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Re: Hidden hitch an warranty (archive)
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Posted by bob on March 24, 2002 at 19:37:33:

In Reply to: Re: Hidden hitch an warranty posted by njbaran on March 24, 2002 at 18:34:42:

I also have a hidden hitch. I mounted the trailer connector into the plastic panel directly underneath the hitch (the panel has a slot on the rear most part to attach to another underpanel, and has three Phillips head screws holding it on). So the connector points towards the ground, but it is invisible from behind and still very accessible, although you cannot see the connector - have to rotate the 7 pin from the trailer until the detent lines up.

As the for tow hook being blocked, just use the trailer hitch as a tow hook!

Bob


Only if a warranty repair can be traced back to the hidden hitch, which I cannot imagine problems the hitch can introduce.

This assumes of course that you use the BMW Wiring Harness vs. splicing in.

I have a Hidden Hitch on my X5 and do not have concerns.

2 things to consider on the Hidden Hitch.

1. No way to mount the BMW Wiring Harness Connector as the BMW Hitch has a special bracket.

2. The Hidden Hitch blocks the threaded connector for towing your X5 out of ditch, not that it is that common of need.

If you want pics of my Hidden Hitch, drop me an e-mail.




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