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I was also going to ask the question on whether they use euro/metric hitches or sae/us hitches where you are... It makes a difference! Also, what/how much will you be towing?

ours are traditionally like this:

Fixed

http://www.parksidetowbars.com.au/Po...owbarclose.jpg

Removeable

http://www.parksidetowbars.com.au/Po...C118aPrado.JPG

I would be towing, at most, a ski boat or a loaded furniture trailer.

I just called for a price, the wiring harness alone - aud$833 :wow:

Dubs

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Originally Posted by Dubs (Post 723853)

Hi all, I have been reading this thread and i am getting myself a little confused.

I rang the stealership here and they want AUD$1982.00 for OEM installed.

I am looking at other options.

1. 00-06 02 03 04 05 BMW X5 Class 3 Trailer Receiver Hitch : eBay Motors (item 230447033718 end time Apr-07-10 18:01:05 PDT)

2 . 05 06 BMW X5 Receiver Trailer Hitch 13070 : eBay Motors (item 170459403209 end time Apr-13-10 18:10:56 PDT)

I see that 1 + 2 mount differently, could someone please tell me which would be more sturdy for the car?

Thanks

Confused Dubs

The 1st link is the one I was looking at, made by Uhaul. It's also the same one Weasel uses towing up to 3000lbs, but it flexes a little. Look at the links I posted IF you decide to get that one as I've found it for about $40 cheaper.

The 2nd link is for an 05 and up X5, so you need to compare apples to oranges. What year is your X5, then only look at the hitches that fit in your year range. When I did my search, I used the keywords "x5 hitch" then arranged them by cheapest to highest price and found the Uhaul one for $140.

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Originally Posted by Dubs (Post 723865)

I would be towing, at most, a ski boat or a loaded furniture trailer.

I just called for a price, the wiring harness alone - aud$833 :wow:

Dubs

Depending on the weight of the ski boat, you might be better of getting the full on factory one. People have found them on ebay for $500 US, shipped and I believe it even came w/ all the wiring needed as well.