Ahh, but I was referring to post #145 via post #143, vis a vie post #1, who was the original poster and was looking for a hitch. So I think I win. Though we should probably check with the judge in this case.

Oh hwell. (yes, that is a harelip response :rofl:)

ahhh weasel is right I was referring to wiring harness is available not hitch assembly:thumbup: game set match

So anybody else with experience on an aftermarket hitch (drawtite/curtis) and the OEM wiring for light duty towing?

I understand it's nice to be able to pull the X5 potential of 6000lbs but I'll never tow anything over 1500-2000lbs. Also I ran a drawtite on our 2002 X5 and it was flawless after 3yrs. Anyway just my experience.

Thanks and safe towing!

i was referring to just the wiring kit also not the whole hitch, thanks but i dont think the one ECS carries is the right one. can someone let meknow if it is? also where exactly does it get pluged into? where in the pre-ran plug in my 2006 x5 3.0? how do i get to it? thanks guys

picked up my hitch today. Came in a huge box, pretty heavy as well.

Still say you are lucky tohave grabbed one of the original OEM hitches that were hiding in the back of a warehouse! How long till we see pics of the Z being toted behind the X?

Tell me about it. When I received mine I did NOT expect some humongous heavy box. When I looked at the homepage DIY to install it I was like ... damn! I'm not gonna remove the bumper just to put a boat anchor to weigh down my X. :yikes:

Yeah and you'd be lugging that anchor around wherever you take the X....

Which would really make you think twice if you really need a tow hitch...

I wanted to initially get a tow hitch for extra storage that attaches to the tow hitch but have since just decided on a roof rack solution where I can take it off when not in use and there is no extra weight penalty...

So should we start a new thread about all the guys that regret getting a hitch and are pissed BMW won't buy it back? :thumbup: