Hi all -
We've ordered a MY2010 3.2R-design AWD and probably won't see it until late August, maybe early September. The Volvo web site shows that the towing capacity of the 3.2 is 3,790 pounds and the V8 AWD is 4,960. Those specs are for the 3.2 with FWD. I wonder..... is it the same for the 3.2 AWD version?
We are considering the purchase of a Coleman/Fleetwood pop-up tent camper, the Saratoga model. It has a GVWR of 3,500 pounds and unloaded weight of 2,910. It appears to me that the 3,500 GVWR is within the towing capacity of the 3.2. I know - having the V8 model XC90 would be nice, but not an additional $8,000+ nice.
Anyone in this forum towing similar equipment with a 3.2 AWD?
While doing a forum search I noticed one poster mentioning that it would be a good idea to have a transmission cooler installed (I believe this was on an XC90 V8 for towing). Is that trans cooler something Volvo offers? If not, who makes/offers 'em and what is the approximate cost to purchase and install? Would it be needed/required for our 3.2R-design to tow a camper like we are considering?
And lastly, what about the trailer hitch - is the one Volvo offers sufficient for our needs, or should we consider a third party, beefier hitch?
Thanks, Jim
We've ordered a MY2010 3.2R-design AWD and probably won't see it until late August, maybe early September. The Volvo web site shows that the towing capacity of the 3.2 is 3,790 pounds and the V8 AWD is 4,960. Those specs are for the 3.2 with FWD. I wonder..... is it the same for the 3.2 AWD version?
We are considering the purchase of a Coleman/Fleetwood pop-up tent camper, the Saratoga model. It has a GVWR of 3,500 pounds and unloaded weight of 2,910. It appears to me that the 3,500 GVWR is within the towing capacity of the 3.2. I know - having the V8 model XC90 would be nice, but not an additional $8,000+ nice.

Anyone in this forum towing similar equipment with a 3.2 AWD?
While doing a forum search I noticed one poster mentioning that it would be a good idea to have a transmission cooler installed (I believe this was on an XC90 V8 for towing). Is that trans cooler something Volvo offers? If not, who makes/offers 'em and what is the approximate cost to purchase and install? Would it be needed/required for our 3.2R-design to tow a camper like we are considering?
And lastly, what about the trailer hitch - is the one Volvo offers sufficient for our needs, or should we consider a third party, beefier hitch?
Thanks, Jim