Play on detachable towball - 2016 xc60

BBJ322 · Jul 12th, 2023, 21:06

I have a late 2016 XC60 fitted with the volvo detachable towbar. There is a noticeable amount of up/down play developing and a little from side to side.
The lock is useless, and I have been advised by a towbar specialist that it should not be used.
I have noticed similar play on other bars of similar design and would appreciate some advice.
How much play, if any, is acceptable and can the affected parts be replaced or is it a complete new bar? Has anyone experience with bars other than OEM?

I use the vehicle mainly for towing a 1600 kg caravan in the UK

Whyman · Jul 12th, 2023, 22:01

I had a similar concern with my towbar about 5 years ago and was able to seek advice from a Thule towbar dealer in Lincoln.

He advised that the play was within tolerance and was OK to use.

I have since upgraded the van to a 2000kg Swift Elegance Grande, with no problems with the towbar and the play has not increased significantly.

If it locks in solidly then you should not have a problem.

Jul 12th, 2023, 21:06	#1
BBJ322 New Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2023 17:44 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NORWICH	Play on detachable towball - 2016 xc60 I have a late 2016 XC60 fitted with the volvo detachable towbar. There is a noticeable amount of up/down play developing and a little from side to side. The lock is useless, and I have been advised by a towbar specialist that it should not be used. I have noticed similar play on other bars of similar design and would appreciate some advice. How much play, if any, is acceptable and can the affected parts be replaced or is it a complete new bar? Has anyone experience with bars other than OEM? I use the vehicle mainly for towing a 1600 kg caravan in the UK

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Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:00 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	I had a similar concern with my towbar about 5 years ago and was able to seek advice from a Thule towbar dealer in Lincoln. He advised that the play was within tolerance and was OK to use. I have since upgraded the van to a 2000kg Swift Elegance Grande, with no problems with the towbar and the play has not increased significantly. If it locks in solidly then you should not have a problem. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

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