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      12-18-2018, 09:03 AM   #23
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[QUOTE=RFGuy_KCCO;24124319][QUOTE=bono;24122426]Really? I have this option on G30. One of the options which does not work as it should and I stopped trying to use it.


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Wow, I knew that adding the hitch to the X3 meant no kick to open on the hatch, but I didn't realize this is the case with the X5, as well. If this is true, it takes the X5 completely off my list. I was already on the fence about the terrible gauges...

I use this feature all the time, so it is definitely a deal-breaker for me. You can all call me crazy if you'd like, but the fact is this is a nice feature to have and I use it on my current vehicle frequently. Every other car manufacturer has figured out how to do it with a factory hitch, so why can't BMW?
I can't even get kick to open to work half the time and I don't have either a factory or an aftermarket hitch... hoping that gets fixed with an update of these days.

I am thinking about getting an invisible one for the bike rack though.
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      12-20-2018, 08:24 AM   #24
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When we did G05 training they told us the kick to open is still there, just moved to one side of the hitch. I will test it and confirm.
hey! were you able to test and confirm ?
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      02-10-2019, 08:55 AM   #25
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Can anyone confirm if the comfort access still works with the factory trailer hitch option?
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      02-10-2019, 09:57 AM   #26
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Can anyone confirm if the comfort access still works with the factory trailer hitch option?
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      02-10-2019, 11:08 AM   #27
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Yes, I posted in the opening thread the factory kick to open works just fine. It's designed to still work with this hitch system.
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      02-10-2019, 11:20 AM   #28
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My CA tells me it will not have the "kick to open" if you get the factory hitch.
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      02-10-2019, 03:54 PM   #29
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Can anyone confirm if the comfort access still works with the factory trailer hitch option?
The thread and in fact the forum is full of contradictory posts, as illustrated by the two replies to my message!
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      02-10-2019, 05:39 PM   #30
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Yes, I posted in the opening thread the factory kick to open works just fine. It's designed to still work with this hitch system.
Do you have personal experience that this is true? I admit I do not, but I asked 2 different CAs at my dealer and they both said the hands free kick to open would not work on a car with a factory hitch? I hope they are wrong since I ordered a hitch.
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      02-10-2019, 06:11 PM   #31
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I think there are some crossed wires here. The OP has installed an after market “stealth” hitch which he says still retains the kick to open feature. OP is not referring to factory installed hitch, which may or may not be compatible with kick to open.
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      02-10-2019, 06:42 PM   #32
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AHA, now I understand. I apologize for misunderstanding the debate. The title of this thread is indeed "Stealth Hitch". My bad.
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      02-11-2019, 05:29 PM   #33
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What are you guys using to measure tongue weight? What about electronic brake controller?

Any chance this can work with the stealth hitch? https://www.weigh-safe.com

I had an F15 with the invisichitch. I'm assuming stealth hitch is the same manufacturer. Looks the same.

I'll be towing a futura trailer with a GT3RS.
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      04-12-2019, 02:09 PM   #34
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Just bought my wife the X5 40I M sport. Needed a trailer hitch and found that Stealth Hitches already has one available. Looks pretty slick and I will post up pics once I receive it and install.
For anyone out there that needs one it's a great option. Completely hidden when the receive is removed.

https://stealthhitches.com/products/...5-2019-present
Hi Trev,
Did you mounted the hitch? I am thinking to install it as well.
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To clear up any confusion on this. I have the EU factory hitch, and it works fine with the Comfort Access trunk kick to open.

It works whether the hitch is retracted or deployed.

Last edited by archivedaccount; 05-03-2019 at 12:38 PM.. Reason: Clear up EU/RoW descrepancies
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      05-03-2019, 08:18 AM   #36
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Hmm, factory hitch and kick to open? Interesting.
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To clear up any confusion on this. I have the factory hitch, and it works fine with the Comfort Access trunk kick to open.

It works whether the hitch is retracted or deployed.
I have come to believe that there are two completely different styles of X5 factory trailer hitches possible. The first below, I believe, ships in European markets. The second elsewhere including Canada, US, and Australia. I better be getting the second, the flexibility of a receiver is essential. But, it seems likely that the second does not allow kick access, whereas the first does.
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      05-03-2019, 08:35 AM   #38
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Not sure quite which you're referring to as the first?

The silver one is the one on my (UK) vehicle - factory fitted (and retractable) and the kick-to-open works just fine.
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      05-03-2019, 08:41 AM   #39
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Not sure quite which you're referring to as the first?

The silver one is the one on my (UK) vehicle - factory fitted (and retractable) and the kick-to-open works just fine.
The pic order changed on me after the post, so I edited the text to be accurate now. The silver one is the EU one, which you confirm. That is NOT the stock trailer hitch being put in for NA vehicles, the other one with the receiver and not stealth or retractable is the NA factory one.
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      05-03-2019, 09:36 AM   #40
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Hmm, factory hitch and kick to open? Interesting.
European hitch is different than the US. The EU hits folds away under the bumper, the US one is static. The US one does not work with the kick to open per reports from others who have it.
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      05-03-2019, 09:53 AM   #41
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I can also confirm that the US factory installed hitch does indeed remove the "kick to open" function. Tested this on several dealer vehicles and confirmed with BMW Genius.

I also just saw that the OEM harness and controller are available as parts (at last!) and have sent the part info to Steve @ Stealth hitches. Hopefully he'll work the OEM harness option in real soon so that I can order a full rack and tow kit.
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I can also confirm that the US factory installed hitch does indeed remove the "kick to open" function. Tested this on several dealer vehicles and confirmed with BMW Genius.

I also just saw that the OEM harness and controller are available as parts (at last!) and have sent the part info to Steve @ Stealth hitches. Hopefully he'll work the OEM harness option in real soon so that I can order a full rack and tow kit.
Can you share details of OEM harness and controller please?
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Can you share details of OEM harness and controller please?
Here ya go. Pulled from RealOEM.

Harness = 61136840334
Controller = 71606889584

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=71_1114
https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...6840334?c=az0x
https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...le-71606889584
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Has anyone installed the Stealth Hitch on a car with M Sport Bumpers (50i)?
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