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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 10-08-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,651
Posted By Oaktree
Has anyone installed one on a 50? ^sounds...

Has anyone installed one on a 50?

^sounds sporty and good.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-07-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,812
Posted By Oaktree
Ok, I ordered it last Thursday and installed it...

Ok, I ordered it last Thursday and installed it today and two things, the directions suck donkey balls and the power is nice, the way it should have come. Install is very easy, about 30 minutes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 55,588
Posted By Oaktree
Just removed my cradle and what a stupid design. ...

Just removed my cradle and what a stupid design. I got all happy when it looked like a plug on the bottom of the cradle but to no avail. I ended up breaking the cradle a stuffing the wires and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,704
Posted By Oaktree
Bump

Bump
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-04-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
Correct. My concern is that it's plugged in for...

Correct. My concern is that it's plugged in for 4-5 days in total. Assuming nothing is drawing power I should be ok...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
:stickpoke That's what I did last year to...

:stickpoke

That's what I did last year to make it work. I cut two of the 4 plug wires by the fuse box and jumper the red and yellow together. After reading other posts though people haven't had...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
Don't give up, help me with your diagram. I sent...

Don't give up, help me with your diagram. I sent a letter to BMW NA and the principal of the dealership to help resolve the issue fairly and fast.
I am willing to solve it without them If I can. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
Thank you. Yes, this was a BMW installed...

Thank you.

Yes, this was a BMW installed and purchased trailer hitch.

Here is the invoice and from what I think I'm hearing this is just the wiring harness to run the BMW brake controller?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
Yes, oe hitch, BMW installed. Pics would help...

Yes, oe hitch, BMW installed. Pics would help but according to them I need a new retrofit harness.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,489
Posted By Oaktree
Hitch - retrofit kit - $630?

Ok, after hearing multiple stories how easy the progidy wireless brake controller works I figured out my pins are not powered correctly on the 7 pin. After 3 calls, 2 service appointments and 1 yr...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Oaktree
Its spring time so towing season is coming. I...

Its spring time so towing season is coming. I think this thing is wired bad.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Oaktree
Nope and they are just confused when I talk to...

Nope and they are just confused when I talk to them. I know i shouldnt have to create a jumper for the 4way plug by the fuse box to get power to the 7 way plug on the hitch.
I'm going in for a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,804
Posted By Oaktree
What I pun is that wants to start in 2nd gear,...

What I pun is that wants to start in 2nd gear, then has to shift to 1st and hence delay. I hate this feature.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,054
Posted By Oaktree
It's a waste...

It's a waste...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,303
Posted By Oaktree
Trailer tow mirror

What and where have people found mirror extensions for towing.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,555
Posted By Oaktree
Nope. That's the only functionality I was able...

Nope. That's the only functionality I was able to get on the X5.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 110,495
Posted By Oaktree
The X5 has many things I hate. My saving grace...

The X5 has many things I hate. My saving grace is I don't have to drive it daily.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,608
Posted By Oaktree
Pics please.

Pics please.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,640
Posted By Oaktree
The car is gutted behind driver/passenger seats,...

The car is gutted behind driver/passenger seats, rollbar, 6pnt harnesses, GC suspension, Hankook's, brake ducting. No major engine mods yet.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,640
Posted By Oaktree
Here is it Pro's: More comfortable than...

Here is it

Pro's:
More comfortable than the 2001 2500HD GMC I was using.
Braking was very positive and I never felt like I didn't have enough brakes.

Cons:
Comfort seats..same...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Oaktree
Dealer installed hitch and power plug so it...

Dealer installed hitch and power plug so it should fall on them. In the meantime I put a jumper on the 4 pin brake adapter (by the fuse box - green/yellow to red) people use to setup a hard wired...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Oaktree
Hmm I'm using the wireless version. I'm...

Hmm I'm using the wireless version. I'm wondering if it's not a wiring issue at the dealership.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,405
Posted By Oaktree
Tekonsha Wireless - BMW not powering the brake pin

OK, so I had no problem mating the Tekonsha to the car/trailer but BMW doesn't power the brake pin on the 7 way. How are people powering the brakes to the trailer? :dunno:
Is this a dealer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,640
Posted By Oaktree
Enclosed Car Trailer - Review

Well, not yet.

This weekend I will be towing a 23ft v-nose Featherlite with an M3 E36.
Trailer weight is (per Featherlite confirmation) 2,770lbs, tandem 3.5k axles, with a total capacity of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 49,651
Posted By Oaktree
Did you purchase this? I just bought one via...

Did you purchase this? I just bought one via Amazon as I'm towing a 23ft Featherlite with a M3 to Road America. I really hope this works...
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