Mounting electrical Tow-Bar
04-07-2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='839187' date='Apr 7 2009, 09:55 AM
Its seems no BMW 5 Series drivers tow boats, caravans, or utility trailers! actually when I went on a caravan towing course three of the cars were 5 Series but they all had after market tow bars fitted I guess the BMW fit items are too expensive normally.
11-18-2009 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by or_550i' post='839315' date='Apr 7 2009, 10:16 AM
At least it's somewhat common to haul a caravan with your bimmer (or any other sedan) on the other side of the pond. I talked to someone here [in the US] about getting a tow bar for my e60 - all I get are blank stares or "why don't you get a pick-up truck or a jeep?"
Funny you mention "Jeep"; my 2008 Jeep JK Wrangler will tow only 2,500 pounds ... or almost half of what my 545i can tow.
11-18-2009 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by or_550i' post='839315' date='Apr 7 2009, 01:16 PM
At least it's somewhat common to haul a caravan with your bimmer (or any other sedan) on the other side of the pond. I talked to someone here [in the US] about getting a tow bar for my e60 - all I get are blank stares or "why don't you get a pick-up truck or a jeep?"
I found a trailer hitch for under $200US but is not the electronic concealed one...
i have a big SUV, but sometimes i want to tow a small boat for a vacation and do not want to drive our big suburban.
I have not been able to found out any info on hooking up the wiring for the lights...does anyone have details or a wiring diagram for this?
03-22-2013 | 12:12 PM
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Hi All 
Now the Full electrical Tow-Bar is mounted , hard work
thereto it is not a option for a pre LCI , so some altering had to be done on the electrical side , but now it is working as it should , but it is one of the best mods I ever have installed , no more dirty hands when taking the the tow-Bar on and off .
Here some pictures of the final result
Now the Full electrical Tow-Bar is mounted , hard work
thereto it is not a option for a pre LCI , so some altering had to be done on the electrical side , but now it is working as it should , but it is one of the best mods I ever have installed , no more dirty hands when taking the the tow-Bar on and off .Here some pictures of the final result
04-14-2013 | 03:22 PM
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From: Polk City, FL USA
My Ride: 2001 M5, 2010 e61 / 535iXT Automatic
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Ships worldwide, has multiple options for EU 7/13 pins. The wiring instructions on site from Westfalia, have wiring color coding so perhaps matching to US 7pin.
http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/f...391101-004.pdf
Also Curt Towbars has a 200lb tow hitch and wiring that hooks up in trunk/wagon rear to the tailight wires.
BMW 5 Series Trailer Wiring Harness - 2006 | etrailer.com
Last edited by sfcacique; 04-15-2013 at 01:56 AM. Reason: 2000lb vice 200lb
07-14-2013 | 06:02 AM
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Why tow with a 5 series
Some of us do not want to own a tow vehicle that gets used only 4-6 times a year. That is horrible for the environment, bad for the pocket book, and in my case I'd have to add a 6th spot in my garage (which would cost more than the tow vehicle itself).
Pulling boats, race cars, caravans, etc. is perfectly in line with a 5 series salon!
Pulling boats, race cars, caravans, etc. is perfectly in line with a 5 series salon!
07-16-2013 | 08:29 AM
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Hi,
I have removed my tow-bar and could have it for sale in EU with full wiring etc.
Please consider, that it is not really possible to have this electronic goodie with the m rear bumper. This was the main reason I had to remove it.
I have removed my tow-bar and could have it for sale in EU with full wiring etc.
Please consider, that it is not really possible to have this electronic goodie with the m rear bumper. This was the main reason I had to remove it.