jul 24th, 2015, 21:32

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Originally Posted by willin

a single wheel 'van with a max of 1460kg.

Thats one hell of a balancing act

muffking · Jul 26th, 2015, 17:14

Bit of a light weight in my V60 as I'm only pulling around 300 kgs inc. trailer

normcat · Jul 26th, 2015, 19:53

The 90kg nose weight specified by Volvo relates to the car not the towbar. It doesn't matter which make of towbar is fitted and what is says on the towbar xc60 is restricted to a max of 90kg. If you are stopped for a check and found to be over the manucturers limit you can be prosecuted.

mordred1973 · Aug 6th, 2015, 14:47

tow 1750kg of twin axel caravan regularly....

Jul 23rd, 2015, 20:53	#1
Bigun37 Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 13:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: St Helen's	What weight do you tow? I was wondering after pulling my new twin wheel van over the weekend was what other users of the forum are pulling with their XC60? I've got a D4 AWD 2013 pulling a max of 1739 with 90 on the ball. I was also wondering how many were pulling tw vans with their 60's and how they cope with 90kgs on the ball? Mine is around 6% of the max weight which is slap bang in the middle of the recommended 5/7% of max weight on the ball. I've had my 60 for two years now and considering a new 90 next year with I believe 130kgs on the ball and 2700 kerb weight.

Aug 6th, 2015, 14:47	#10
mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	tow 1750kg of twin axel caravan regularly.... __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

Jul 23rd, 2015, 22:39	#2
8ig steve Junior Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2017 08:55 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grantham	I am pulling a single axle 1600kg with 90kg on the ball, which is about 5.6% of caravan weight. Tows very well gives about 26mpg. Not much advantage in going over 100kg ball limit on the car as I believe most caravan chassis are limited to 100kg anyway

Jul 24th, 2015, 15:53	#4
Bigun37 Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2015 13:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: St Helen's	Thanks for that piece of info.

Jul 24th, 2015, 20:25	#5
topofthestack Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West of London	If you have a Volvo tow bar then the maximum nose weight of the caravan should not exceed 90kgs. Not a great selling point for the XC60 as lots of other 4x4s exceed 100kgs but just about manageable with putting most things in the back and filling up the car. If you put any other make of tow bar on, then check the nose weight limit and with your dealer as you may invalidate your warranty. Anyway, we have a D5 SE LUX Auto (215bhp) and it's a dream to pull our Bailey Pageant Series 7 'Provence'. If ordering from new, I'd recommend anyone to have the load adjusting option installed. TG

Jul 24th, 2015, 21:08	#6
willin New Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2016 14:40 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle	Got a 2013 AWD SE and tow a single wheel 'van with a max of 1460kg. Don't think I've ever loaded it any where near 1460kg though. Haven't checked the noseweight but will do so on next excursion. Anyway it tows a dream and I have to remind myself I am towing because it is just so smooth and fuss free. I am currently awaiting a reply from the insurance company about my 'van which was severely battered by massive hailstones on July1st/2nd.

Jul 26th, 2015, 17:14	#8
muffking Senior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2018 13:04 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lincs.	Bit of a light weight in my V60 as I'm only pulling around 300 kgs inc. trailer

Jul 26th, 2015, 19:53	#9
normcat Junior Member Last Online: May 17th, 2019 13:11 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: hamilton	The 90kg nose weight specified by Volvo relates to the car not the towbar. It doesn't matter which make of towbar is fitted and what is says on the towbar xc60 is restricted to a max of 90kg. If you are stopped for a check and found to be over the manucturers limit you can be prosecuted.

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