General: - Towing with your XC

realslimshady · Jul 18th, 2020, 12:58

Hi! Just interested-what's the heaviest/furthest anyone has towed with their XC90?
I am working on the idea of towing my boat to Portugal, trailer weight will be minimum of two tonnes, probably slightly more, but less than the 2250kg allowed.
If it happens it will be Newhaven-Dieppe and 1500 miles or so through France and Spain to central PT.
Has anyone experience of using the car to tow these kind of distances and weights?
Interested to hear any hints/tips/comments.
Cheers

JohnL · Jul 18th, 2020, 14:25

Could you add a bit more info pls, is it an Auto or manual box and what year.
If its an auto I think there could be an added trans cooler needed, but most of the motorways have gradual slopes so may not be a problem, perhaps ask Volvo themselves what they recommend.
John

SwissXC90 · Jul 18th, 2020, 14:31

I towed a horse float once with one horse. That’s around 1500 kgs

Tows with ease with my D5 diesel. But of course you do have to be aware of (up to) 2 tonnes sitting behind you when you are braking and cornering.

PS: the horse was in the float, not towing it

realslimshady · Jul 18th, 2020, 15:05

56 plate auto

Father Ted · Jul 18th, 2020, 16:21

Max I've done is 1500Kgs of 23ft caravan with three adults in the car and a full boot. Merseyside to Aachen (Via Dover).

52 plate auto.
Ran like a dream.

m30rmf · Jul 18th, 2020, 18:50

Did woolacombe last year, 2 adults, 2 kids, 4 bikes on roof, boot full to roof and probably best part of 1800kg caravan behind, did journey perfectly until hit the inclines going into woolacombe.. Overheated gearbox going and on return... Once hit the motorway on way back performed faultless even with gearbox service on dashboard.

Tannaton · Jul 18th, 2020, 22:45

I towed a 500 Kg trailer with a 1.5 ton V50 on it (2.0t in total) from Edinburgh to Hull one afternoon. This was in a 2003 D5 auto with about 150k on the clock at the time. No issues at all.... and got out the other end without any aches or pains.

gmonag · Jul 19th, 2020, 10:08

I have towed an 1.8t caravan all over Europe many times, including crossing the alps. There is not a better tow vehicle.

However if you have not towed before you should not tow such a heavy load without training.

realslimshady · Jul 19th, 2020, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by m30rmf

Did woolacombe last year, 2 adults, 2 kids, 4 bikes on roof, boot full to roof and probably best part of 1800kg caravan behind, did journey perfectly until hit the inclines going into woolacombe.. Overheated gearbox going and on return... Once hit the motorway on way back performed faultless even with gearbox service on dashboard.

Did the service light subsequently go away?
If this trip happens I will get all the oils in the boxes and diffs changed beforehand.

gmonag · Jul 19th, 2020, 19:55

Better to change them afterwards

Jul 18th, 2020, 12:58	#1
realslimshady Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 10:56 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Andover	Towing with your XC Hi! Just interested-what's the heaviest/furthest anyone has towed with their XC90? I am working on the idea of towing my boat to Portugal, trailer weight will be minimum of two tonnes, probably slightly more, but less than the 2250kg allowed. If it happens it will be Newhaven-Dieppe and 1500 miles or so through France and Spain to central PT. Has anyone experience of using the car to tow these kind of distances and weights? Interested to hear any hints/tips/comments. Cheers

Jul 18th, 2020, 14:31	#3
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	I towed a horse float once with one horse. That’s around 1500 kgs Tows with ease with my D5 diesel. But of course you do have to be aware of (up to) 2 tonnes sitting behind you when you are braking and cornering. PS: the horse was in the float, not towing it __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Jul 18th, 2020, 16:21	#5
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Max I've done is 1500Kgs of 23ft caravan with three adults in the car and a full boot. Merseyside to Aachen (Via Dover). 52 plate auto. Ran like a dream. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Jul 18th, 2020, 22:45	#7
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I towed a 500 Kg trailer with a 1.5 ton V50 on it (2.0t in total) from Edinburgh to Hull one afternoon. This was in a 2003 D5 auto with about 150k on the clock at the time. No issues at all.... and got out the other end without any aches or pains. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Jul 19th, 2020, 10:08	#8
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	I have towed an 1.8t caravan all over Europe many times, including crossing the alps. There is not a better tow vehicle. However if you have not towed before you should not tow such a heavy load without training. __________________ Greg

Jul 18th, 2020, 14:25	#2
JohnL Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oise	Could you add a bit more info pls, is it an Auto or manual box and what year. If its an auto I think there could be an added trans cooler needed, but most of the motorways have gradual slopes so may not be a problem, perhaps ask Volvo themselves what they recommend. John

Jul 18th, 2020, 15:05	#4
realslimshady Junior Member Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 10:56 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Andover	56 plate auto

Jul 18th, 2020, 18:50	#6
m30rmf Senior Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2021 21:28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: leicestershire	Did woolacombe last year, 2 adults, 2 kids, 4 bikes on roof, boot full to roof and probably best part of 1800kg caravan behind, did journey perfectly until hit the inclines going into woolacombe.. Overheated gearbox going and on return... Once hit the motorway on way back performed faultless even with gearbox service on dashboard.

Jul 19th, 2020, 19:55	#10
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Better to change them afterwards __________________ Greg

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