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05-04-2018, 11:04 AM
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I installed an aftermarket Class III trailer hitch on my 4.4i like this one
 It has worked very well for me on two occasions where I pulled a 5x8 U-Haul trailer and about 2500# of granite for 1000 miles from Texas to Wisconsin and Indiana. The hardest part of the whole install for me was sourcing the OE wiring harness, which is NLA in the aftermarket or BMW. This harness was key to integrating the connector into the factory wiring plug in the rear hatch area aft of the spare tire. Also you will need a brain box controller like this for your install to integrate it into the traction control and parking distance systems.    Here is the OE Westfalia wiring harness that I was able to find several years ago in new condition:     This is a very functional set up for me and it works well for my needs, others may choose to select a more OE set up. Mike
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 Mike Dallas, TX & Appleton, WI 2003 E53 4.4i Pearl Beige 2003 E46 330Xi Monaco Blue 2007 E90 335Xi Black Sapphire Metallic 2011 F25 X3 28i Black Sapphire Metallic Last edited by semcoinc; 05-04-2018 at 11:12 AM. 
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05-04-2018, 12:51 PM
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Mike, your aftermarket receiver has the "new" design of the bracing (the bottom bar that goes forward) that I mentioned earlier-- so that's what you want (if going aftermarket).
If you can't find the stock (Westfalia) wiring harness, you will have to make it yourself if you are good with wiring/soldering-- trailer shops and online resources should help here. BTW, I love the trailer LED light setup you have: is the bottom light bar permanently installed (top looks that way)?
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Mike - Greater Seattle, WA, USA 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport Pkg Black (daily & tow vehicle) 2003 E53 X5 4.6is Estoril Blue (to replace 4.4i soon) 2002 E53 X5 4.4i Sport Pkg Silver [sold] 2001 E46 325Ci Hardtop 5MT Topaz Blue [sold] + Toyota track/autox/rally cars: MR2 (x2), Celica AllTrac Turbo (x3)
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05-04-2018, 01:00 PM
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Quote:
 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TC-X...311.0.0.cJGibu  For $25 it has been a great aid in rear backup lighting for me through a tinted rear glass window. Mike
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Mike Dallas, TX & Appleton, WI 2003 E53 4.4i Pearl Beige 2003 E46 330Xi Monaco Blue 2007 E90 335Xi Black Sapphire Metallic 2011 F25 X3 28i Black Sapphire Metallic Last edited by semcoinc; 05-04-2018 at 01:10 PM.
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