trailer hitch

4tyson · 11-22-2010, 06:24 PM

Hello,

I am new to the forum and could use some help. In the process of getting an x6 5.0 ... dealer is quoting me $2500 to install the hitch and electric brake controller. It seems some people on here have gotten it for cheaper. All hitches in the past I have gotten hitch city to install. I called them today and they said there isn't a hitch for the x6? I also checked most of the big hitch manufacturers online and they have nothing for the x6? Question is .. are they using the x5 hitch on this car? Is it a direct bolt on or is there mods to the x5 hitch? and how much should it cost? Any help would be greatly appreciated?

thanks

Ikendiken · 11-22-2010, 07:56 PM

BMW offers a hitch for the X6.

Trailer Hitch Kit-Class III(PN: 71 60 2 156 527)
$500.00

Ball and Tongue(PN: 71 60 0 413 358)
$45.00

Metal Bumper Trim Piece(PN: 71 60 0 443 105)
$25.00

Receiver Cap(PN: 71 60 0 303 882)
$8.00

I don't have this hitch installed and wouldn't know if $1500+ to install is right, but it sounds high to me. I believe you have to cut away part of the bumper if that helps.

bak · 11-22-2010, 09:37 PM

I had the hitch installed when my X6 was delivered. I recall $850 complete. Your additional charges may have to do with the brake controller. I did not need one. Good Luck !

GJM · 11-23-2010, 04:37 AM

Hi Tyson,
We were quoted $2500, but had BMW install after purchase for half that.

The x5 bracket will not fit the x6.

No need to cut, there is a removalble panel.

We have had our brake controllers fitted by a specialist Auto electrician, not BM as they would not undertake the installation.

With the hitch we went with BMW as the local shops were unable to obtain the part.
Depends what you tow, you may require a variable height adaptor, as the x6 tow hitch is very low. Reversing the insert still didn't give our height = to the x5.
Best of luck

4tyson · 11-23-2010, 08:15 AM

thanks for all the great input ... does anyone know the brand of hitch.. I doubt bmw manufactures it .. funny how hidden hitch, Curt, Drawtite, Reese, etc don't carry it ..

DrewBert · 11-23-2010, 09:50 AM

Yeah I got for 1400 CAD, so$2500 is way too much!

Ikendiken · 11-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4tyson

hidden hitch, Curt, Drawtite, Reese, etc don't carry it ..

You can get it from Tischer. http://getbmwparts.com/

11-22-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
4tyson Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: x6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	trailer hitch Hello, I am new to the forum and could use some help. In the process of getting an x6 5.0 ... dealer is quoting me $2500 to install the hitch and electric brake controller. It seems some people on here have gotten it for cheaper. All hitches in the past I have gotten hitch city to install. I called them today and they said there isn't a hitch for the x6? I also checked most of the big hitch manufacturers online and they have nothing for the x6? Question is .. are they using the x5 hitch on this car? Is it a direct bolt on or is there mods to the x5 hitch? and how much should it cost? Any help would be greatly appreciated? thanks
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11-22-2010, 07:56 PM	#2
Ikendiken Private First Class 2 Rep 126 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	BMW offers a hitch for the X6. Trailer Hitch Kit-Class III(PN: 71 60 2 156 527) $500.00 Ball and Tongue(PN: 71 60 0 413 358) $45.00 Metal Bumper Trim Piece(PN: 71 60 0 443 105) $25.00 Receiver Cap(PN: 71 60 0 303 882) $8.00 I don't have this hitch installed and wouldn't know if $1500+ to install is right, but it sounds high to me. I believe you have to cut away part of the bumper if that helps.
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11-22-2010, 09:37 PM	#3
bak Private First Class 23 Rep 154 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Novi, MI iTrader: (0)	I had the hitch installed when my X6 was delivered. I recall $850 complete. Your additional charges may have to do with the brake controller. I did not need one. Good Luck !
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11-23-2010, 04:37 AM	#4
GJM Xdrive 0 Rep 79 Posts Drives: X6 35d/X5 3d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Melbourne AUS iTrader: (0)	Hi Tyson, We were quoted $2500, but had BMW install after purchase for half that. The x5 bracket will not fit the x6. No need to cut, there is a removalble panel. We have had our brake controllers fitted by a specialist Auto electrician, not BM as they would not undertake the installation. With the hitch we went with BMW as the local shops were unable to obtain the part. Depends what you tow, you may require a variable height adaptor, as the x6 tow hitch is very low. Reversing the insert still didn't give our height = to the x5. Best of luck __________________ gjm
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11-23-2010, 08:15 AM	#5
4tyson Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: x6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the great input ... does anyone know the brand of hitch.. I doubt bmw manufactures it .. funny how hidden hitch, Curt, Drawtite, Reese, etc don't carry it ..
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11-23-2010, 09:50 AM	#6
DrewBert Lieutenant 152 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Comp Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Regina,Sk, Canada iTrader: (1)	Yeah I got for 1400 CAD, so$2500 is way too much!
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