12-21-2014, 06:51 PM | #1 |
Lieutenant
39
Rep 473
Posts |
Wanted to share: just installed rear hitch on my wife's 2015 x5. I went with Draw-Tite, heavy duty part# 75600. Curt is making hitch that fits x5 as well. Primary reason I went with Draw-Tite (~$170) is that it lets me keep the impact bar, hitch is installed UNDER/BEHIND rear impact bar. IMHO, it is very cost effective alternative to BMW accessories (~$450) + attachements.
Installation requires complete removal of rear bumper. It took me about 2hr for everything. I did NOT have to cut lower part of the bumper - it was pre-shaped from the factory. I believe Draw-Tite is also supplying wiring harness, etc. but all I needed was a simple 2" hitch so I could carry bikes in summer and ski during winter. |
12-21-2014, 09:56 PM | #4 |
Captain
593
Rep 710
Posts |
No one makes a hitch for the M sport package. I've been looking for two months - all reputable hitch makers state "except for M sport models"...
__________________
Sold: 2014 X5 xDrive35d MSport
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-21-2014, 10:06 PM | #5 |
Captain
347
Rep 781
Posts |
Invisihitch claims to have one for M Sport. Their website is not updated, but I received email confirmation on availability for F15 M Sport
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2014, 08:28 AM | #7 |
Captain
238
Rep 609
Posts |
Yes! I had mine installed at dealer. I only used the hitch only since I use it for my bike rack and nothing else. Install plus cost was $800? Click below and you will see picture......
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1036106 Since that picture, I have installed the Carbn Fiber Diffuser with zero cutting and zero issues. Enjoy! Joe |
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2014, 08:33 AM | #8 | |
Captain
238
Rep 609
Posts |
Quote:
Joe |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2014, 08:34 AM | #9 |
Captain
238
Rep 609
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2014, 08:37 AM | #10 | |
Captain
238
Rep 609
Posts |
Quote:
Joe |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2014, 11:11 AM | #11 | ||
Lieutenant
39
Rep 473
Posts |
Quote:
It does NOT stick outside of the bumper. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-26-2014, 11:18 AM | #13 |
Private
10
Rep 58
Posts |
Invisihitch will work on the F15 m sport. I have it on mine. Search the forum and you'll see several reviews of this product.
BMW also provides a hitch however even though it is advertised as 'hidden' you can still see it. Additionally the BMW hitch limits you to only towing something with a 2" ball whereas the invisihitch will allow you to change balls as necessary. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-11-2015, 08:14 PM | #14 |
Private First Class
39
Rep 151
Posts |
I am looking at the Draw-Tite also. What is the distance from the 2" receiver to the bottom of the bumper? Does it hang below, or is it pretty much the top of the receiver box is touching the bottom of the bumper? THanks.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-12-2015, 12:22 AM | #15 |
Major
79
Rep 1,123
Posts
Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne
|
I'll be bringing my X5 to the dealership for BMW OEM tow bar installation next week, will post photos once it has been installed.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-13-2015, 02:49 PM | #16 | |
Private
18
Rep 60
Posts |
Quote:
There are also 2 options (well, 3 if you include a "no option") for lights. OEM, which plugs straight into the cars harness, and passive, which splices into the lights.
__________________
2021 X7 40i
2015 X5 35d 2012 x5 50 2006 x5 4.4 2000 528i: 1989 525i: 1986 528e |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-13-2015, 06:36 PM | #18 |
Private First Class
39
Rep 151
Posts |
I'm pretty sure the UHaul 78265 is made by Curt and is the same as their 13077 hitch.
https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrar..._13077_INS.PDF https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrar...077-50_INS.PDF I'm trying to figure out if the Curt vs Draw-tite flush mounts below the bumper (non-M-Sport). Also see this posting I made on etrailer: http://www.etrailer.com/question-109220.html?fb=yes |
Appreciate
1
|
01-04-2016, 10:10 AM | #20 |
Lieutenant Colonel
252
Rep 1,869
Posts |
How is the trailer hitch holding up. And as for sensors, did you run into any complications, sensors, cameras, etc.
I plan on only using the hitch for bikes and skis as well. I do not need wiring harness etc.
__________________
07 335xi (2007-2010)
08 Legacy Spec B (08-) 09 335i (2010-) 15 X5 xdrive 35i (2015-) 17 Forester XT (2016-) |
Appreciate
0
|
06-09-2022, 01:50 AM | #22 | |
Ground Clearance?
237
Rep 1,656
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|