Towing - Execuhitch - XBimmers.com

radiofrequency · 11-05-2012, 10:10 AM

I have seen info here or on outpost regarding Execuhitch. Are they still in business? Tried to get into their website, but no luck. The product for the X5 appears to be amazing and beats the OEM option (IMHO).

TheMichaelZL1 · 11-06-2012, 10:38 AM

I just noticed the same thing last night. A few days ago I was checking out the different options, then today the site is gone. Very interested in getting one for my X5M!

TheMichaelZL1 · 11-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Just spoke with them and the site is getting re-hosted - they had a major glitch. Should be back up today they hope. Looks like there will now be a BMW oem harness option which will be plug and play (will need a reprogram from the dealer).

radiofrequency · 11-07-2012, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the information - it really is an amazing product. There appears to have been a great deal of thought put into the design and engineering. I want it for my KUAT bicycle carrier, seems overkill, but well worth it!

balasa0731 · 11-08-2012, 12:37 AM

One of my friends bought the manual one to pull a 25ft boat. He said there was some bad engineering with one of the parts (kept on braking, a bracket or something like that), so the manufacturer after the second fail sent him 3 or 4 spare parts.
Try to find some reviews.

BeamerandBimmer · 11-08-2012, 07:10 AM

25' boat might be at the top end of the tow rating by the time you add in fluids, trailer etc.. I know I'm not going to be towing my 25' cabin cruiser with the X5. It's combined weight is close to 10,000 lbs.

suspensio · 11-08-2012, 01:09 PM

I too have had problems. I pulled my boat with it once and then the slide out portion wouldn't come out. I had to unbolt the entire assembly. They sent a new one, but I have not pulled the boat since as I was waiting on the explanation as to why, but it appears the metal fatigued under the strain and bent. I have a heavy boat as well, but they said it would match the factory towing levels. I have the performance body kit so it was a must have.

Disappointing. Also, realize that when you tuck under the bumper your ball mount has a long way to extend back up to where the straight receiver would normally be. That can act as a fulcrum.

11-05-2012, 10:10 AM	#1
radiofrequency Field Marshall Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP + 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Towing - Execuhitch I have seen info here or on outpost regarding Execuhitch. Are they still in business? Tried to get into their website, but no luck. The product for the X5 appears to be amazing and beats the OEM option (IMHO).
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BeamerandBimmer New Member Drives: R1200GSA, M5 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	25' boat might be at the top end of the tow rating by the time you add in fluids, trailer etc.. I know I'm not going to be towing my 25' cabin cruiser with the X5. It's combined weight is close to 10,000 lbs. __________________ Current BMWs:2013 Carbon Black X5 50i M-Sport 2010 Carbon Black M5 2010 R1200GS Adventure 30th Anniversary Edition

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11-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
TheMichaelZL1 Registered Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I just noticed the same thing last night. A few days ago I was checking out the different options, then today the site is gone. Very interested in getting one for my X5M!

11-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
TheMichaelZL1 Registered Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Just spoke with them and the site is getting re-hosted - they had a major glitch. Should be back up today they hope. Looks like there will now be a BMW oem harness option which will be plug and play (will need a reprogram from the dealer).

11-07-2012, 09:04 AM	#4
radiofrequency Field Marshall Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP + 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the information - it really is an amazing product. There appears to have been a great deal of thought put into the design and engineering. I want it for my KUAT bicycle carrier, seems overkill, but well worth it!

11-08-2012, 12:37 AM	#5
balasa0731 New Member Drives: bmx x5 4.8i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Redmond Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	One of my friends bought the manual one to pull a 25ft boat. He said there was some bad engineering with one of the parts (kept on braking, a bracket or something like that), so the manufacturer after the second fail sent him 3 or 4 spare parts. Try to find some reviews.

11-08-2012, 01:09 PM	#7
suspensio Registered Drives: 2012 BMW X5D Alpine Cinnamon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I too have had problems. I pulled my boat with it once and then the slide out portion wouldn't come out. I had to unbolt the entire assembly. They sent a new one, but I have not pulled the boat since as I was waiting on the explanation as to why, but it appears the metal fatigued under the strain and bent. I have a heavy boat as well, but they said it would match the factory towing levels. I have the performance body kit so it was a must have. Disappointing. Also, realize that when you tuck under the bumper your ball mount has a long way to extend back up to where the straight receiver would normally be. That can act as a fulcrum.