Tow Hitch Wiring and Bike Rack Suggestions

drummr8 · 09-16-2020, 03:13 PM

I just recently picked up a Curt tow hitch/bar for my Msport E70. Main use is just going to be for bike transport - any suggestions for a bike rack that works well with our vehicles?

Also, I wasn't going to bother with the wiring harness. Is this easy to add later, or will I have to pull the bumper and go through a bunch of extra work? Does it make more sense to just add now, even if I'm not sure I'd ever tow a trailer?

Thanks

RL18 · 09-16-2020, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by drummr8

I just recently picked up a Curt tow hitch/bar for my Msport E70. Main use is just going to be for bike transport - any suggestions for a bike rack that works well with our vehicles?

Also, I wasn't going to bother with the wiring harness. Is this easy to add later, or will I have to pull the bumper and go through a bunch of extra work? Does it make more sense to just add now, even if I'm not sure I'd ever tow a trailer?

Thanks

Why not add it while you have the bumper off? Get it done so you have it if you need it later. Instead of waiting for the wiring to tow with it. Bmw factory harness looks to be the best decision to make it as seamless as possible, but there may be a better option I don't know about

drummr8 · 09-16-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RL18

Why not add it while you have the bumper off? Get it done so you have it if you need it later. Instead of waiting for the wiring to tow with it. Bmw factory harness looks to be the best decision to make it as seamless as possible, but there may be a better option I don't know about

Just because I don't currently have any plans of towing anything... But I guess that may change in the future so I guess it makes sense to just add the harness now.

dudezi · 09-17-2020, 10:24 AM

you can add only a 4-wire connector to have the tail light, brake light and turn signals, no e-brake, which is good enough for towing light load, and it doesn't require removing bumper to install. detailed instruction on youtube.

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