10-20-2020, 07:47 PM | #1 |
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So, I have ordered my 2021 X5 MC, and it says that the vehicle comes pre-wired for a tow hitch.
And I know that there is no OEM or ordering a tow hitch, so I am planning to go the stealth hitch route. Stealth says they have been able to wire so that lights will work but can’t integrate it into the car systems. On other threads, I’ve read about a few folks that have found OEM modules and got them to work on G05s. My questions are what exactly the pre wiring gets you and if anyone has had any luck with integration on the F95. 95% of the time, I only need to do a bike rack. But I will occasionally need to pull a tailgate trailer. I know zip about towing, so looking for real world advice. I’m most definitely not a DIY kind of guy. |
10-21-2020, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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Are there bike racks that connect to the stealth hitch?
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If you are talking actual Stealth Hitch as in the Brand (not the so called OEM BMW "stealth" hitch), then yes. When ordering from StealthHitch LLC you need to specify what size "receiver" tube you want. Most go with 2", but most modern hitch mounted bike racks sold in North America can accommodate a 2" or 1 1/2" receiver. Check with your bike rack manual or talk to the person you are buying the bike rack from. Stealth does not sell the bike racks just the hitch and receiver.
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Aside from availability of the harness and module, i could not tell if the person who tried and videoed it was limited to one model of the X5 or how universal it was across models. Also, in my recent (ca. a week ago) exchange with the folks at Stealth, they said the best they have been able to do with a customer's X5M was get the trailer lights to work. Looking to see what the state of the art of the possible is from those who may have more recent or model-specific experience. It really amazes me that the BMW marketing folks think it inappropriate for X5M owners to want to tow or carry a bike rack...but then run the wires for the hitch and note it as a standard feature. Kinda like limiting paint and interior choices on a flagship car. |
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Has anyone been able to get an update on the progress from Stealth Hitch for the X6M? Last I spoke to Richard at Stealth he said it was still in approval status, fitting was completed in September. My X6MC just went to code 155 so I am getting a little anxious to get the hitch approved, built and shipped.
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