2003 X5 Tow Hitch Options

[JCL]

When I worked at a (non-BMW) dealer, dealer parts inventory only showed up in the national system if dealers made it available to other dealers. If they wanted to not share it, it didn't show up in national searches. Sounds like it may be a similar situation with BMW parts.

[AquilaBMW]

I DID IT!!!! I found one!!! FYI - Sonnen BMW of San Rafael has two left in stock for $495 and they will ship it to you if needed. They are awesome - Oscar their Wholesale Parts guy is a stand up chap and help me with it.

We opened the box up and confirmed the kit comes with everything including the module! This was not really in my spending budget but I think it was the right call. I think it is a great practical upgrade for the car. I really hope to install it this week.

I will keep you all posted.

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by AquilaBMW

I DID IT!!!! I found one!!! FYI - Sonnen BMW of San Rafael has two left in stock for $495 and they will ship it to you if needed. They are awesome - Oscar their Wholesale Parts guy is a stand up chap and help me with it.

We opened the box up and confirmed the kit comes with everything including the module! This was not really in my spending budget but I think it was the right call. I think it is a great practical upgrade for the car. I really hope to install it this week.

I will keep you all posted.

Congrats! Can you please post the part number of the electrical connector that goes between the X & trailer lights?

[AquilaBMW]

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Congrats! Can you please post the part number of the electrical connector that goes between the X & trailer lights?

Thank you! Are you referring to the round connector or the whole cable?

[e30cabrio]

Yes please, the cable that goes from here:

[AquilaBMW]

Try this link: http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E5...r_accessories/

These are covered....

[e30cabrio]

Thanks!

[AquilaBMW]

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

Thanks!

You're welcome!

[AquilaBMW]

UPDATE: I installed the hitch yesterday. It was an almost 7 hour job from start to finish including prep time, and clean up. It's an involved job.

I used information and DIYs from this thread - http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ation-pdf.html.

Some really great notes in here that will help you if you plan on doing this.

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by AquilaBMW

UPDATE: I installed the hitch yesterday. It was an almost 7 hour job from start to finish including prep time, and clean up. It's an involved job.

I used information and DIYs from this thread - http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ation-pdf.html.

Some really great notes in here that will help you if you plan on doing this.

Congratulations!!!

since you installed this thing yourself, you probably understand why so many o f us kept saying to go the OE hitch and not aftermarket - you see how involved the process is and how many parts are used for such a "simple" mod as a trailer hitch... Aftermarket can't even come close...


@e30cabrio

if you are refering just to the connectors themselves:

61131378138 - 12-pin connector
61131378136 - 12-pin recepticle

and the pins

61131376202 - pin-female no wire
61131376193 - pin-male no wire