how does tow ball attach to this?

subevo · May 29th, 2010, 18:59

hi just bought a c70 with no tow ball but im not sure where to get whatever fits to this arrangement .anyone point me in the right direction.picture below.

Clan · May 29th, 2010, 19:33

Thats nothing to do with Volvo , youd be best off removing it and throwing it away ...

dave.robbo · May 29th, 2010, 19:34

I think that's known as a 'receiver' hitch.

Is there any manufacturer details on the bracket itself?

244T · May 29th, 2010, 20:27

Looks like a home made item, the welding holding the bracket for the lighting socket does not look up to much either, perhaps some one has made it for a cycle carrier?

All towing brackets need to be type approved i think?

cumbrianmale · May 29th, 2010, 20:48

Looks a bit Heath Robinson to me, unless you know the manufacturer I would remove it.

Westyman · May 29th, 2010, 21:24

Square pegs and round holes come to mind!!

subevo · May 31st, 2010, 13:19

thanks for the replys .at first i thought it was a cycle carrier but on looking underneath it is securly fastened to the chassis in 4 points and looks very strong.its only for a small trailer so id prefer to get it working for free unless you know of a cheap replacement.

RegG · May 31st, 2010, 13:40

I would be very wary about using this bracket to tow even a small trailer. It may be cheaper in the short term to fix some sort of tow ball but in the long run it could be an expensive way to go. Much better to ring around the towbar suppliers in your area and get a quote for a new one. As the electrics already appear to be fitted it should not cost too much to replace.

Oilydad · May 31st, 2010, 14:50

That's really different.

Never seen anything like it, and I too reckon that it's home made.

Yes, you are right, tow bars have to be type approved for towing. You could get into an awful lot of trouble if something came loose from this, I reckon.

I agree 100% with Clan. Bin it. Either that, or fit a big spike to it, and brake hard in front of tailgating BMW's.

Clifford Pope · Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:33

It looks like one of these:

http://www.hitchcorner.com/trailer-h...ccessories.htm

May 29th, 2010, 18:59	#1
subevo New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2010 21:54 Join Date: May 2010 Location: hamilton	how does tow ball attach to this? hi just bought a c70 with no tow ball but im not sure where to get whatever fits to this arrangement .anyone point me in the right direction.picture below.

May 29th, 2010, 19:33	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 00:08 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Thats nothing to do with Volvo , youd be best off removing it and throwing it away ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 29th, 2010, 19:34	#3
dave.robbo T5 Owner.. Last Online: Mar 10th, 2016 15:56 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gloucester	I think that's known as a 'receiver' hitch. Is there any manufacturer details on the bracket itself? __________________ Used to have a P2 V70 T5 SE Auto.. And before that, an 850. Now, a P1 V70 SE auto, bi-fuel, but the gas tank's been removed. Why??

May 29th, 2010, 20:27	#4
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Home made? Looks like a home made item, the welding holding the bracket for the lighting socket does not look up to much either, perhaps some one has made it for a cycle carrier? All towing brackets need to be type approved i think? __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

May 29th, 2010, 20:48	#5
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Looks a bit Heath Robinson to me, unless you know the manufacturer I would remove it. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

May 29th, 2010, 21:24	#6
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	Square pegs and round holes come to mind!!

May 31st, 2010, 13:19	#7
subevo New Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2010 21:54 Join Date: May 2010 Location: hamilton	thanks for the replys .at first i thought it was a cycle carrier but on looking underneath it is securly fastened to the chassis in 4 points and looks very strong.its only for a small trailer so id prefer to get it working for free unless you know of a cheap replacement.

May 31st, 2010, 13:40	#8
RegG New Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2011 09:59 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nottingham	I would be very wary about using this bracket to tow even a small trailer. It may be cheaper in the short term to fix some sort of tow ball but in the long run it could be an expensive way to go. Much better to ring around the towbar suppliers in your area and get a quote for a new one. As the electrics already appear to be fitted it should not cost too much to replace. __________________ 2010 V50 R-Design SE 2.0d Powershift, in Brilliant Blue.

May 31st, 2010, 14:50	#9
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	That's really different. Never seen anything like it, and I too reckon that it's home made. Yes, you are right, tow bars have to be type approved for towing. You could get into an awful lot of trouble if something came loose from this, I reckon. I agree 100% with Clan. Bin it. Either that, or fit a big spike to it, and brake hard in front of tailgating BMW's. __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more!

Jun 2nd, 2010, 13:33	#10
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: May 9th, 2024 08:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	It looks like one of these: http://www.hitchcorner.com/trailer-h...ccessories.htm

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