XC60 - Load Compensator

topofthestack · Sep 5th, 2013, 19:37

Does anyone have any information, or experience, of a load compensator on a XC60 D5 (not R Design) that's going to be used to tow a caravan? Thanks in advance.

Westyman · Sep 6th, 2013, 07:50

If you mean Volvo's Load Compensating Rear Suspension I have it on my MY2014 car and they have been specified on all my previous Volvos where it wasn't standard. There is an initial rear suspension drop when the caravan is hitched on and then as you drive away they "pump up" to return the car's ride height. When unhitched, the car's rear rises and then returns to standard when driven solo.
They work fine but cost a fortune if need to replace. HTH

rnlisg · Sep 6th, 2013, 18:02

i recently got quoted £1000 for supply and fit nivomats by my main dealer on my 09 xc70 se.

declined!!

Sep 5th, 2013, 19:37	#1
topofthestack Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 11:04 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West of London	XC60 - Load Compensator Does anyone have any information, or experience, of a load compensator on a XC60 D5 (not R Design) that's going to be used to tow a caravan? Thanks in advance.

Sep 6th, 2013, 07:50	#2
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	If you mean Volvo's Load Compensating Rear Suspension I have it on my MY2014 car and they have been specified on all my previous Volvos where it wasn't standard. There is an initial rear suspension drop when the caravan is hitched on and then as you drive away they "pump up" to return the car's ride height. When unhitched, the car's rear rises and then returns to standard when driven solo. They work fine but cost a fortune if need to replace. HTH __________________ 2014MY XC60 D5 SE Lux AWD Geartronic hauling a 2011MY Vanmaster Accolade And for more fun: 1972 MG B GT

Sep 6th, 2013, 18:02	#3
rnlisg Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:43 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: lydd/kent	self levellers i recently got quoted £1000 for supply and fit nivomats by my main dealer on my 09 xc70 se. declined!!

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