Wtf is this for??

Haldex · Mar 30th, 2018, 12:35

I’m puzzled with what could the volvo engineers have in mind when they designed this.. hook?.. And there’s two of them- one on each hatch grab handle..

bobby2000 · Mar 30th, 2018, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Haldex

I’m puzzled with what could the volvo engineers have in mind when they designed this.. hook?.. And there’s two of them- one on each hatch grab handle..

Never realised that was meant to be a hook, looks like a waste of space.
Not literally.

canis · Mar 30th, 2018, 13:03

It's a vertical descention arrest device. It's there to defy gravity.

SwissXC90 · Mar 30th, 2018, 13:11

It's a picnic hook

When having a picnic, you hang your food supply bag on a strap looped over the hook.

Prevents the ants from getting into the food.

Those Swedes think of everything!

nu11eaf · Mar 30th, 2018, 13:15

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Originally Posted by Haldex

I’m puzzled with what could the volvo engineers have in mind when they designed this.. hook?.. And there’s two of them- one on each hatch grab handle..

Its obvious really, if you buy a new fly fishing line you hook it on that hook and unwind it from its spool as you walk backwards then fix the end of the line to your reel backing line and wind it on to the reel as you walk forwards.

Haldex · Mar 30th, 2018, 13:33

Bahahah

Hilarious!

Keep ‘em coming!

ksmi · Mar 30th, 2018, 14:49

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Originally Posted by canis

It's a vertical descention arrest device. It's there to defy gravity.

You mean like an updated version of the infamous 'Sky Hook' ?
thanks for that Canis,was a bit puzzled.

Regards,K.

Bernard F · Mar 30th, 2018, 14:53

How about to tie the boot lid down on a protruding long load. Must confess I have never noticed them looking only towards the close switch. I assume I do have them.

ksmi · Mar 30th, 2018, 14:57

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Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Its obvious really, if you buy a new fly fishing line you hook it on that hook and unwind it from its spool as you walk backwards then fix the end of the line to your reel backing line and wind it on to the reel as you walk forwards.

That's Amazing.......,I think,........hang on just tried that, and instead of the line going round the reel,it dragged the car toward me!
Back to the drawing board?

Regards,K.

Boatie · Mar 30th, 2018, 16:29

I hadn't realized it was there! However, on thinking about it is it for hooking something on to hold the load deck up when the totally ineffective hydraulic strut can't cope with having an extra feather on it?

My question is what are those little plastic tabs half way up the leading edge of the rear side windows for? Noticed them for the first time a week or so ago. Only had the car 13 months !!

Frank

Mar 30th, 2018, 12:35	#1
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SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	It's a picnic hook When having a picnic, you hang your food supply bag on a strap looped over the hook. Prevents the ants from getting into the food. Those Swedes think of everything! __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

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Bernard F Senior Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2021 14:57 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brentwood	How about to tie the boot lid down on a protruding long load. Must confess I have never noticed them looking only towards the close switch. I assume I do have them. __________________ XC60 T5 MY18 Inscription Pro, Intellisafe Pro, Xenium, Keyless, Silver, Dark windows, Tempa spare wheel.

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canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	It's a vertical descention arrest device. It's there to defy gravity.

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Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Bahahah Hilarious! Keep ‘em coming!

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Boatie Master Member Last Online: Today 16:41 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watford	I hadn't realized it was there! However, on thinking about it is it for hooking something on to hold the load deck up when the totally ineffective hydraulic strut can't cope with having an extra feather on it? My question is what are those little plastic tabs half way up the leading edge of the rear side windows for? Noticed them for the first time a week or so ago. Only had the car 13 months !! Frank

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