Towing Caravan with Lowered Suspension V70

laughjimbo · Mar 6th, 2013, 16:52

Can anyone tell me if they tow a caravan with lowered suspension, preferably on a V70.
The reason for this is I have a 2001 T5 and I am replacing all the suspension components. I am using Bilstein B6 Shocks and either new standard volvo springs or Eibach lowering springs.
Any opinions / advice greatly appreciated.
I am experienced at towing but normally tow with a Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 but would prefer to use my Volvo.
Thanks

Laughjimbo

laughjimbo · Mar 6th, 2013, 20:14

I had a conversation today with MAD Suspension, they do a set of replacement rear progressive strings for the V70 but they are quite pricey but worth it me thinks. I have heard that it may sit a little higher with these springs, is this true.
I have got a lot of car hi fi equipment to fit to the volvo also and this weighs a bit so i am thinking that this really is the route to take.
Anyone else fitted these to a V70?

classicswede · Mar 6th, 2013, 23:15

Do you have standard dampers or self leveling?

laughjimbo · Mar 7th, 2013, 11:37

It has standard dampers and I have got a set of bilstein B6 all round to fit, new uprated rear ARB and heavy duty drop links, wishbones and track rod ends and engine mounts. The car is getting a bit of a revamp as I do not intend getting rid of it.

laughjimbo · Mar 11th, 2013, 09:09

Can anyone who has tried MAD suspension tell me if the car sits higher and by how much approx?

outnumbered · Mar 11th, 2013, 21:44

i have the grayston rear progressive strings which are the same as MAD, my suspension is standard, with the above fitted it raised the car about 5 cm at the rear. if you need a picture of the car as standard with these fitted i will take a snap shot to give you some idea.
mike

t5steve · Mar 12th, 2013, 22:03

i have an 850 T5 estate with bilstein gold shocks and 30cm lowered eibach springs all round..................i regularly tow my caravan and have no problems.......i also have a heavy electric wheelchair in the boot area as well..........hope this helps

laughjimbo · Mar 21st, 2013, 16:56

Hiya Mike, that would be great if you could put up a picture on here, it would help me decide what to go with and T5steve that is also very helpful, what caravan are you towing with yours?

outnumbered · Mar 21st, 2013, 17:43

picture of the items fitted and them on the car.
mike

outnumbered · Mar 21st, 2013, 17:47

having issues putting up the other pictures.
mike

Mar 6th, 2013, 16:52	#1
laughjimbo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hertfordshire	Towing Caravan with Lowered Suspension V70 Can anyone tell me if they tow a caravan with lowered suspension, preferably on a V70. The reason for this is I have a 2001 T5 and I am replacing all the suspension components. I am using Bilstein B6 Shocks and either new standard volvo springs or Eibach lowering springs. Any opinions / advice greatly appreciated. I am experienced at towing but normally tow with a Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 but would prefer to use my Volvo. Thanks Laughjimbo

Mar 6th, 2013, 23:15	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:36 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Do you have standard dampers or self leveling? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 11th, 2013, 21:44	#6
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	i have the grayston rear progressive strings which are the same as MAD, my suspension is standard, with the above fitted it raised the car about 5 cm at the rear. if you need a picture of the car as standard with these fitted i will take a snap shot to give you some idea. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Mar 21st, 2013, 17:47	#10
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	having issues putting up the other pictures. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Mar 6th, 2013, 20:14	#2
laughjimbo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hertfordshire	I had a conversation today with MAD Suspension, they do a set of replacement rear progressive strings for the V70 but they are quite pricey but worth it me thinks. I have heard that it may sit a little higher with these springs, is this true. I have got a lot of car hi fi equipment to fit to the volvo also and this weighs a bit so i am thinking that this really is the route to take. Anyone else fitted these to a V70?

Mar 7th, 2013, 11:37	#4
laughjimbo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hertfordshire	It has standard dampers and I have got a set of bilstein B6 all round to fit, new uprated rear ARB and heavy duty drop links, wishbones and track rod ends and engine mounts. The car is getting a bit of a revamp as I do not intend getting rid of it.

Mar 11th, 2013, 09:09	#5
laughjimbo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hertfordshire	Can anyone who has tried MAD suspension tell me if the car sits higher and by how much approx?

Mar 12th, 2013, 22:03	#7
t5steve Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2015 01:23 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: laindon/essex	i have an 850 T5 estate with bilstein gold shocks and 30cm lowered eibach springs all round..................i regularly tow my caravan and have no problems.......i also have a heavy electric wheelchair in the boot area as well..........hope this helps

Mar 21st, 2013, 16:56	#8
laughjimbo Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2020 12:45 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hertfordshire	Hiya Mike, that would be great if you could put up a picture on here, it would help me decide what to go with and T5steve that is also very helpful, what caravan are you towing with yours?

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