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Old 07-08-2010, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Franklin Joseph View Post
so the brake controller is separate?
I'm planning to install the hitch myself once the bumper piece is available. Does the brake controller come from bmw too?
You buy the controller separately. Tekonsha Prodigy is the most common recommendation (I use it) and BMW sells a rebranded version. You'll need to run a brake wire to the front from the (new) dedicated brake wire at the rear of the X5. Alternatively I've heard Prodigy has a wireless controller now too.
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