Volvo V90 Trailer module

[Beavis]

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Are you sure its a V90 towbar, I can only find a fixed towbar for the XC90, may fit though.
https://www.volvopartshop.com/towbar...16-19352-p.asp

yes, sure its a V90 one. the part number matches the various volvo accessory websites i've found, plus the volvo dealer advertised it as V90. i also checked the instructions on many aftermarket ones and the diagrams for the part of the towbar which fits the chassis is identical to every other one in terms of size and design. the only difference is the hook. even the instructions which have the part number and pictures of the v90 match up with the labels on the box.

suppose most v90 owners prefer a folding one for cleaner looks, - but after my experience with my 2 week old Skoda superb a few years back when a van slowly backed into the car, if i'd kept my removable towhook on the car the bodywork wouldn't have been damaged - might have just needed a new hook.

[mr rusty]

When I got my new (pre-registered) V90 and asked for a towbar, dealer offered volvo electric folding or a detachable at half the price. As it's only occasional I went for the cheaper option. Turned out to be a Witter/westfalia. No problems with it. does what it is supposed to.

[Beavis]

Originally Posted by mr rusty

When I got my new (pre-registered) V90 and asked for a towbar, dealer offered volvo electric folding or a detachable at half the price. As it's only occasional I went for the cheaper option. Turned out to be a Witter/westfalia. No problems with it. does what it is supposed to.

wish mine offered me that deal. they came back with £1075 for electric one. i only use it 2 or 3 times a year to carry bikes on a towbar carrier, and once a year to take my gardening gear down the allotment. hence why i'm comfortable for £400/500, but 1k+ is too much for my use - i'd be better running my existing audi a6 along this one as that'll cost less than £500 a year to run exc fuel.

[dougaldavis]

31454602 is the trailer module you need .
The fixed towbar was initially offered along with the semi electric version but was swiftly removed from the accessory list so im guessing the dealer had an old one lying around

[Wizzpop]

Originally Posted by Clan

for example the tow bars supplied for UK have a full length big hard foam piece supplied with them which goes between bumper and towbar ..]

Really, since when?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Wizzpop

Really, since when?

The XC90 has the full width foam block in the kit from at least 2 years ago the XC60 has a foam block on each end in the kit so slightly different .

Most are factory fitted now so can't remember about the later more current models they all look the same without the bumper anyway :-)

[Wizzpop]

Originally Posted by Clan

The XC90 has the full width foam block in the kit from at least 2 years ago the XC60 has a foam block on each end in the kit so slightly different .

Most are factory fitted now so can't remember about the later more current models they all look the same without the bumper anyway :-)

I can't see any foam blocks or mention of them here
https://accessories.volvocars.com/In...0(18-)/2019/T5

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Wizzpop

I can't see any foam blocks or mention of them here
https://accessories.volvocars.com/In...0(18-)/2019/T5

well there you go , thats different to the XC90 and the XC60 ...perhaps the bumper already has the required protection built in as time goes on ...

[Beavis]

Originally Posted by dougaldavis

31454602 is the trailer module you need .
The fixed towbar was initially offered along with the semi electric version but was swiftly removed from the accessory list so im guessing the dealer had an old one lying around

thank you for this helpful post. the dealer who sold me the towbar also identified that part number for the module and its winging it way to me. once fitted i'll see if my local dealer can do the software update.

does anyone know if the software update is to code the module to the car, or if only changes ABS/Stability/reverse sensor settings?
my 10 yr old audi needed the coding to recognise the towing module and wouldn't work until it was coded, whilst my old style XC90 worked fine without the coding and as i was only using the towbar for a bike carrier i never got the software done as i think on that car it would have only helped ABS/stability if towing a caravan.

[Beavis]

Originally Posted by Clan

well there you go , thats different to the XC90 and the XC60 ...perhaps the bumper already has the required protection built in as time goes on ...

https://accessories.volvocars.com/In...20(17-)%202020
mine just has the foam end blocks like in this link attached - item "B" - suppose it stops the edge of the towbar punching through the bumper in the event of a low speed shunt. the rest of the towbar is fairly smooth edged so i assume less risk.