Julian4285

Just realized that I made a mistake. The last sentence should have been: " You would plug the trailer’s 7-pin into it, then the 7-pin coming out of the controller to X5."

Besides, I could never understand why someone would sell you something but not set it up for you to use. BMW USA is not the most logical company to talk to, just like they would advise against using WDH but could not produce documentation to support it. Fortunately my dealer was helpful when I tried to figure out the break controller wiring. They even ordered a set of plugs for me although I eventually went with the Etrailer harness.

This vehicle comes with a plug under the dash for break controller. I’ve attached a couple pictures my dealer sent me. All you need to do is to pop the panel under the dash open to see it. You don’t need any work in the back of the vehicle. The sway controller has a receptacle for a 7-pin. You would plug the trailer’s 7-pin into it, then the 7-pin coming out of the controller to the trailer.

Hi Jeff, My hitch was factory installed. Unfortunately, I have no knowledge about aftermarket hitches. Do you see a trailer option in the vehicle menu though? You should see it if it's there even when no trailer is connected. I would guess that the airbag would work if trailer mode is there. The 9.5 inch rise hitch does not block the top part of the rear gate but don't try to open to bottom part. I made a mistake trying and now have chipped paint on the top edge of it. The X5 tows this trailer beautifully, even without a WDH which ALMOST EVERYBODY said is required. There are couple dealers refusing to sell 2326RK to me, one for not wanting a WDH, one for "your vehicle is not rated to tow it." Seems most Americans need to have V8 even for going grocery shopping 🙂. Let me know should there be any other questions. It's a beautiful trailer. Enjoy it!

Not sure this is too late for you, Dave. But I thought I'd share my experience anyway having (painstakingly) gone through the research process in last 4 months trying to figure out how to tow a TT that fits the needs for my family of 4 with my X5 and finally being able to arrive at a solution. Tow vehicle: 2024 X5 50e, rated for 5952 lbs towing and 551 lbs hitch capacity, with factory tow package. TT: 2024 Winnebago 2326RK, 4510 lbs dry weight; 6000 lbs GVWR; 412 lbs hitch weight. Roughly 23.5 ft. long excl. the A frame up front. The set-up: I decided to stay away from WDH after calling around and reading online, just in case something happens and someone pulls out a document and wash their hands, although no one seems to have seen any document explicitly advising against a WDH. I had an adjustable, 9.5" rise hitch to bring the hitch ball to the right height. Winnebago manual says the hitch height is 28" and that is about right. There is no need to take squatting into the calculation since the airbag will raise the rear end of X5 right back up after TT is connected. To keep myself safe in cases of severe sways, a CURT 51202 True Course electronic sway controller was installed. For trailer break controller I used Tekonsha Prodigy 3 with a “Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers” (ITEM # TK29FR on etrailer.com). The harness plugs right into the receiver under the dash but need to have the break light and +12V wires swapped. The first trip was very satisfying, about 250 miles, mostly on highways. Most of the time I was cruising at 65 mph except to pass (!!!) where I'd go up to 70 mph. To be honest, I didn't feel much sway at all even when semis pass me. I did stop once to adjust the hitch ball down one notch, I'd say half an inch, when the trailer was like pulling the read end of the X5. That made the world of difference and remainder of trip smooth. Hope this helps.

Not sure this is too late for you, Dave. But I thought I'd share my experience anyway having (painstakingly) gone through the research process in last 4 months trying to figure out how to tow a TT that fits the needs for my family of 4 with my X5 and was finally able to arrive at a solution. Tow vehicle: 2024 X5 50e, rated for 5952 lbs towing and 551 lbs hitch capacity, with factory tow package. TT: 2024 Winnebago 2326RK, 4510 lbs dry weight; 6000 lbs GVWR; 412 lbs hitch weight. Roughly 23.5 ft. long excl. the A frame up front. The set-up: I decided to stay away from WDH after calling around and reading online, just in case something happens and someone pulls out a document and wash their hands, although no one seems to have seen any document explicitly advising against a WDH. I had an adjustable, 9.5" rise hitch to bring the hitch ball to the right height. Winnebago manual says the hitch height is 28" and that is about right. There is no need to take squatting into the calculation since the airbag will raise the rear end of X5 right back up after TT is connected. To keep myself safe in cases of severe sways, a CURT 51202 True Course electronic sway controller was installed. For trailer break controller I used Tekonsha Prodigy 3 with a “Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers” (ITEM # TK29FR on etrailer.com). The harness plugs right into the receiver under the dash but need to have the break light and +12V wires swapped. The first trip was very satisfying, about 250 miles, mostly on highways. Most of the time I was cruising at 65 mph except to pass (!!!) where I'd go up to 70 mph. To be honest, I didn't feel much sway at all even when semis pass me. I did stop once to adjust the hitch ball down one notch, I'd say half an inch, when the trailer was like pulling the read end of the X5. That made the world of difference and remainder of trip smooth. Hope this helps.