trailer hitch saga - Page 9

kishg · #81 01-17-2009, 01:36 AM

weasel. what payload are you pulling with the curt?

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LeMansX5 · #82 01-17-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by weasel56

The module is currently available to be ordered from any dealer. Last time I checked the harness was on backorder, but not indefinitely since it is not made by the same people as the hitch.

I believe only the metal hitch parts were made by Westfalia. The electric module is made by Siemens VDO and wiring harness is someone else.

Weasel · #83 01-17-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kishg

weasel. what payload are you pulling with the curt?

Currently just a 4'x8' utility trailer for my 3 and 4 wheelers and a few trips to home depot or the dump. And I occasionally will use it like tonight to haul band equipment to and from gigs for my friends. But I have a habit of towing car trailers to the track with fun toys for the 1/4.

The hitch is rated 500 tongue and 5000 pull, and before I pull any more than that I will have made and installed some internal frame braces like the euro model OEM hitch has. I would have them in already but the steel bar I ordered was 1/4" too wide.......

X5 Meister · #84 02-04-2009, 11:19 PM

My understanding is that the euro hitch won't work on US cars due to different laws & restrictions, etc. that is why BMW NA or Canada hasn't (and won't) import them from Europe (where evidently they have plenty).

Honestly I can't imagine that BMW won't come up with a new supply. They clearly have a manufacturer making them for the E70 X5, the X3 and other BMW's, not much of a stretch to have the same company make the E53 X5 version given the design is already done and approved.

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Originally Posted by ncsucarjock

Folks,
I am posting a new thread about a group purchase of hitches from the EU. I have a friend there who can get hitches at a reasonable cost that mount the way the OEM hitch mounts.

poorekj · #85 02-06-2009, 04:27 PM

I've been searching every BMW parts counter, CPO lots, parking lots, and online site trying to find this damn hitch. This is simply UNSATISFACTORY for a company such as BMW!!!! I'm pissed!

kishg · #86 02-06-2009, 07:34 PM

I've semi given up... renting a trailblazer to tow down to VIR in March.

Nick-NY · #87 02-06-2009, 11:06 PM

I Just traded in my 04 X with a hitch, I should have checked here first, Sorry guys! I didn't know it was such a hard to find part.

kishg · #88 02-07-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick-NY

I Just traded in my 04 X with a hitch, I should have checked here first, Sorry guys! I didn't know it was such a hard to find part.

aaargh!!

odo · #89 02-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I am selling or trading in my 2001 4.4i pretty soon. It has the hitch package installed by BMW. I'm waiting for the stimulus package to become law which may change my purchase and/or financing decision for the new car. I'm receptive to making the swap for some cash, as long as my car isn't messed up in the process. Your old parts would have to be swapped with mine. I would also need to be reimbursed for the cost of the reprograming by BMW. I live on the east coast of FL. You would have to come down here to do the swap. Let the bidding begin...

LargoX5 · #90 02-18-2009, 05:49 PM

I posted this earlier on another thread. Hope it helps.

I have a 2004 X5 4.4 and have an appointment scheduled for this Saturday to have a hitch installed at U-Haul. Total cost is $425 and includes the wiring kit, install, extension arm, ball and lifetime warranty. Two years ago, I did the same thing with a 2001 X5 3.0 and they couldn't (or wouldn't) do the wiring. Had to find a local shop to do that separately. Something obviously changed since then. So depending on your year, I'd recommend U-Haul.

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