question about trailer hitch

[monterey]

Should i get oem or after market like draw tite. any differences to be aware of?

also, how do i activate headlight sprayers? lol

thanks in advance!!

[X5 in AK]

Get the OEM hitch. Way better quality, better fit, and it comes with the module for hooking up the lights. You should be able to buy the hitch and the module for $495 at your dealer, they come together as a kit. Be aware that both pieces are available seperately, $500 for the hitch and $150 for the module, so make sure the dealer orders the correct part number.
See the articles about hitch install on the home page of this site. Its a fairly straightforward install if you have handtool basics, just takes a bit of time, 4-5 hours.

And don't forget that when comparing prices, if you buy aftermarket hitch, you WILL have to spend $150 at the dealer for the light module. There is no other way to make the trailer lights work. But you are buying the OEM hitch anyways, right?

[Estroil 4.8is]

Originally Posted by X5 in AK

And don't forget that when comparing prices, if you buy aftermarket hitch, you WILL have to spend $150 at the dealer for the light module. There is no other way to make the trailer lights work. But you are buying the OEM hitch anyways, right?

Not true I have an aftermarket wiring harness and it works just fine.

[Zulu95]

Headlight wash works every 5th press of screen wash if the headlights are on.

[X5 in AK]

Originally Posted by Silver 5

Not true I have an aftermarket wiring harness and it works just fine.

Really? I stand corrected.
Did it just plug right in to the factory connectors?

[Estroil 4.8is]

NO I had to tap into the rear tail lights. All the connection can be made from the back of the tail lights.