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Tomaz 06-09-2017 11:02 PM

Trailer hitch instillation
 
Does anyone have a photo of a clean trailer hitch instillation preferably on a Sport rear bumper? I would like to add a hitch but have never seen one on a Sport bumper. Thanks.

snrbrtsn 06-10-2017 02:31 PM

Fitted to my 2011
Westfalia detachable (U.K. Car)
Entirely invisible when tucked away.

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...psbuhgjnin.jpg

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...pssw1pg9o5.jpg

Tomaz 06-11-2017 12:29 PM

Nice!

Tomaz 06-11-2017 12:32 PM

I was needing the receiver opening so I could add a bike or ski rack. Is that part of the Westfalia assembly?

snrbrtsn 06-11-2017 02:53 PM

The towbar was fitted, purely for a cycle carrier
Thule 927, 3 bike carrier with the option to fit a fourth

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...psqiowqfnp.jpg

Tomaz 06-11-2017 10:10 PM

Exactly! do you have a photo of where it comes out of the bumper. Very beautiful car by the way.

snrbrtsn 06-12-2017 03:45 PM

Thanks

In U.K. We don't fit the us style hitches, instead we fit a removable swan neck
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...psvnrdele6.jpg
This leave (in most cases) invisibility after removal, after bumper removal a cut is required on the underside
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...ps82ss4nyu.jpg
Removal & replacement of bumper crash frame & wiring to loom
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8zhxfsnd.jpg

The square US receivers are seldom used for private vehicles, the westfalia detachable bar (OEM to BMW & most other German manufacturers) is good for 3500kgs & a nose weight of 150kgs, though lesser on most other manufacturer of bar.

BMW recommend installing a further radiator with the towing package.....

absentmathis 06-12-2017 11:05 PM

http://http://i66.tinypic.com/24bqek2.jpg

absentmathis 06-12-2017 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snrbrtsn (Post 1110861)
The towbar was fitted, purely for a cycle carrier
Thule 927, 3 bike carrier with the option to fit a fourth

http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/...psqiowqfnp.jpg

That's a nice setup...although I'm partial to my Cannondale ;) I also use a Thule

daytonatrbo 06-13-2017 08:40 AM

I hate the big gaping hole and stupid trim they put on my wife's car. The opening is about a foot wide and totally unnecessary.

I'm curious about the additional radiator. Hers was originally fitted with the towing preperation. And it does have a radiator approximately 25cm by 25 Cm in the left "pod" ahead of the front left wheel. It has engine coolant running through it. I wonder if this is the one you refer to.


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