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Towing question V70-XC70 2000

posted by  someone claiming to be Kory Wertz on  Fri Apr 17 03:11 CST 2009 [RELATED]

I have a 2000 V70 non turbo without any towing components. I'm looking to add what it takes to get my v70 capable of towing a 1300lb popup camper.

What does everyone recommend when it comes to the hitch assembly? IPD has one for 223.00. Is there better quality hitch for less expensive or is the one I listed junk?
http://www.ipdusa.com/version.asp?strPageHistory=category&numSearchStartRecord=0&strParents=128,369&P_ID=1425&CAT_ID=369&V_ID=2941

Also, does anyone feel the need to install a transmission cooler?

Thanks in advance,








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    Towing question V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  KlausC on  Fri Apr 17 04:22 CST 2009
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    So, I went to the source (isn't the internet handy?) :

    http://store.drawtite.com/trailerhitches1.html

    There is still a need for wiring, but those assemblies are pretty straight forward.

    There already is a tranny cooler in the radiator. I suggest you flush the tranny fluid anyway, at least every 50K miles.
    When towing, the owner's manual says to down shift on long uphill grades to help cool the tranny fluid. Do this when you notice the car slowing down and you are giving it a lot more gas pedal to maintain speed.
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      Towing question V70-XC70 2000

      posted by  someone claiming to be Kory Wertz on  Fri Apr 24 02:46 CST 2009 [RELATED]

      Thanks for the info. I took a look under the hood and it does appear the transmission is cooled by the built in radiator.







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