Anyone installed a towbar on an XC90?

[cps13]

Hi,

I am fitting a towbar onto an XC90 soon and was wondering if anyone had any tips?

The kit is supplied by sterling tow bars and comes with a bypass relay (http://www.towingelectrics.com/relays_bypass.php) does anyone know if this is required on an XC90?

Cheers,

[Dog Star]

This may or may not be helpful....

I just installed a towbar on an '04 (53 plate) V70. This already had a plug in the back that feeds towbar 12N and 12S sockets - or one of the newfangled multiplugs.

You can either get the proper plug and socket assembly from Volvo or splice your own in. No need for a relay.

Your XC90 may be similar.

[Dog Star]

Er no. If the socket is there its not "terrible advice"; there's nothing fancy in the wiring from the dedicated plug under the boot floor. It plugs straight in and wires run to the 12N/12S/13 pin socket. Nothing else. The car is obviously pre-equipped to have a towbar plus electrics installed.

The wires are even the correct colour.

Obviously your Volvo may vary. My advice relates to a 2004 V70 2.5 AWD. Our previous V70 which was a 2005 facelift didn't have rhis facility.

A web search should confirm what you have.