Tow Bar !

[Wanderer]

Does anyone have (at a sensible price) a tow bar for the 480 ? or do you know if you can make one fit from another car ??

[timrosser]

I have one but it is attached to my 480 and I dont know how to get it off. Also I would need my lpg gas thing moving... but would be happy to have it off to save a little weight

[glasgowjim]

Tow bar held on with 6 bolts 3 each side can be a bit of a bar steward to remove.

the official volvo accessory came as a complete kit....

the complete towbar kit consists of 2 strengthening/load spreading plates 6 long bolts and nuts 6 steel tubes for the bolts to pass through plus the towbar itself which had a blue data plate and a detachable ball.

now you know....

[timrosser]

Ok thanks Jim!!! Wanderer If you like I could ask my garage how much it would cost to take it off and move my lpg 'hole' and that would be my price I guess? I see it as a benefit to have it off to save a little mpg. Obviously if someone just has one then they will prob come in cheaper!

[Wanderer]

Just give me the word and we will see what we can work out.
And jim !!!! please you know the next bit lol

[timrosser]

OK well I will keep an eye on this thread and next time I take 480/103 along I'll get a quote for taking it off and the minor work I'll need and if its a price you like then its yours as and when we can get it to you! - I'm in Blackpool...

[timrosser]

HI Wanderer- did u see this? Its already off & ready to go!

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =8&t=33863

[timrosser]

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =8&t=33863

U seen this thread Wanderer? This guy is ready to go!

[Wanderer]

If they weren't so far away then yes, looks like a day trip to the north with my spanners lol

[Lee77]

I'm also selling one..

http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/v ... =8&t=33861

Based in Eastbourne, East Sussex

[M69OOE]

Also looking for a tow bar - if anyone has one I'd be very happy to take it.

PM please.

Martin

[sparkysparks]

I have just removed mine today
Are you willing to collect, cus i really dont want to post one

[sparkysparks]

[timrosser]

Just out of interest, where do the electrics from the rear trailer socket enter the damp world of the 480's boot & connect to the full electricals?

[sparkysparks]

Well i cant speak for everyone but mine went through a grommet on the back of the bit where the spare wheel sits in.

[M69OOE]

Well i cant speak for everyone but mine went through a grommet on the back of the bit where the spare wheel sits in.

Yes, that is my recollection too, from the two I have had fitted to 2 of the 3 480s I've had (so far!). The grommet can be a bit temperamental too, once disturbed, although the upside is that there is a good route for the dreaded water to drain away

From memory, fitting is reasonably straightforwards, as long as you havethe bolts and strengthening plates that prevent the boot floor from distorting under heavy load.

[timrosser]

Do any of you towers know if the the trailer lights over ride the cars rear lights (so one switches off the other?) I'm thinking of running a mini amp off the power for the tow bars rear 'plug'? - I wouldnt want to stich of my lights to get a few more watts of the Darkness

[M69OOE]

My experience has been no, there is no override - the trailer lights represent an additional feed from the existing circuit and your car lights must still be able to function in the event of a failure at the trailer end.

I'd be interested in others' views though, as I'm about to fit a towbar and electrics to my 4th 480.. (must be mad!)

[sparkysparks]

The one ive taken off had scotch locks on everything on the inside.
1 wire went to the tow indicator light next to the gearstick.

It was genuine volvo, but im dont know it the wiring was.

[glasgowjim]

there is no over ride you just splice into the appropriate parts. I had a spare tow bar I sold on several years ago and I might just have a compuetr file of the wiring connections . I will check but it will be Friday before I can get on to it.