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TowX 04-23-2008 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
Read post #2

Ditto, and read my post #4. Took me just 4 hours by myself. Dealer quoted 6.

RacerX5(215) 04-23-2008 11:49 PM

Does anyone have pics of their hitch installed? I had one installed today and I think it looks aweful.The wire harness looks crooked, screwed in w/ one screw.Had it installed at a 1800 hitch it, Its not OEM..IM NOT HAPPY!!

RacerX5(215) 04-26-2008 03:36 PM

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Did anyone cut into the lower bumper for the wire harness.. I hate the way it looks.. I need some advice here..Thanks

tomo63 04-26-2008 06:27 PM

Towbar/Tow hitch
 
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Originally Posted by RacerX5(215)
Did anyone cut into the lower bumper for the wire harness.. I hate the way it looks.. I need some advice here..Thanks

Oh dear,your tow hitches are not the best looking accessory:thumbdown . I had one fitted today at Indespention,its a trailer & towing company. The towbar is a WITTER detachable, comes with two keys. The mounting bracket & electrical socket are completely hidden by the centre blanking plate,no cutting was required. Took the fitter 2hrs 40mins to fit & the warranty on the towbar is for the lifetime of the vehicle. I'll post some pictures in the morning.

tomo63 04-27-2008 04:04 AM

Towbar/Tow hitch
 
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Here are some photo's,the towbar housing & electrical socket that were fitted yesterday are completely hidden by the plastic bumper blanking plate,which makes for a lot tidier job. No cutting of the bumper either.

RacerX5(215) 04-29-2008 11:46 PM

Yeah Thanks!!
I Unscrewed the wire harness for now, and have it hanging behind the bumper. What a crappy instal..Guess Ill have to try myself

TowX 04-30-2008 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RacerX5(215)
Did anyone cut into the lower bumper for the wire harness.. I hate the way it looks.. I need some advice here..Thanks

I wouldn't be happy either. But it can be cured though you might have to get creative with the bracket shape. This is why I went with the factory parts- the hitch was a piece of cake to install, the wiring laid out nicely, and the plug bracket bolted to the hitch for a clean installation.

jaypete1 04-30-2008 04:10 PM

Are any of you guys worried about towing with the X5? I keep hearing about transmission issues.

JCL 05-02-2008 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jaypete1
Are any of you guys worried about towing with the X5? I keep hearing about transmission issues.

No. Have you heard about any transmission issues caused by towing? I haven't.

GOLDORAK 05-28-2008 04:07 PM

X3 brake controller
 
Hi anyone have ever installed brake control on an X3...can i use the infos about the X5?

Thanks


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