Trailer outlet plugged

007bandido · 11-18-2023, 04:20 PM

Hello,

When you plug the outlet in the trailer, a lot of automatisms are disengaged. That is normal for trailers of course, rear radars are useless but the automatic pilot is gone.

Sometimes in winter, I use the towbar with the bike rack to carry my skies. Then, I don't plug the outlet.

It is possible to code the trailer NCD to avoid to disconnect automatisms with outlet plugged and maintain rear lights operationnal?

Thanks.

jad03060 · 11-20-2023, 02:01 PM

I don't know, but it would be interesting if BMW were to add a towing mode modification that could detect (or you select, less liability) whether it's a simple bike rack, or an actual trailer, and modify how it reacts. You don't really need to lose as many automated systems with a bike rack versus a real trailer back there.

My take on this...if they were ever to do it, when something is plugged in, switch to trailer/caravan towing mode, but offer the option of bike rack to customize operations.

Many on this forum are from the USA, and the use of a light bar for a bike rack is a foreign concept to them, regardless of the safety impacts, so it will be interesting to see what responses you may get.

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007bandido Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 30D M Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Geneva iTrader: (0)	Trailer outlet plugged Hello, When you plug the outlet in the trailer, a lot of automatisms are disengaged. That is normal for trailers of course, rear radars are useless but the automatic pilot is gone. Sometimes in winter, I use the towbar with the bike rack to carry my skies. Then, I don't plug the outlet. It is possible to code the trailer NCD to avoid to disconnect automatisms with outlet plugged and maintain rear lights operationnal? Thanks.
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jad03060 Major General 3166 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: X5 45e Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	I don't know, but it would be interesting if BMW were to add a towing mode modification that could detect (or you select, less liability) whether it's a simple bike rack, or an actual trailer, and modify how it reacts. You don't really need to lose as many automated systems with a bike rack versus a real trailer back there. My take on this...if they were ever to do it, when something is plugged in, switch to trailer/caravan towing mode, but offer the option of bike rack to customize operations. Many on this forum are from the USA, and the use of a light bar for a bike rack is a foreign concept to them, regardless of the safety impacts, so it will be interesting to see what responses you may get.
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