Volvo V60 Tow Bar ??

[G0TBI]

Group

Good afternoon, at the mo, I am towing with a Citroen berlingo 1.6d small two berth, but am having thoughts of a Tow bar for the Volvo V60 2022model, anyone have any experience pitfalls rear parking sensor issues etc, any help appreciated

Stuart

Currently in Hornsea, live in Sth Staffs

 

[Mr Plodd]

Why worry about parking sensors when reversing a caravan? they serve no purpose at all in that scenario as there's a ruddy great box between them and whatever might get hit.

 

[RogerL]

Why worry about parking sensors when reversing a caravan? they serve no purpose at all in that scenario as there's a ruddy great box between them and whatever might get hit.

Agreed - the amount of time spent reversing with the caravan attached is minimal.

 

[otherclive]

My last two towbar fittings would inhibit the reversing sensors. If you use a NTTA service they will offer different makes and types of towbars. I always purchased one with a dedicated harness rather than generic. Some cars require re-coding but the towbar company fitting it should advise. Some may need to be re-coded by a dealership.

Have a look at Witter or Brink websites they will give an idea of what’s available and prices.

 

[Jcloughie]

Cars that don’t automatically cancel the parking sensors will have a manual switch to cancel them.

John

 

[Dustydog]

My last two towbar fittings would inhibit the reversing sensors. If you use a NTTA service they will offer different makes and types of towbars. I always purchased one with a dedicated harness rather than generic.

Plus one for Clive’s post.
My Touareg reversing sensors are silenced when reversing the caravan. All set up,by my tow bar engineer who did things with the cars software. Don’t ask me but his lap top spoke to Mr VW and all,has worked well formthe last six years.

 

[ProfJohnL]

Do make sure that when ordering the tow bar (regardless of who fits it), you have the circuits for fridge and battery charging included. Get them to write it clearly on the order as otherwise they may not be set up or even connected.

 

[G0TBI]

OK Guys this is exactly why I asked the question, as a newbie 14 months to the Volvo, the TB dealership were a little vague as to whether the car wouldbe in conflict, but if you say that rear sensors can perhaps be overwridden then fine!


Cheers

happy Holidays.

 

[Jcloughie]

OK Guys this is exactly why I asked the question, as a newbie 14 months to the Volvo, the TB dealership were a little vague as to whether the car wouldbe in conflict, but if you say that rear sensors can perhaps be overwridden then fine!


Cheers

happy Holidays.

My Volvo, V70. Much older than yours, self cancelled the sensors when plugged in. Otherwise, just switch them off.

John

 

[G0TBI]

Yes many thanks, I will have to do more investigation before orderin the new TB


Cheers

Stuart