[Vacek]

All,

I called my dealer today, and discovered a BMW OEM trailer hitch and wiring will run me in excess of $1200.00 cdn installed.

So, now I'm here There must be a better way.

Can anyone share a DIY experience on installing your own hitch package ? What did you use? (OEM or aftermarket) Anything to watch out for ? Did your X3 require dealer programming? (or is this a myth) Where did you purchase, costs, etc ..

Love to hear what others have to say about this. I can handle some DIY projects and cannot imagine this being rocket science.

I'm fine ordering something in the USA, as I'm only 60 minutes from the border and can run to pick up the parts required.

Thanks in advance,
K

[Bora20]

Order one from www.getbmwparts.com and install it yourself. Most of the cost is the installation.

[jkkh]

Here's a DIY to give it a go without paying for labor...
Good luck!

[MenTul]

Hitch installation requires cutting of bumper skin - regardless of DIY or dealer. I've yet to see an install where the cut actually looks good or OEM.

Didn't know about the hitch bumper cut requirement until after buying our X3. Ended up with putting a thule on my 3 series to carry the bikes.

[Vacek]

Originally Posted by jkkh

Here's a DIY to give it a go without paying for labor...
Good luck!

Can you post the DIY ?

I'm not sure about the bumper cutting .. Mine has a piece that obviously pops right out (I've done it) where the receiver on the hitch would stick out.