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HI Simon

not driven one, but should be fine especially with 950kg folding camper.

I would personally say on a modern car, best to get an expect in to fit tow bar, as very easy to mess up modern electrics.

Also lots of modern cars have like a patch lead for the towing electrics, make sure any fitter does just patch into excisting electrics.

Sorry couldnt be more help.

Rob

Hi all and thanks for your replies.

Must admit I don't fancy a DIY job but not sure who to use in the area.

Am looking forward to getting behind the wheel of a BMW again

Hi all,

Had a quote of £340 for a detachable tow trust tow bar with twin electrics where the sockets fold away out of sight when not in use so the whole install is not visible.

Anyone got an install like this?

Simon 

Thanks for your replies.

Will go with the quote I have been given for the invisible install as outlined in my previous thread. Other companies are wanting in excess of £450 so £340 seems as good as it is going to get.

Cheers

Thanks for that Tony B. She certainly has more pulling power than my old Ford Mondeo.

Tow bar being fitted on Saturday morning

Just be aware with the "invisible" install that some are more invisible than others. I think its the Witter one is not quite as invisible as they lead you to believe.

Mine is a Westfalia detacheable but as i have the M Sport 5 series its fits very neatly behind a removeable bumper section that you can;t really see unless you are up close

Ensure they are doing a dedicated wiring loom for that money as it sounds cheap

We tow our Pathfinder which is slightly heavier than yours but have  the twin turbo diesel - as above cruise control is very useful. i've driven the 2ltr lump in a 3 series and an X3 and it pulls pretty well and indeed has good mid range power

Had towbar fitted this morning as arranged and must say am very pleased with the end result.

NOW YOU SEE IT:

NOW YOU DON'T

Very pleased with the job and the price.