X5M Trailer Hitch

ShowroomM · 09-30-2012, 07:14 PM

Hello Everyone
I have been doing some searching, but I haven't found a definitive answer. What is the deal with getting a trailer hitch attached to the X5M? I spoke to a dealer and they said they are unable to do it, but that there are aftermarket options. This is in sharp contrast to a few things I read, including a review I saw where the X5M that was received from BMW for the review had the hitch already installed.

Can anyone confirm?

KrisHorton · 10-01-2012, 04:05 AM

Ours has an OEM hitch installed on it. I can take some pics or grab part numbers for you if needed. It's a very clean install, though the one major downside is the fact that the rear bumper needs to be trimmed for the hitch to work (a rubber trim piece is added where the cut was made). A dealer *should* be able to add it. I'm headed by Shelly BMW in Buena Park tomorrow to pick up a new trim piece, I can ask them for you.

ShowroomM · 10-01-2012, 04:31 PM

Thanks. If you have a picture or two, that would be great. I did some further research and it looks like there are a few aftermarket options that will work too, without needing to cut the bumper.

DDP2011X5M · 10-01-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Showroom Motorsports

Thanks. If you have a picture or two, that would be great. I did some further research and it looks like there are a few aftermarket options that will work too, without needing to cut the bumper.

Please share

lttmddj7 · 10-05-2012, 03:24 PM

Kris - would you post some pix of the hitch? Like to see how it looks. Thanks!

KrisHorton · 10-08-2012, 03:01 AM

Sure thing, sorry I just saw your post!

Here's a shot of the rear of the car so you can see how the hitch affects the look. I plan to black out the entire "diffuser" area in the meantime before I get a VRS or similar diffuser for the rear (and remove the hitch temporarily).

robclarkjr · 10-24-2012, 10:08 PM

Mine had a factory hitch also. Was great and used it a bunch to tow a couple of jetskis. Could not feel them back there.

robclarkjr · 10-24-2012, 10:09 PM

The black rubber surround dry rotted after a year and dealer replaced it. Thought it strange that it dried so quickly.

09-30-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
ShowroomM Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	X5M Trailer Hitch Hello Everyone I have been doing some searching, but I haven't found a definitive answer. What is the deal with getting a trailer hitch attached to the X5M? I spoke to a dealer and they said they are unable to do it, but that there are aftermarket options. This is in sharp contrast to a few things I read, including a review I saw where the X5M that was received from BMW for the review had the hitch already installed. Can anyone confirm?
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KrisHorton Private 10 Rep 92 Posts Drives: E70 X5M and E60 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Ours has an OEM hitch installed on it. I can take some pics or grab part numbers for you if needed. It's a very clean install, though the one major downside is the fact that the rear bumper needs to be trimmed for the hitch to work (a rubber trim piece is added where the cut was made). A dealer should be able to add it. I'm headed by Shelly BMW in Buena Park tomorrow to pick up a new trim piece, I can ask them for you.
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ShowroomM Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks. If you have a picture or two, that would be great. I did some further research and it looks like there are a few aftermarket options that will work too, without needing to cut the bumper.
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lttmddj7 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2013 X5d Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Kris - would you post some pix of the hitch? Like to see how it looks. Thanks!
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10-08-2012, 03:01 AM	#6
KrisHorton Private 10 Rep 92 Posts Drives: E70 X5M and E60 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Sure thing, sorry I just saw your post! Here's a shot of the rear of the car so you can see how the hitch affects the look. I plan to black out the entire "diffuser" area in the meantime before I get a VRS or similar diffuser for the rear (and remove the hitch temporarily). Last edited by KrisHorton; 10-08-2012 at 03:26 AM..
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robclarkjr New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: X5m Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Mine had a factory hitch also. Was great and used it a bunch to tow a couple of jetskis. Could not feel them back there.
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10-24-2012, 10:09 PM	#8
robclarkjr New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: X5m Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	The black rubber surround dry rotted after a year and dealer replaced it. Thought it strange that it dried so quickly.
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