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"The trailer module is not intended to keep the vehicle level - the X3M has a traditional coil spring/damper suspension and not a rear air suspension like the X5 / X5M, so there is no adjustment of the suspension height that the trailer module could do. Instead, the module lets the rest of the car know when a trailer is attached so the rear PDC sensors and blindspot systems are deactivated, and helps to control the trailer swaying. "
OP is 100% correct about trailer module functions for the x3m. Have a comp and was considering stealth hitch but backed out due to concerns of rear sag (car is lowered w/ h&r). |
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I use it as well to tow a seadoo, utility trailers etc anywhere from 1000 to 3000 lbs in weight. Just have to remember to disable the rear cross traffic auto brake in the safety menu when you are towing something. The full BMW harness retrofit was not worth it for what I use it for. |
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2022 X3MC with factory 8SL Preparation For Trailer Tow Hitch option. Are the below two parts all thats needed to install a draw-tite or similar hitch? Does anyone have any close up pictures of their installed hitch with factory wiring?
-harness retrofit kit: 71-60-2-458-028 -trailer module: 63-11-5-A05-6D0 |
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I have it mounted via one of the existing screws on the bottom of the bumper - I did not use the self-tapping screws included. When I'm not towing - I just unbolt it and zip-tie it up in my bumper. That way only the receiver itself is visible.
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Thanks for taking the time to write this thread! I have been reading through some of the comments and I'm not sure if people are trying to be helpful or just trying to find a reason why the x3m shouldn't tow
Anyway, I'm on my third bmw now and I have installed towbars on my last two bmw's, in order to tow my bikes to and from the track.🙂 . A 320d and the f40 m135i. Now its time to install one on the x3m thanks to the zf torque converter. Not sure when I will do so, but will post some pictures here once installed. Last edited by knali8; 07-22-2022 at 09:21 AM.. |
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Are you able to post a picture of the hitch area in the rear where you would connect the electrical between the car and trailer? Would like to understand how you were able to pair the bmw wiring harness with the drawtite hitch. Any help here would be greatly appreciated as I’m hoping to do the same. |
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Tongue weight gents and ladies.
4,400lbs is what then F97/G01 are rated for. I can't remember, but tongue weight rating might be limited to 300lbs. It won't matter until it matters. The X3M is a torque monster. Whatever "it" is, the X3M will tow it. Will it stop it? Will it be able to keep it in-line under an evasive maneuver? Will your insurance deny coverage and leave you on the hook for the X3M, whatever "it" is AND whatever else you damaged? Those are the questions. |
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This guy towed his 2900lb 911 on a 1500lb aluminum trailer: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1720676
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This thread gave me too many ideas...
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Too lazy to read though the thread on my phone so sorry if this was posted already.
I was playing around with the cameras on my 2020 X3MC and noticed they have a tow hitch view which zooms in on the tow hitch area. Pretty cool. |
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Just installed the stealth hitch with wiring harness and picked up my new 22” boat. Complete install took maybe 2-3 hours with wiring harness included. Very easy. Trailered boat 40 miles on highway with no issues. I read the X3M is rated for 5500lbs so I opted from 195S to AR220 😅
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Man, towing a boat with this is so bad ass! Hell yeah.
Also, yami boats are dope.
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The 4,400lbs was on the X3. Did a lot of searching and everything I found was that the X3M was rated for 5,500lbs. I was nervous when I first took off with the boat but after 20 miles of highway the nerves settled down. Car has been driving fine since so I think it managed the weight pretty well.
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