| X5 in AK |
04-12-2007 07:24 PM |
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? :rofl:
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