Volvo XC60 bumpy ride when towing
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Our V70 is an awesome towcar so I'm a bit concerned because we are thinking about buying an XC60.
Hi DS3, Many people have told me what a super tow car the XC60 is, it seems it is me that is out of kilter. I would suggest that you have a good test drive in one with and without the caravan if possible and on varying road surfaces ie minor roads as well
as main roads. We like the car solo but not towing but it has plenty of power and feels stable and well planted on the road, it is just , for us, the jerky pitching way it does it that we find uncomfortableDave
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I tow with a XC60 D4 AWD, recently changed a series 1 Unicorn Valencia to an Elddis Affinity, towed extensively in UK (and France with the Bailey) with both vans. Volvo towed easily and very comfortably, no pitching or ride issues.
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Xc60 AWD, geartronic, 18" wheels, Perot Rossi tyres
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I have a 2013 XC60 D5 SE Nav with the 17' wheels. It tows my Coachman 640/6 (1760kg) effortlessly and will be sorry to see it go back in July.
Never had an issue with stability and has power in abundance.
The old D5 engine can be a bit gruff at times but that's all.
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Not been back here for a while but my first ever post was a very similar issue - nasty fore and aft feeling as if the van was pulling the XC60 around [RDesign D4 AWD, 18" wheels and Volvo fitted detachable tow bar] Cant say its completely resolved but after
lots of playing around [pulling a single axle Bailey Rimini] I had shocks fitted to the van and found its very, very sensitive to nose weight and loading - I use the awning over the axle and then move backwards or forwards until I get a more settled tow. As
a newbie it really put me off - that and the fact taht the manual gearbox wont reverse a caravan... Auto BMW X3 with a 3.0 litre engine for us next time - which is a shame as we love the XC60 when its not got a van on the back!0 -
I'm intrigued. Why won't an XC60 manual reverse a caravan? Does it not have a reverse gear?
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My XC60 D5 manual reverses my Coachman easily, not sure why another wouldn`t...
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Sorry should have elaborated - it will of course reverse a caravan but if you need two goes or the reverse is tricky, feathering the clutch burns it to the extent where at our old storage site MrsP reversed twice and the clutch started smoking and the pedal dropped to the floor - after doing some research and trying the car in reverse unhitched, the reverse speed is set far too fast with the clutch out and appraently modern dual mass flywheels can't cope. So if you're an experienced tower with a level reverse its fine - if you're a beginner or have an uphill or tricky manouvere you may struggle. Lots on Google about it, so for us now its one reverse to get close and then motor mover every time.
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Not read all the posts on this so the usual apologies if someone has already said this but, a very very common reason for pitching on any car is insufficientcaravan noseweight.
All my various car and caravan combinations have had this pitching sensation when taking the empty caravan for it's annual service but when loaded up, there is no pitching whatsoever.
It's more noticible with cars that have stiff suspensions.
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Hi David N.
i have just left a question on the 'ask the expert ' thread as Volvo are hosting a live link shortly. Hopefully your concerns which also concerned me as we are considering purchasing an XC 60 May be addressed....
Steve
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