Looking for a good trailer hitch

[z122643]

Cool, the trailer I have has separate lights for turn and brake, So I should be able to rewire it for Euro. What a headache.

Thank you for the information on the towbar again.

[///M42 sport]

71 60 9 061 213
this part number is for the wiring for the euro hitch. not sure what it all includes though

[z122643]

So I just picked up 71 60 9 061 116 It came complete, I'm only missing 61 12 1 394 070 Which I just can't find. Any idea what exactly it is? It looks like it supplies primary power to the trailer?

[z122643]

Progress…

[z122643]

After a lot of cutting the bumper now fits correctly. The bumper plates on the hitch to do work with the plastic bumpers.

I had to cut half of the plate off of either end, and round the edges. I am happy with the result though.

[glucklich21]

How much did all of that set you back?

[BLACKCHARM88]

This...

[nomansland92]

I never realized the euro hitches had a detachable ball, I also think they look way batter then the u.s. hitches and probably stronger. One day I'll pick one up for the ix

[z122643]

How much did all of that set you back?

It's was
$290 for the hitch from Germany
$175 for the OEM wiring harness
$75 for adapter from 13pin EU to 4pin US

[z122643]

I never realized the euro hitches had a detachable ball, I also think they look way batter then the u.s. hitches and probably stronger. One day I'll pick one up for the ix

The euro hitches are MUCH stronger. There are 8 true connection points to the frame or chasis of the car. Where as the US made hitch attaches to the spare tire well.
As a side note the previous owner had the US hitch on the car, and it deformed the spare tire well.

[RedReplicant]

It's was
$290 for the hitch from Germany
$175 for the OEM wiring harness
$75 for adapter from 13pin EU to 4pin US

That's very reasonable. Hrm.

I've been looking for a way to tow my trackbike(s) on a small HF trailer because gas sucks in my 1500.

[LJ851]

Looks Great !

I was under the impression the the ball of the euro hitch was metric and didn't match our US size trailers. Is this not an issue?

[AndrewBird]

It's 50mm which works out to 1.9685", more than close enough to use with a 2" hitch.

[z122643]

By the way, they do make this lovely adaptor from EU 13pin to 4pin US. http://www.eurohitches.com/adapter-1...tib4l20p4ts1e0

[theycallmebrown]

so... what about a reciever? i want one for a bike rack, not to tow something. anyone know what would work on the 1991 318i sedan?