Any tow bar knowledge?

Nick45 · Sep 25th, 2021, 18:04

Hi All,

I want to start towing a small trailer with my v70XC. The car came from a deceased estate and unfortunately, came to me without the actual hitch assembly.

From the photos attached, can anyone advise me on whether a similar age/ fitment hitch should be compatible with my car or will it be specific to this set up?

Also, if I do find a 2nd hand one, does it need to come with the key in order to attach it or should it just click on?

Thanks in advance, Nick

Moomoo · Sep 25th, 2021, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick45

Hi All,

I want to start towing a small trailer with my v70XC. The car came from a deceased estate and unfortunately, came to me without the actual hitch assembly.

From the photos attached, can anyone advise me on whether a similar age/ fitment hitch should be compatible with my car or will it be specific to this set up?

Also, if I do find a 2nd hand one, does it need to come with the key in order to attach it or should it just click on?

Thanks in advance, Nick

Looks like a Brink swan neck I had on V70. It has a slide on cover. The ball part pushes on and twists 90 degrees anti- clockwise, also has a green trip trigger to remove.

Moomoo · Sep 25th, 2021, 22:04

Take no notice of me, can't find that one I had anywhere!!!!

Closest I can find is a Saab fitment!

Sorry chap!

Andrew.

SteveSarre · Sep 26th, 2021, 10:15

In case it helps

https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/p...3/9451254.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255146512912

Steve

Clan · Sep 26th, 2021, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick45

Hi All,

I want to start towing a small trailer with my v70XC. The car came from a deceased estate and unfortunately, came to me without the actual hitch assembly.

From the photos attached, can anyone advise me on whether a similar age/ fitment hitch should be compatible with my car or will it be specific to this set up?

Also, if I do find a 2nd hand one, does it need to come with the key in order to attach it or should it just click on?

Thanks in advance, Nick

you can get a spare one from the dealer but almost as much as a complete towbar.

CNGBiFuel · Sep 26th, 2021, 15:40

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Originally Posted by SteveSarre

In case it helps

https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/p...3/9451254.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255146512912

Steve

Yes, I wasn't sure why the OP couldn't do that either? Took longer to post the question. This isn't any knowledge question, it's a keyboard.

Quote:

you can get a spare one from the dealer but almost as much as a complete towbar.

Of course, why would they want to give it away? They will put their price on the part people lose. Your local breaker will have the complete assembly for far less. But for the OP, a keyboard is too much trouble, so don't hold your breath.

ASt85 · Sep 26th, 2021, 17:13

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Originally Posted by CNGBiFuel

Yes, I wasn't sure why the OP couldn't do that either? Took longer to post the question. This isn't any knowledge question, it's a keyboard.

Of course, why would they want to give it away? They will put their price on the part people lose. Your local breaker will have the complete assembly for far less. But for the OP, a keyboard is too much trouble, so don't hold your breath.

Maybe the OP would be better off getting a 2nd hand Witter towbar set

price new is now £400 for that model!!!

volvo again · Sep 26th, 2021, 17:44

Looks to be the same fitment as on my v70, never done any towing and have the hook (somewhere), doesn't have a key, I think later models do, just pushed on and clicks / locks into place, red button to show it's locked and green lever that is turned to remove,
I could dig out the part number if you like?

Nick45 · Sep 26th, 2021, 19:45

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Originally Posted by volvo again

Looks to be the same fitment as on my v70, never done any towing and have the hook (somewhere), doesn't have a key, I think later models do, just pushed on and clicks / locks into place, red button to show it's locked and green lever that is turned to remove,
I could dig out the part number if you like?

Thats helpful, thanks.

What I'm hoping to do is chance across an equivalent part on ebay. From what Steve and you have have posted above, it looks like the hooks with that fitment are interchangeable.

CNGBIFuel - what's with your attitude? Had a bad day? Early to bed and fresh start tomorrow.

volvo again · Sep 27th, 2021, 14:41

Part number is 9166067...good luck in finding one.

Sep 26th, 2021, 10:15	#4
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	In case it helps https://www.volvopartswebstore.com/p...3/9451254.html https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255146512912 Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped) Last edited by SteveSarre; Sep 26th, 2021 at 10:18.

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volvo again Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:04 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Looks to be the same fitment as on my v70, never done any towing and have the hook (somewhere), doesn't have a key, I think later models do, just pushed on and clicks / locks into place, red button to show it's locked and green lever that is turned to remove, I could dig out the part number if you like? __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class... Last edited by volvo again; Sep 26th, 2021 at 17:47.

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Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:00 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Take no notice of me, can't find that one I had anywhere!!!! Closest I can find is a Saab fitment! Sorry chap! Andrew.

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