When I recently decided to purchase a semi-lightweight travel trailer, I assumed it would be an easy thing to add a hitch with full trailer electrical and brake functions to my 2015 X5 35d. Little did I know I was wading into one of the more controversial and complex aspects of owning an X5...

Hello all... I tried to find a stock X5 with the tow package which seems nearly impossible... anyone have added to their 19-20' the tow package? dealer won't help me aka doesn't know anything.... help! thank you

Hi everyone! This weekend I installed an OEM hitch to my 2008 BMW X3 M Sport. After a little cutting on the rear bumper cover and little else to do I installed my OEM tow hitch that included the electric harness and the module. It was a bit hard to get the pins to align on the tow module in the...

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I could use some help. I've got a 2000 BMW 740il. From what I gather, the tow capacity for my vehicle is 4600lbs. I want to tow a small travel trailer or popup which will weigh between 2000-3000 lbs. Here's my problem: I'm not finding the tow equipment required for this for sale anywhere in the...

Hi Folks! I'm new on here and apologize if this questions Aja's already been answered -- couldn't find it. I'm moving from California to Pennsylvania -- a long ride. I want to toe a Mercedes c250 (curb weight 3583 pounds) on a car carrier with my 2016 328i. Is it possible ? What hitches should...

I have a 2009 328i sport sedan. Recently my rear tow hook cover was stolen and I have ordered a new one from the dealership and have gotten it painted. I just can't figure out how to install it. It fits perfectly but I just cant figure out how to put it back on. How do I properly install it...

Hey, I’m not sure if this has been posted before as I am unable to find a thread about it already. Long of the short, my E60 was having a minor fuel leak on the passenger side of the tank and I had it replaced. While driving down the highway a few nights later, the iDrive said something along...

Hi there, we're moving south and have three cars and we're only two people. So i thought I'd get Betty, my trusted 2000 Z3 2.5 (manual) on a trailer behind my 2006 X3 3.0. Good idea or not? Any help much appreciated.

Title says it all: I need some advice on how to get a tow hitch installed on my 2011 X5. I know many members are DIY-type, and I've seen the install video many times that I've learned it by heart, but still do not have the skills/guts to do it... Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :thumbup:

If I want to tow say 2000kg a double horseflloat with two horses is the x5 3.0 diesel say 2005 model gonna do the job or would I need the 4.4 v8.

Hi, I wanted to share my recent towing experience on my 2014 X5. I researched a lot about the towing abilities of the truck before buying it. It sounded like most people were happy with it but I never found anybody posting about towing near its limits for any amount of distance. So throwing a...

[FHi all We are leasing a X3, the car is currently at the factory and will be coming home to us at the end of the year. My question, we would like to put a tow hitch on the car, but obviously can't trash the bumper to do so since this is a leased vehicle. The tech at U-Haul said installing one...

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Hi, I recently got a 2007 6spd 335i convertible , I love the car. I want to do some light towing and have read the Westfalia detachable bar is a good way to go. I have sourced one in the UK ( I live in California) but am unsure about how to deal with the electrics. Does anyone know if there...

Hello, I just wanted to let you know, if anyone is interested, that I am selling the hitch (removable with the key and when removed it is not visible) for 530xi 2004 - 2008. I had it shipped to me from Europe by a family member, otherwise no dealer was willing to ship it to me. It comes with the...