Direct-Fit Hitch - E53
Upgrade your X5 with a rugged hitch for all your overland activities. Features a standard 2" receiver and direct bolt-on fitment. Designed specifically for your E53 X5, this in-house engineered hitch is designed for function and ease of installation. Your E53 is more than capable of meeting your towing needs however the X5 did not come factory-equipped with a hitch and the genuine BMW options are no longer available.
Forget universal hitches, the engineers at ECS chose to design a strong, simple, and dedicated hitch for the E53 X5. This upgrade allows you to utilize the full potential of your X5, from towing to luggage carriers and bike racks this hitch takes care of all your utility needs. Starting with a rugged multipiece design this hitch has two brackets that mount to factory frame locations, the brackets are tied together with the strong center section featuring a standard 2" receiver. Designed to for a direct fit with no modifications necessary to install behind your factory bumper.
Features and benefits:
Direct fitment no modifications required to bumper support
Rugged multi-piece design combines strength with a simple install
Satin black powder coated
Standard 2” receiver
Electrical / Wiring:
No modifications are needed for all bike racks, rear carriers, or storage add-ons, and you are all set to go!
If your X5 DID come equipped with the towing package you are just about set up. To wire in the hitch connector you can reference the wiring diagram pictured above. The only necessary component needed is a 4 pin To 7 blade Trailer Connector (T#24145967)
Pins you want to purchase - QTY 7 61131376204 (T10462)
If your X5 DID NOT come equipped with the towing package you will need the required towing module (part # 61356955253). These modules can be found used on ebay and amazon for great prices and you can also purchase it new on our website(T#14038)
**Direct fit wiring harness connecting the factory tow module directly to your 7-pin connector is in development.**
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Upgrade your X5 with a rugged hitch for all your overland activities. Features a standard 2" receiver and direct bolt-on fitment. Designed specifically for your E53 X5, this in-house engineered hitch is designed for function and ease of installation. Your E53 is more than capable of meeting your towing needs however the X5 did not come factory-equipped with a hitch and the genuine BMW options are no longer available. OEM towing capacity specs so 2700 kg / 5950 lbs towing capacity with 600 lbs tongue weight limit.
Forget universal hitches, the engineers at ECS chose to design a strong, simple, and dedicated hitch for the E53 X5. This upgrade allows you to utilize the full potential of your X5, from towing to luggage carriers and bike racks this hitch takes care of all your utility needs. Starting with a rugged multipiece design this hitch has two brackets that mount to factory frame locations, the brackets are tied together with the strong center section featuring a standard 2" receiver. Designed to for a direct fit with no modifications necessary to install behind your factory bumper.
Features and benefits:
- Direct fitment no modifications required to bumper support
- Rugged multi-piece design combines strength with a simple install
- Satin black powder coated
- Standard 2” receiver
Electrical / Wiring:
No modifications are needed for all bike racks, rear carriers, or storage add-ons, and you are all set to go!
If your X5 DID come equipped with the towing package you are just about set up. To wire in the hitch connector you can reference the wiring diagram pictured above. The only necessary component needed is a 4 pin To 7 blade Trailer Connector (T#24145967)
Pins you want to purchase - QTY 7 61131376204 (T10462)
If your X5 DID NOT come equipped with the towing package you will need the required towing module (part # 61356955253). These modules can be found used on ebay and amazon for great prices and you can also purchase it new on our website(T#14038)
**Direct fit wiring harness connecting the factory tow module directly to your 7-pin connector is in development.**
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