To my knowledge, there is only one company that makes a hitch for the 3 series. You can only achieve Class 1 rating. The name is Dalan.

I researched it, but you have to drill through the floor pan of your trunk for the install so I desided not to do it.

 

What does a Class 1 hitch tow?

I went to U-haul, and they quoted me ~$300 for the hitch and install for our cars. Don't remember much info, it was over the summer, and I was looking for a method to tow my motorcycle.

 

To my knowledge, there is only one company that makes a hitch for the 3 series. You can only achieve Class 1 rating. The name is Dalan.

I researched it, but you have to drill through the floor pan of your trunk for the install so I desided not to do it.

Thanks.

This is all I have found so far:
http://www.bimmerhaus.com/hitches.html

 

I do - works great.

Da'Lan Hitch.
Try:
trailerhitch.com 1-800 The Hitch or
hitch-web.com
You'll also need to buy a wiring harness for the trailer lights.
Class 1 hitch with 1 1/4 inch receiver
200 lb max tongue weight
Self install - bolts into the trunk well.
Mine has served me well - pulling a track trailer with wheels/tires and tools and also carring a bicycle carrier. YMMV.

Jim

 

Re: I do - works great.

Da'Lan Hitch.
Try:
trailerhitch.com 1-800 The Hitch or
hitch-web.com
You'll also need to buy a wiring harness for the trailer lights.
Class 1 hitch with 1 1/4 inch receiver
200 lb max tongue weight
Self install - bolts into the trunk well.
Mine has served me well - pulling a track trailer with wheels/tires and tools and also carring a bicycle carrier. YMMV.

Jim

That sounds exactly like what I need.

Is the mount visible?

Have any pics?

 

Doesnt BMW make one? I know they do make a trailer not sure about the hitch. I would assume they do though.

 

There is a factory hitch available in Europe. Here is a page from the ETK for a hitch retrofit kit for the touring. I believe the hitch kit alone costs about $600. The electrical retrofit kit is $180 if needed. The hitch has a 50mm ball which is close enough to 2" to use with 2" trailer stuff in the US. Minor trimming of the rear bumper cover may be necessary but the area trimmed may not be visible from behind the car.

Ed

 

I just checked on this last W/E. BMW UK do a removeable tow hitch.

P/No 71601095290 - Sterling 445.00 - Tow Hitch

P/No 71600144334 - Sterling 115.00 - Wiring kit

That would be about 900 Dollars!!! Too expensive for me.

 

Man if it was my car, I wouldn't pull anything with it. It is not made anything. But, I am fortunate to use my Tahoe when i have to pull something.

 

I need to fix this: *BMWs are not made to pull anything(except the X5)* Do you want to haul your bike on a long trip instead of riding the trip

-Adam

 

I just got this from James at BimmerHaus:


"Da'lan make a receiver style hitch. 200lb tongue weight 2000lb towing capacity. The unit goes for $223.42 + shipping. They recommend the computer bypass converter for the wiring. $49.23. We can drop ship directly to you, all I need is a CC# and a shipping address.

Thanks,

James"


That should be enough info for you.

 

I don't know how to attach a picture. I cover the receiver opening with a small black rubber cover - you can see it.
Jim

 

For what it is worth I have heard nothing but positive things about BimmerHaus. I have only had email exchanges with them but they are knowledgeble and support many BMW racers and autoxers.

Take care

Matthew

 

Now I can.

Not the best, I will try to take a better picture tomorrow.

 

if its 200lbs doesnt that mean you need an additional 20hp so the car has the same acceleration characteristics? ALso what do you want to tow? Most things you can just put on a roof rack.

 

I need to fix this: *BMWs are not made to pull anything(except the X5)* Do you want to haul your bike on a long trip instead of riding the trip

-Adam

that's not true. i see all sorts of BMW's over here in germany with tow hitches. i've seen 5series towing horse trailers!:yikes: but by far the strangest thing i saw was an M5 with a tow hitch. i also beleive that these cars shouldn't be pulling stuff, but they do.... :dunno:

 

I've heard about a club racer who tows his E30 M3 race car with hi 1985 533i.


Ed

 

Can't put a Laser dinghy on the roof rack ;-)

if its 200lbs doesnt that mean you need an additional 20hp so the car has the same acceleration characteristics? ALso what do you want to tow? Most things you can just put on a roof rack.

 

I got quoted $264 for a 2500lb hitch (installed) by Uhaul for my 330ci.

 

Just go with the Da'Lan.