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Old 02-01-2013, 12:22 AM
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BMW E53 X5 M54 3.0L > Exterior > Trailer > ES#185392 Trailer Hitch Kit - 71600009711

So i'm hoping to place my order for one of these in the coming weeks. I noticed it was back in stock at ECS. I did a search and found some threads for other hitch installs, but not one for the OEM from ECS. It says plug and play on their site. Is that true for all? Is there anything I should be on the look out for before I order? I would assume that this is the best all around kit due to everything which is included and the fact it is a factory kit. Just looking for some experience as its a good chunk of money.
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OE is THE only way to go with the hitch for E53. If the ECS has the OE part, then there are plenty of DIY guides here, on this forum. The installation is a plug-n-play, but there is a lot of things to plug before playing...
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I just looked again in the how-to section. I have no idea how I overlooked the thread it was #1. lol
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I just received my hitch from ECS. The box is huge. Haven't had a chance to install it yet but take my warning. You need to have a place to keep a 7' long box weighing over 100 lbs. Until you can install it. Mine is currently residing in my dining room which makes the CEO real happy...
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Just ordered it from ECS.
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BMW E53 X5 M54 3.0L > Exterior > Trailer > ES#185392 Trailer Hitch Kit - 71600009711

So i'm hoping to place my order for one of these in the coming weeks. I noticed it was back in stock at ECS. I did a search and found some threads for other hitch installs, but not one for the OEM from ECS. It says plug and play on their site. Is that true for all? Is there anything I should be on the look out for before I order? I would assume that this is the best all around kit due to everything which is included and the fact it is a factory kit. Just looking for some experience as its a good chunk of money.
If my X didn't come with the OE hitch I would have looked at having this hitch installed.

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If my X didn't come with the OE hitch I would have looked at having this hitch installed.

Towbar Video - BMW X5 Westfalia Detachable - YouTube
I believe that is the same hitch that is offered as the OE hitch in Europe. The BMW instructions posted on this site (Online references, pdf, E53 reference documents) at the link below show both that hitch, and how to carry the hitch ball in the standard OE tool tray. Wiring would have to be the NA version to tie in to standard North American trailers, and a bike carrier is a challenge, but it is a neat hitch installation. Not sure if it includes a place for safety chains, as the BMW documents don't show any attachment points.

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e5...iler_hitch.pdf
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If my X didn't come with the OE hitch I would have looked at having this hitch installed.

Towbar Video - BMW X5 Westfalia Detachable - YouTube
That is pretty cool. Any idea what the cost and load rating is?
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That is pretty cool. Any idea what the cost and load rating is?
Available from BMW dealers in the UK and Europe. There are posts on this site about those who have brought them in, those posts should have pricing info if you do a search. Load rating is same as North America, 5000 or 6000 lbs depending on year and transmission, but technically this drawbar is not legal in North America as it doesn't meet federal regulations. Ball is metric, but close to 2".
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