Tow equipment

atnas666 · May 5th, 2021, 10:03

Hi guys I'm fitting a tow bar to my v70 08
What electric adapters/ hranes do I actually need?
Universal or volvo
Same with software.

Any part numbers would be a grat help.

Thanks guys

Tatsfield · May 5th, 2021, 10:12

Be careful of non Volvo tow kit. When I bought my second hand XC70 from a main dealer, it came complete with a tow bar which I assumed was a Volvo unit as the dealer included it in the overall specification of the car when it was offered to me. Subsequently we discovered that it was not a Volvo unit, the electrics were not Volvo kit and it had been botched by the original owner or a non Volvo garage to fit, including diverting power from the rear screen demist and butchering the fuse box which disrupted other systems. The dealer refitted it free of charge, even after 3 years, and said that a genuine Volvo set would have fitted easily without the need to break into circuits that should have been left alone.

atnas666 · May 5th, 2021, 10:18

Thank you very I will keep that in mind.
That how ever sound like a right dodgy mess.
I my self would never wire it as described in your post.

But wow!

Adrian888 · May 5th, 2021, 11:40

Buy the dedicated wiring, the additional cost is minimal when compared with the cost of your car and whatever you are towing. The risks of electrical problems and associated costs from a bad installation are high and in my view not worth the hassle, cost and time involved.

atnas666 · May 5th, 2021, 11:48

Would you know the part numbers and parts required?

mjk164 · May 5th, 2021, 15:56

Hi, I recommend you get in touch with The Trailer Center at 24a Deerbarn Road
Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8AT, 01483 566127. I had them fit a tow bar on my 2009 V70 P3 back in January and they have been doing Volvos for years. They will supply all the necessary parts from their very large stock there on the premises. Excellent service. They are really close to you.

atnas666 · May 5th, 2021, 16:04

Thanks sir I will give them a shout

Whyman · May 5th, 2021, 19:11

+1 for genuine Volvo.

Better by a country mile over non Volvo kit which cannot offer the full functionality that Volvo do.

You need to get software downloaded only from a Volvo.

May 5th, 2021, 10:03	#1
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Tow equipment Hi guys I'm fitting a tow bar to my v70 08 What electric adapters/ hranes do I actually need? Universal or volvo Same with software. Any part numbers would be a grat help. Thanks guys __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

May 5th, 2021, 10:12	#2
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Be careful of non Volvo tow kit. When I bought my second hand XC70 from a main dealer, it came complete with a tow bar which I assumed was a Volvo unit as the dealer included it in the overall specification of the car when it was offered to me. Subsequently we discovered that it was not a Volvo unit, the electrics were not Volvo kit and it had been botched by the original owner or a non Volvo garage to fit, including diverting power from the rear screen demist and butchering the fuse box which disrupted other systems. The dealer refitted it free of charge, even after 3 years, and said that a genuine Volvo set would have fitted easily without the need to break into circuits that should have been left alone. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

May 5th, 2021, 10:18	#3
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Thank you very I will keep that in mind. That how ever sound like a right dodgy mess. I my self would never wire it as described in your post. But wow! __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

May 5th, 2021, 11:48	#5
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Would you know the part numbers and parts required? __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

May 5th, 2021, 16:04	#7
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Thanks sir I will give them a shout __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

May 5th, 2021, 11:40	#4
Adrian888 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2021 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huddersfield	Buy the dedicated wiring, the additional cost is minimal when compared with the cost of your car and whatever you are towing. The risks of electrical problems and associated costs from a bad installation are high and in my view not worth the hassle, cost and time involved.

May 5th, 2021, 15:56	#6
mjk164 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 13:08 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hounslow West London	Hi, I recommend you get in touch with The Trailer Center at 24a Deerbarn Road Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8AT, 01483 566127. I had them fit a tow bar on my 2009 V70 P3 back in January and they have been doing Volvos for years. They will supply all the necessary parts from their very large stock there on the premises. Excellent service. They are really close to you.

May 5th, 2021, 19:11	#8
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:09 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	+1 for genuine Volvo. Better by a country mile over non Volvo kit which cannot offer the full functionality that Volvo do. You need to get software downloaded only from a Volvo. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

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