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Sep 10th, 2019, 08:25 | #1 |
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tow bar options pls
hi guys, v90 cc 2018.
what are my tow bar options.. diy https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/202700689700 https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/26411748759...iABEgLjTvD_BwE specialist tow bar fitter , fitting the above or dealership.. anyone retro fitted teh tow by a dealership that can advise on what this costs please.. thanks Aj |
Sep 10th, 2019, 09:13 | #2 |
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The Volvo electically deployed towbar is very smart, and cannot be seen at all unless deployed. It is so convenient to just press a button, the hook drops down and just needs a simple lift and click into place.
This one https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/202700689700 looks to be the genuine Volvo one, but note the price doesn't include electrics or fitting, and you would need get your dealer to load the associated software. If you only use a towbar infrequently the Westfalia one may suffice. Does it need cut outs in the bumper panel? The Volvo one doesn't. Although expensive I do like the electric one
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Sep 10th, 2019, 09:25 | #3 |
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I could be wrong but I am sceptical of aftermarket tow bars, I may or may not keep car and I'm unsure how the dealership will react to an aftermarket jobby bolted on rather than the Volvo part (supplied and fitted). I've seen awful bars with pieces of plastic from the rear valance chopped out to accommodate on previous gen XC60s.
The best price I could get for the correct part fitted at my local dealership, Squire Furneaux Guildford, is £1000 supplied and fitted. That is £98 less than a well-respected local Volvo independent. I'm sure the Volvo retractable tow bar is an excellent unit and includes the clever tow software but £1000 feel like a total prostate check. I'd be interested to hear others experiences but from what I can tell on the forum those that have the tow bar bought it as an option at time of purchase so may have even got a discount. To be honest I'd probably go down the Volvo supplied part too even with the generous level of bunce they have added in for themselves!
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Sep 10th, 2019, 10:24 | #4 |
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I have the Volvo electric deployable towbar and although expensive, as I tow a large caravan often I think it was a good choice, and would recommend it if you use it regularly to tow, especially with a large trailer or caravan.
Which ever towbar you decide on I strongly recommend you have the Volvo electric tow module and 13 pin socket fitted by Volvo as they will install the integrated software. When you connect up a trailer with the Volvo software installed the car is adapted for towing. Reverse beepers are disabled along with Bliss, as well as "coasting" in eco mode, stop start, and pilot assist are disabled, (adaptive or standard cruise control still work) cars fog lights are turned off, the cars trailer stability system is turned on, they may be other adaptions I cant think of at the moment but it is a really good system. 360 or Rear view camera has a trailer line to make hooking up a doddle.
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Sep 10th, 2019, 11:40 | #5 |
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I nearly got one as would rather be all volvo parts but soon realised there wasn’t enough clearance for a Alko hitch. They do a swan neck type but this isn’t avalaible for my car
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Sep 10th, 2019, 12:45 | #6 |
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I have the Volvo electrically deployed one and agree with the other comments. It is expensive but a brilliant solution.
The position of the electrical socket on the side of the hitch is ideal. As well as the other benefits mentioned here, the Volvo software also does a lighting check when it detects a trailer is connected, where it lights each of the trailer lights in turn and all together. You can stand and watch it, but it alerts on the dash if there is a problem.
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Sep 10th, 2019, 13:15 | #7 |
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Part of me wishes I bought the XC60 D4 rather than T5 as we keep toying with buying a caravan not sure I could stomach c20mpg towing a family caravan with the T5.
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Sep 10th, 2019, 16:51 | #8 |
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My caravan has an Alko hitch as most if not all do these days, and it has enough clearance, no problem at all.
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Sep 10th, 2019, 17:12 | #9 |
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The one they said I could have was on a display model. Even brought a tape measure out for me to check. There was just about 40mm clearance which isn’t enough for my alko hitch. Don’t want to risk it popping out
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