2012 XC70 towbar suggestions.

westie1981 · Mar 14th, 2016, 20:29

Hi,

Can anyone suggest a towbar to fit an 2012 XC70?

Is there anything to be aware of or to take into consideration i.e type of electrics in use etc?

Thanks

Paul

CTCNetwork · Mar 16th, 2016, 01:34

Hi,

Volvo?

I would certainly go with Volvo electrics as they'll intergrate with the car.

Des. . .

westie1981 · Mar 18th, 2016, 18:18

Thanks Des, I assume people have had bad experiences with 3rd party electric works with Volvo's?

CTCNetwork · Mar 18th, 2016, 20:37

Hi,

Possibly, but the volvo one is pretty much plug in and connect up and then do a software update to let the car know you have a towbar/electrics installed.
I suspect that the park sensor distance may be adjusted if you have a static tow hook but it does turn the sensors off when you have something hitched to the back.

For any saving you may get I'd vote for the volvo one over that for ease and compatibility.

You can make savings elsewhere like LandRover Cabin filter for about £10 or less over the same thing in a volvo box for £80!!

Des. . .

Mar 14th, 2016, 20:29	#1
westie1981 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bolton	2012 XC70 towbar suggestions. Hi, Can anyone suggest a towbar to fit an 2012 XC70? Is there anything to be aware of or to take into consideration i.e type of electrics in use etc? Thanks Paul

Mar 16th, 2016, 01:34	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Volvo? I would certainly go with Volvo electrics as they'll intergrate with the car. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 18th, 2016, 20:37	#4
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Possibly, but the volvo one is pretty much plug in and connect up and then do a software update to let the car know you have a towbar/electrics installed. I suspect that the park sensor distance may be adjusted if you have a static tow hook but it does turn the sensors off when you have something hitched to the back. For any saving you may get I'd vote for the volvo one over that for ease and compatibility. You can make savings elsewhere like LandRover Cabin filter for about £10 or less over the same thing in a volvo box for £80!! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 18th, 2016, 18:18	#3
westie1981 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bolton	Thanks Des, I assume people have had bad experiences with 3rd party electric works with Volvo's?

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