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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 28/1/2021

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There should be a plastic cover over the port where the towbar engages. If it's missing there is likely to be surface debris inside which has accumulated so it's best to spray some WD40 inside and leave it for a few minutes to soak in. You then need to get a hose pipe or better still a pressure washer and thoroughly flush it out and do the same with the detachable towball. When that's done, apply some grease to the mechanism and keep engaging and disengaging the towball and see if that frees up the mechanism. Also apply some WD40 to the locking key and barrel as well as it may be partly seized if it's been left standing for a length of time.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 28/1/2021

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There should be a plastic cover over the port where the towbar engages. If it's missing there is likely to be surface debris inside which has accumulated so it's best to spray some WD40 inside and leave it for a few minutes to soak in. You then need to get a hose pipe or better still a pressure washer and thoroughly flush it out and do the same with the detachable towball. When that's done, apply some grease to the mechanism and keep engaging and disengaging the towball and see if that frees up the mechanism. Also apply some WD40 to the locking key and barrel as well as it may be partly seized if it's been left standing for a length of time.

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Quote: Originally posted by NoviceNorris on 07/2/2021

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Speaking of Volvo tow bars has anyone heard of volvo factory fitted towbars being fitted too high and causing issues with ride height etc ?

Only reason I ask is I would love to consider buying a V90 for our next tow vehicle ??!!

Thanks

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Quote: Originally posted by NoviceNorris on 07/2/2021

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Speaking of Volvo tow bars has anyone heard of volvo factory fitted towbars being fitted too high and causing issues with ride height etc ?

Only reason I ask is I would love to consider buying a V90 for our next tow vehicle ??!!

Thanks

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