Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Will my 850 pull this boat?

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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will my* stupid key board

I have a 96 volvo 850 T5 I just bought this boat my dad pulled it home for me but will my car tow it? it's a 17ft alum bass boat with a 40hp merc
its 680lb

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Old Sep 9, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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I would say sure, you won't even know it's back there...

U-Haul or other places will sell you bolt-on hitches.

From the owner's manual:

Max. trailer weight
(w/o brakes) 1100 lbs (500 kg) 500 kg
(with brakes)
2" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg) 1500 kg
1 7/8" ball 2000 lbs (908 kg) 900 kg
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Effortlessly.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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I think I may need rear shocks soon, she seems to sag in the back, could just be my massive subs? lol
 
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