Suitable Towbars For Xc70 03 Reg

SHALLCROFT · Jun 17th, 2007, 21:27

Hi, Sorry if someone has already answered this one but I couldn't find it. We are looking to put a detachable towbar on our XC70 (has the metal plate just below the boot) Can anyone advise if this is possible? We would be looking for it to be fitted rather than trust our wiring expertise. Does the towbar have to Volvo or can it be Brink/Witter etc?
Thanks.

cumbrianmale · Jun 25th, 2007, 19:03

My tow bar is a Volvo one but was manufactured by Brink. All cars since S reg. have to have a type approved tow bar, so they will all fit to all manufacturers mounting points. You will be fine with Witter Brink or Bosal who are the big players. Have a look on Towsure and Towequipe to get an idea what you want.

KeatV70D5SE · Jun 26th, 2007, 21:13

I have the Volvo detachable one, luckily it was fitted when I bought the car so the hideous £400+ price tag didn't worry me. Given the cost of the car it's worth getting the proper thing though. You even get a branded "stump cover" for when the ball is removed.

One thing though - it's worth getting the wiring checked by an auto specialist as dealers are notoriously rubbish when it comes to towbar wiring and fitting. Some dealers even contract the fitting out (and suitably increase the price of course...)

SHALLCROFT · Jun 27th, 2007, 20:48

Thank-you to all who responded. We opted for a Volvo fitted one at a competitive price by our local Volvo dealer.

Rooster · Jul 22nd, 2007, 00:07

You get what you pay for, volvo's towbars are expensive but the quality is second to none,

Just have a look at one and compare it to a none gen one and you will see the differance,

searider · Mar 12th, 2009, 22:16

Does anyone know who manufacturers the removeable towbar for the XC70 for Volvo. Just been quoted £645 for a towbar from Volvo and don't believe that they manufacture them themselves.

Towbar specialists have quoted about £400 for Witter or Westfalia.

Noticed a V70 parked up with a removeable Volvo branded Brink towbar recently. Unfortunately Brink don't list a removeable towbar for the XC70.

Cheers

Duncan

Jun 17th, 2007, 21:27	#1
SHALLCROFT New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2009 20:28 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CHESHIRE	Suitable Towbars For Xc70 03 Reg Hi, Sorry if someone has already answered this one but I couldn't find it. We are looking to put a detachable towbar on our XC70 (has the metal plate just below the boot) Can anyone advise if this is possible? We would be looking for it to be fitted rather than trust our wiring expertise. Does the towbar have to Volvo or can it be Brink/Witter etc? Thanks.

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cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	My tow bar is a Volvo one but was manufactured by Brink. All cars since S reg. have to have a type approved tow bar, so they will all fit to all manufacturers mounting points. You will be fine with Witter Brink or Bosal who are the big players. Have a look on Towsure and Towequipe to get an idea what you want. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

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KeatV70D5SE Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2014 21:51 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: York	I have the Volvo detachable one, luckily it was fitted when I bought the car so the hideous £400+ price tag didn't worry me. Given the cost of the car it's worth getting the proper thing though. You even get a branded "stump cover" for when the ball is removed. One thing though - it's worth getting the wiring checked by an auto specialist as dealers are notoriously rubbish when it comes to towbar wiring and fitting. Some dealers even contract the fitting out (and suitably increase the price of course...) __________________ Keat 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux . Black, Black Leather, factory privacy glass, RTI & TV, Phone (also Bluetooth), Premium Sound & Sub with IPOD, Isofix & built-in booster seats, Bi-Xenons, rear spoiler.

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SHALLCROFT New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2009 20:28 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CHESHIRE	Towbar For Xc70 Thank-you to all who responded. We opted for a Volvo fitted one at a competitive price by our local Volvo dealer.

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searider Junior Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2021 00:04 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southampton	Does anyone know who manufacturers the removeable towbar for the XC70 for Volvo. Just been quoted £645 for a towbar from Volvo and don't believe that they manufacture them themselves. Towbar specialists have quoted about £400 for Witter or Westfalia. Noticed a V70 parked up with a removeable Volvo branded Brink towbar recently. Unfortunately Brink don't list a removeable towbar for the XC70. Cheers Duncan

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