Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > Towing and Caravan Topics

Notices

Towing and Caravan Topics A forum for all towing/caravanning related topics

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

13 pin Electric Socket Fitted Facing downwards

Views : 3147

Replies : 29

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 17:30   #1
Trev864
Junior Member
 

Last Online: May 30th, 2023 22:16
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Solihull
Default 13 pin Electric Socket Fitted Facing downwards

I have just had a Tow Trust detachable tow bar fitted to my 2015 XC60.

The 13 pin socket faces vertically down towards the road surface instead of facing directly backwards. All other cars I have had has the sockets facing backwards

My fitter insists that this is correct (it may be having looked at the fitting instructions) but it seems odd to me.

It obviously puts the cable closer to the road surface but I also am concerned if it would cause more damage fitted how it is should (god forbid) the caravan become detached from the car.

Has anyone else had this or questioned it?

Last edited by Trev864; Oct 13th, 2018 at 19:11.
Trev864 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 20:01   #2
The Ridge Rider
Ex Trog
 
The Ridge Rider's Avatar
 

Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 10:39
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Norfolk
Default

Mine is the same, just a bit of a pain to hook the electrics up, having to lay down and fit them, will i get better in time? one can only hope, have you still got your Boden bar attached or is it like mine, in a bin bag stored in the garage.
The Ridge Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 20:51   #3
Trev864
Junior Member
 

Last Online: May 30th, 2023 22:16
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Solihull
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Ridge Rider View Post
Mine is the same, just a bit of a pain to hook the electrics up, having to lay down and fit them, will i get better in time? one can only hope, have you still got your Boden bar attached or is it like mine, in a bin bag stored in the garage.
Sorry what a Boden bar?
Trev864 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:01   #4
The Ridge Rider
Ex Trog
 
The Ridge Rider's Avatar
 

Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 10:39
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Norfolk
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Trev864 View Post
Sorry what a Boden bar?
This is what should be behind the plastic bumper, but mine was removed, safety should be OK as there is a big lump of bracing bar behind it

8._Spare_bit[1].jpg
The Ridge Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to The Ridge Rider For This Useful Post:
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:08   #5
Trev864
Junior Member
 

Last Online: May 30th, 2023 22:16
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Solihull
Default

Ah yes sorry, the crash bar......

Yes its was removed when the towbar was fitted. And yes likewise, stored in the garage. I was just concerned that the socket was facing down at the road surface. I take it this doesn't mean that the cable is too close to the road?

Haven't had the caravan on the back yet...
Trev864 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:40   #6
The Ridge Rider
Ex Trog
 
The Ridge Rider's Avatar
 

Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 10:39
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Norfolk
Default

I tend to use a Bungie on my electrics, keeps the cable free from dragging, comes from being an Artic driver and using "Suzies" behind the cab on the air lines and electric cables.

This is what i had on my Jeep, till i came over to Volvo, off to NEC Monday so i will take photo's and update them.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Nearside[1].JPG (34.5 KB, 63 views)
The Ridge Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:49   #7
Trev864
Junior Member
 

Last Online: May 30th, 2023 22:16
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Solihull
Default

Yes, I used to use bungees when i had twin electrics too. Be good to see your set up with the electrics plugged into the vertically fitted socket.........
Trev864 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:56   #8
uniqueue
Member
 

Last Online: Nov 21st, 2023 23:43
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: somewhere over the rainbow
Default

I would be anything but happy if the rear crash structure of my car had been removed and not replaced.
The volvo approved fitting, and others are designed to allow the rear bar to remain in place once the towbar is fitted.
uniqueue is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 21:57   #9
The Ridge Rider
Ex Trog
 
The Ridge Rider's Avatar
 

Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 10:39
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Norfolk
Default

Caravan is the same, its just the Tugger has changed.
The Ridge Rider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Oct 13th, 2018, 22:42   #10
Clan
Experienced Member
 
Clan's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 14:09
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Trev864 View Post
Ah yes sorry, the crash bar......

Yes its was removed when the towbar was fitted. And yes likewise, stored in the garage. I was just concerned that the socket was facing down at the road surface. I take it this doesn't mean that the cable is too close to the road?

Haven't had the caravan on the back yet...
You need to get that beam refitted , if it won't fit get the towbar off , this is a vital part of the rear end safety system and has already voided your insurance . Make the installer pay... How will anyone find out? when you get rear ended and your passengers are killed … Yes it is that serious ..
That is a boron steel beam which is the hardest steel on the car designed to absorb most of a big impact before the chassis starts deforming , the non volvo tow bar is an unknown factor as it has not been crash tested like the volvo one which has brackets with known behaviour in an accident . .
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Rear structure.jpg (117.8 KB, 40 views)
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Last edited by Clan; Oct 13th, 2018 at 22:58.
Clan is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 22:08.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.