Which rack -- not hitch or roof -- do you recommend?

[akelman]

Originally Posted by staggerwing

Yes, there is a very minor bumper cover cut required. You can not even see the mod unless you are laying on the ground.

Hitch on etrailer.com with install video.

Two questions: first, do you have an FWD or an AWD? If the latter, we're talking about different animals. In addition to the bumper cut (more on this below), I worry about ground clearance, which is minimal on my FWD. Second, do you happen to have a picture of your car with the receiver mounted? The video above shows an XC70, which seems like cheating.

[Vientomas]

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthr...ns-and-install

[PWong87]

Originally Posted by akelman

Two questions: first, do you have an FWD or an AWD? If the latter, we're talking about different animals. In addition to the bumper cut (more on this below), I worry about ground clearance, which is minimal on my FWD. Second, do you happen to have a picture of your car with the receiver mounted? The video above shows an XC70, which seems like cheating.

Is the stock ground clearance really that low? I can't imagine it being an issue unless you lowered your car.

[staggerwing]

Originally Posted by akelman

Two questions: first, do you have an FWD or an AWD? If the latter, we're talking about different animals. In addition to the bumper cut (more on this below), I worry about ground clearance, which is minimal on my FWD. Second, do you happen to have a picture of your car with the receiver mounted? The video above shows an XC70, which seems like cheating.

We have the bone stock, FWD, V60.

Yeah, the V60 sits a little lower than our previous TDI Sportwagen. Had to modify my driveway apron a little to keep the exhaust tips from scraping with 4 people in the car. Now, the class III hitch acts as my sacrificial rear scrape point. A little disturbing aurally, but no real harm if taken slowly. Had a similar issue with a class III hitch on a 2000 Toyota Sienna minivan.

At Ari's request, I will take a couple decent photos, with a ruler in the field, such that people can get a better idea.

[Fatty]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

same height as my daughter.

roof rack and put a step stool or mini-ladder in the vehicle.

That is a good solution. One of my buds had a fairly tall Toyota, maybe a 4Runner, he carried a little step ladder in the back. It was use the ladder or step up on tire.

[staggerwing]

Some photos, for those with questions. Sorry, she is still wearing evidence of our recent 3500 mile jaunt through southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.

Looking closely, I really wish that Curt would have pushed the design a little harder, and made the drop about 1" less. May have required a slightly larger cut in the bumper cover, but it would not have been visible. Better yet would have had Volvo making a accommodations in bumper cover for those of us wanting a hitch mount; perhaps pushing the mount as high as the exhaust tips.

Click here for photos

[DRZRM]

Your images are not visible to me, anyone able to see them?

[cp43]

Originally Posted by DRZRM

Your images are not visible to me, anyone able to see them?

I could see them earlier today, but cannot now.

[livingminimal]

Cant see the pictures.

Without going through the whole thread Ill just say: Seasucker.

[staggerwing]

Don't know what the issue is, but I put in a hot link to where they are shared on Google photos.

The main issue is the OP already has a perfectly serviceable hitch bike rack. However, he was under the mistaken impression that there were no hitch mounts available for his V60. I simply provided a part number from a reputable manufacturer of hitch mounts, along with photographic evidence of said item installed on my V60.

[akelman]

Originally Posted by staggerwing

Don't know what the issue is, but I put in a hot link to where they are shared on Google photos.

The main issue is the OP already has a perfectly serviceable hitch bike rack. However, he was under the mistaken impression that there were no hitch mounts available for his V60. I simply provided a part number from a reputable manufacturer of hitch mounts, along with photographic evidence of said item installed on my V60.

Much appreciated. Seriously, many thanks for your time.

[staggerwing]

Originally Posted by akelman

Much appreciated. Seriously, many thanks for your time.

No problem at all. It feels good to be occasionally useful.