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JG1971

27/9/2016 at 2:23pm
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Not sure if you already had one fitted, but I have an unused S60 towbar sitting in my garage, twin electrics.
Professionally fitted to my S60 D5 but sold the car before we ever towed with it.

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the black fox

27/9/2016 at 7:52pm
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could be interesting obviously depending on price .and not to far either (i,m nr chester) also depends how much someone would charge to fit one .please let me know

tango55

27/9/2016 at 9:35pm
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If you are buying second hand, make sure that the towbar IS for the D5 engine (twin exhaust pipes) as the anchor points may be different to the 1.6 and 2.0 models which both have just single exhaust pipe on the near side.
The link below shows the different types of towball along with specifications and pricing details merely as a guide.

Volvo V60 Towbars

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the black fox

27/9/2016 at 10:26pm
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Mine would be the first one S60 . 2005 model .2.4 engine single exhaust pipe

JG1971

28/9/2016 at 10:32am
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£30 I guess, let me know if you want it. It was on my 2003 D5 - it's an alko ball with twin electrics

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JG1971

28/9/2016 at 10:40am
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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 27/9/2016
If you are buying second hand, make sure that the towbar IS for the D5 engine (twin exhaust pipes) as the anchor points may be different to the 1.6 and 2.0 models which both have just single exhaust pipe on the near side.
The link below shows the different types of towball along with specifications and pricing details merely as a guide.

Volvo V60 Towbars

Post last edited on 27/09/2016 21:41:05

I'm pretty sure my 2003 D5 only had a single tailpipe, and i don't think they ever did a 1.6 Mk1 S60.
Is it the V60 you're thinking of?

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the black fox

28/9/2016 at 11:34am
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Quote: Originally posted by JG1971 on 28/9/2016
£30 I guess, let me know if you want it. It was on my 2003 D5 - it's an alko ball with twin electrics

sounds good let me just check with a towbar fitting place ,will get back in a bit

the black fox

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Quote: Originally posted by the black fox on 28/9/2016

Quote: Originally posted by JG1971 on 28/9/2016
£30 I guess, let me know if you want it. It was on my 2003 D5 - it's an alko ball with twin electrics

sounds good let me just check with a towbar fitting place ,will get back in a bit

yep thats great can you contact me on

and let me have contact details and a suitable time for pick up etc
thanks in advance

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tango55

28/9/2016 at 12:01pm
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Quote: Originally posted by JG1971 on 28/9/2016

Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 27/9/2016
If you are buying second hand, make sure that the towbar IS for the D5 engine (twin exhaust pipes) as the anchor points may be different to the 1.6 and 2.0 models which both have just single exhaust pipe on the near side.
The link below shows the different types of towball along with specifications and pricing details merely as a guide.

Volvo V60 Towbars

Post last edited on 27/09/2016 21:41:05

I'm pretty sure my 2003 D5 only had a single tailpipe, and i don't think they ever did a 1.6 Mk1 S60.
Is it the V60 you're thinking of?

My V50 D5 2.4 diesel has two exhaust pipes but I think I'm getting confused with S40 which is the saloon model equivalent to the V50 estate so my previous post are incorrect regarding the other models. After looking at the S60 model, it has a towball weight limit of 90 kgs. which the S40 and V50 are only 75 kgs. so I can clarify that they are not the same which was my mistake so please accept my apologies.

the black fox

29/9/2016 at 8:16pm
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A public vote of thanks to JG 1971 ,picked up the towbar today and even better than described .many thanks from a happy chappie

Colin21

29/9/2016 at 9:42pm
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I'd go along with those who say autos are the best for towing. I have towed with automatics since I had a Mk2 Cortina automatic many years back, and I'd never go back to a manual.

I now tow with an elderly (2000) model V70 2.5 diesel, and its just great.

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billyboggins

30/9/2016 at 12:02am
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Same car , same result as Colin21

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the black fox

19/10/2016 at 10:03am
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just a update on this one ,had the towbar fitted .everything A1+ the fitter said it was in as new condition ,just one of the control boxes was fused but he threw in a new one f.o.c as i'm a long standing customer . all good roll on the spring

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