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[Zucco]

New this forum and just wanted to introduce my self.

Past BMWs were
Black 1999 M3... Best car I ever owned!
Silver 2003 3.0 X5... traded in for a Toyota Tundra (to tow a trailer)
down sized to current
2012 X5 50i ...should be up to the task, you can see my trailer in the background and its not very big.

What is the best option with the M-Soprt package ? I have seen some threads about execu-hitch, recommendations?

thanks

[rennis]

I went from a Tundra to a 50i and was blown away at how well the X5 tows. It outperforms the Tundra, IMO.

Lots of threads on hitches. many prefer execuhitch. I went with Curt. Just don't do OEM and cut up your bumper.

[Zucco]

Originally Posted by rennis

I went from a Tundra to a 50i and was blown away at how well the X5 tows. It outperforms the Tundra, IMO.

Lots of threads on hitches. many prefer execuhitch. I went with Curt. Just don't do OEM and cut up your bumper.

Well that is great news! I was thinking it would be worse, because X5 is smaller ( reason i bought the 50i is to tow) well that and it is a hoot to drive! , the trailer is only 1500lbs max...

[rennis]

Originally Posted by Zucco

Well that is great news! I was thinking it would be worse, because X5 is smaller ( reason i bought the 50i is to tow) well that and it is a hoot to drive! , the trailer is only 1500lbs max...

I tow a small cargo trailer that is in the same weight range and you won't even know it's back there. The 50i has way more torque lower in the rpm's than the Tundra did.

I tow a boat with mine too, and even when loaded-down and pushing 5k pounds the X5 handles it with ease.

[serge1]

Originally Posted by Zucco

New this forum

Welcome!

Originally Posted by Zucco

Silver 2003 3.0 X5... traded in for a Toyota Tundra (to tow a trailer)

Originally Posted by Zucco

the trailer is only 1500lbs max...

Did you really have to get a tundra for 1500lb trailer?

Originally Posted by Zucco

I have seen some threads about execu-hitch, recommendations?
thanks

I went with Execuhitch. Better than OEM hitch solution (that requires cutting bumper and makes exhaust visible). Curt is better (no bumper cutting and cheaper than Execuhitch and OEM) but you are left with an ugly square receiver under the bumper, permanently.
Execuhitch employs Okee to do hitch coding remotely (coding fee is included in the price of the hitch), and bunch of other nice-to-haves (close trunk from remote, fogs on with high beams, etc).
So, when pricing out Curt, make sure to account for
-OEM wiring harness
-Hitch Coding (zoom feature, etc)

[Zucco]

Originally Posted by serge1

Welcome!



Did you really have to get a tundra for 1500lb trailer?



I went with Execuhitch. Better than OEM hitch solution (that requires cutting bumper and makes exhaust visible). Curt is better (no bumper cutting and cheaper than Execuhitch and OEM) but you are left with an ugly square receiver under the bumper, permanently.
Execuhitch employs Okee to do hitch coding remotely (coding fee is included in the price of the hitch), and bunch of other nice-to-haves (close trunk from remote, fogs on with high beams, etc).
So, when pricing out Curt, make sure to account for
-OEM wiring harness
-Hitch Coding (zoom feature, etc)

Ha ha ...ya the Tundra was a little over kill!


Thanks, I like the idea of not seeing the reviver, I did not realize that you could remote code ...I assumed the dealer would have to dot it ... that is good news

[serge1]

Originally Posted by Zucco

Ha ha ...ya the Tundra was a little over kill!


Thanks, I like the idea of not seeing the reviver, I did not realize that you could remote code ...I assumed the dealer would have to dot it ... that is good news

With right tools, you could do your own coding (some folks here do). If done by someone else, it may cost $100-400 depending on number of features.
The list of freebie features available to be coded by Okee (in addition to hitch coding) is pretty extensive. That is what puts the price of Execuhitch/Invisihitch close to the price of Curt hitch.

[Zucco]

Originally Posted by serge1

With right tools, you could do your own coding (some folks here do). If done by someone else, it may cost $100-400 depending on number of features.
The list of freebie features available to be coded by Okee (in addition to hitch coding) is pretty extensive. That is what puts the price of Execuhitch/Invisihitch close to the price of Curt hitch.

thanks for the info!