Good video but you didn’t mention the fact installing the wrong tow bar could be an MOT failure, for instance if your tow bar covers the number plate or low fog light then you would need a detachable towbar. I only know this as I have a fog light in the centre of my bumper, therefore I need a detachable
How are the electrics connected? The original towbars use a trailer module that connects to the wiring harness and fusebox in the rear to 'create' all the connections, but I've also seen some (quite crude) American kits that just tap into the cables going to the rear lights. I'm curious what approach they took. I haven't heard of an electrically retractable towbar on an S80, are those available in the UK? Here in the Netherlands we only have removable and permanent ones, although the permanent one mainly sold here is one smooth piece of metal from under the bumper to the ball, instead of having the flange and bolts (but they are a lot more expensive, what brand was the removable one you talked about? that sounds like a steal compared to those on offer here). Small correction about the BE licence: if you got your B licence after 2013 (like me), your BE will be limited to a maximum trailer weight of 3500kg (so 7000kg max, one of multiple 'perks' of getting your licence after 2013, in the Netherlands at least).
Good video but you didn’t mention the fact installing the wrong tow bar could be an MOT failure, for instance if your tow bar covers the number plate or low fog light then you would need a detachable towbar. I only know this as I have a fog light in the centre of my bumper, therefore I need a detachable
A fixed towbar can also seriously reduce the damage if someone happens to accidentally and gently hit you in the back.
Thanks for the explanation, looking to get a tow bar fitted and wasn't sure of the differences, cheers
13 pin also adds a reverse light - and it does matter what you get as new trailers over 750Kg should have them now.
How are the electrics connected? The original towbars use a trailer module that connects to the wiring harness and fusebox in the rear to 'create' all the connections, but I've also seen some (quite crude) American kits that just tap into the cables going to the rear lights. I'm curious what approach they took. I haven't heard of an electrically retractable towbar on an S80, are those available in the UK? Here in the Netherlands we only have removable and permanent ones, although the permanent one mainly sold here is one smooth piece of metal from under the bumper to the ball, instead of having the flange and bolts (but they are a lot more expensive, what brand was the removable one you talked about? that sounds like a steal compared to those on offer here). Small correction about the BE licence: if you got your B licence after 2013 (like me), your BE will be limited to a maximum trailer weight of 3500kg (so 7000kg max, one of multiple 'perks' of getting your licence after 2013, in the Netherlands at least).
MAM (maximum authorised mass) means vehicle + maximum weight it could take (passengers, fuel and load) so be careful with your measurements
Just to be clear, you can NOT tow 1800kgs with that car on a post 97 licence. Stay safe ppl
I thought adding an E was a "Brexit benefit" being promised? Has it not happened?
@@julianniemeyer1655 It has