Posted on 10/04/2019 07:55
Hi all, since new my removable tow bar on my XC60 has had a small amount of play in it , on speaking to another XC60 owner about his tow bar lock I noticed his tow bar had no play in it whatsoever. Does anyone else had a similar tow bar and is there any movement in it. Thanks Alan
Posted on 15/04/2019 16:27
I have a removable towbar on my series 2 Disco, but they do have a reputation of not being brilliant. As soon as I got the car, I immediately had a fixed towbar put on it. To be honest I prefer a fixed one anyway - it saves me the bother of attaching it and taking it off again.
David
Posted on 10/04/2019 07:55 by SharpeyHi all, since new my removable tow bar on my XC60 has had a small amount of play in it , on speaking to another XC60 owner about his tow bar lock I noticed his tow bar had no play in it whatsoever. Does anyone else had a similar tow bar and is there any movement in it. Thanks Alan
Posted on 25/04/2019 11:22
Hi Alan, I’ve got the same problem with my detachable towcar on my XC60. Had it fitted by the dealer when I bought the car new 2 years ago. The dealer says it’s normal and within tolerances as long as there is no side to side movement. Personally, I think this is a load of nonsense and they just can’t be bothered. My local Witter agent says it isn’t normal and has advised me to put pressure on the dealer to get it resolved.
Posted on 28/04/2019 15:18
Hello Alan. My XC60 detachable tow bar also has a small amount of play and as with yours, it was like this from new (dealer fitted April 2017). Similarly concerned, I asked my dealer to check it over at the first service and was assured that it was all OK.
No, it's not as tight/solid as the Westfalia detachable that I had on my previous car, but in fairness, I have to say that I have now towed a few thousand miles with the Volvo and not had an issue with the tow bar. Hope this helps. Regards, Keith
Sharpey
Caravanner from Kent