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Jul 1st, 2020, 21:45 | #1 |
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Towbar Condition
Hi,
My Volvo V90 MY19 has they factory fitted Towbar and having not used it since September last year, I was surprised to say the least at the condition of it. I have attached a few pics and would welcome any comments or advice as to why it looks this way. If it just needs a clean then again I would welcome advice on what I should use. Thanks Last edited by dmk821150; Jul 1st, 2020 at 22:00. |
Jul 1st, 2020, 21:55 | #2 | |
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Try again,
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Jul 1st, 2020, 22:01 | #3 |
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I have now attached the pics
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Jul 1st, 2020, 22:18 | #4 |
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Hi,
I note your location and my first thought was as it gets a little cold up there in winter, therefore salt may have something to do with it. I am sure someone will be around soon to put me right. The same tow bar is fitted to my V90 and it dosen't look like that.
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Jul 1st, 2020, 22:46 | #5 |
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That was my initial thought re the cold....
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Jul 7th, 2020, 22:33 | #6 |
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The ball on my tow bar does rust like that as well if it has not been used for a couple of months or so.
It is easily cleaned up with a bit of coarse wire wool, but I have now taken to wiping the ball with a bit of light grease after use. This is not a problem if I am using the trailer next time, but I have to remember to clean it off with some thinners on a rag if I am going to tow the caravan.
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