Stelvio

[Dezbo]

aspender said:

It was incorrectly sourced from a US forum. The US MY2020 got updated with the direct+port injection on the 2.9L V6 which was actually brought into EU markets in 2018 to meet WTLP

https://www.giuliaforums.com/threads/2020-qv-model...

Thanks for following up, very interesting, seems to have slipped under the radar this.

[Cobnapint]

Has anybody had a detachable towbar successfully fitted to a Stelvio? I see it's not even an option now.
Some sites say it can be done, some say not.

I need to scratch the Alfa itch with a 280 Stelvio and have a bike rack that needs to do the same.

[velocemitch]

Mines got a detachable tow bar on, it’s a 2019 Milano.
I’m pretty sure it’s the factory option, have the stopped that now?

Do Alfa want to sell cars?

[Cobnapint]

I think it's something to do with official towing capacity. I'd ask at the showroom but I think I'd be wasting my time.

[velocemitch]

Cobnapint said:

I think it's something to do with official towing capacity. I'd ask at the showroom but I think I'd be wasting my time.

Official towing capacity is upwards of 2000kg on mine, which is fine.
Can I ask what you are thinking of towing?
There is currently a thread running on Facebook in the AROC page about towing with a Stelvio. There are a number of caravaners using them, plus I know clover breakers use one too for recovering cars for scrap etc.

[Cobnapint]

It's just for a bike rack.

[Cobnapint]

Just been on the configurator, there are two trailer hitches listed, I must have missed them before.
A 'power trailer tow hitch' for £1k, and a 'trailer tow hitch' for £500.

What the exact difference is I don't know.

[velocemitch]

Ones powered at a guess, ie you press a button and out it pops.
The other is for people who aren’t quite as lazy..... or are tight.

[Cobnapint]

Good point well made. I was thinking more the electrics supplied with it, ie, the ability to aux power a caravan.
Your idea makes more sense though...

[Stu-nph26]

Picking my Stelvio V up tomorrow can’t wait. Such a good looking car for an SUV and loved the way it drove.

[Yidwann]

They are a lovely thing to drive Stu and you won't see many others about. Enjoy it sir!

[velocemitch]

Cobnapint said:

Good point well made. I was thinking more the electrics supplied with it, ie, the ability to aux power a caravan.
Your idea makes more sense though...

Interesting point about the power to the Caravan. We hitched ours up for the first time the other week, guess what?... no power to the Caravan for the Fridge and most importantly the ATC. I've put a provisional claim in to Alfa for this as the towbar it was fitted at point of sale when new. The problem is I don't know if I can prove it should have had the 'double electrics' or not. I guess it depends what was specified on the options list. the dealer couldnt tell me one way or the other.
I'm hoping its just a badly connected wire, rather then totally missing part of the system. Interestingly I don't get an audible or visual indication the trailer is indicating either. I think this is a mandatory requirement by law isn't it?

[Stu-nph26]

Yidwann said:

They are a lovely thing to drive Stu and you won't see many others about. Enjoy it sir!

I intend to thanks very much. First Alfa issue, the car may not be ready because Alfa are slow in accepting my affinity voucher. Hopefully they can get it sorted I’ll be gutted I’d I can’t get it tomorrow

[Cobnapint]

velocemitch said:

Cobnapint said:

Good point well made. I was thinking more the electrics supplied with it, ie, the ability to aux power a caravan.
Your idea makes more sense though...

Interesting point about the power to the Caravan. We hitched ours up for the first time the other week, guess what?... no power to the Caravan for the Fridge and most importantly the ATC. I've put a provisional claim in to Alfa for this as the towbar it was fitted at point of sale when new. The problem is I don't know if I can prove it should have had the 'double electrics' or not. I guess it depends what was specified on the options list. the dealer couldnt tell me one way or the other.
I'm hoping its just a badly connected wire, rather then totally missing part of the system. Interestingly I don't get an audible or visual indication the trailer is indicating either. I think this is a mandatory requirement by law isn't it?

Probably. My Cayenne indicates this when I fit my bike rack.

[stevebph]

Stu-nph26 said:

Picking my Stelvio V up tomorrow can’t wait. Such a good looking car for an SUV and loved the way it drove.

Getting it from Alfa Newcastle Stu?

[Stu-nph26]

stevebph said:

Stu-nph26 said:

Picking my Stelvio V up tomorrow can’t wait. Such a good looking car for an SUV and loved the way it drove.

Getting it from Alfa Newcastle Stu?

Yes Steve picked it up Saturday. Have you dealt with them?

[Stu-nph26]

Bloody love it car is stunning certainly turns heads it looks so good for an SUV in a world of grey Audis and BMWs.

[stevebph]

Stu-nph26 said:

Yes Steve picked it up Saturday. Have you dealt with them?

They have just done a recall on my wife's which is your cars twin. Hers will be getting serviced there as 50 miles away, but she bought from Beechdale in Derby.

[Stu-nph26]

stevebph said:

Stu-nph26 said:

Yes Steve picked it up Saturday. Have you dealt with them?

They have just done a recall on my wife's which is your cars twin. Hers will be getting serviced there as 50 miles away, but she bought from Beechdale in Derby.

How’s she finding it?

I love the yellow calipers really set of the red paint.

[Stu-nph26]

Did you get the affinity discount Steve is that why you used Beechdale?