Towbar recommendations for 2002 X5 3.0i

[chodecz]

Hi

I recently purchased a 2002 X5 3.0i with view to towing a car trailer.  Just wondering what you knowledgable chaps recommend in terms of a quality low-cost towbar.

I'm considering buying the following Witter towbar and Westfalia (vehicle specific) wiring kit...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Witter-Fixed-Flange-Towbar-for-BMW-X5-SUV-2001-to-2007-BM16A-/231142479495
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Towbar-Wiring-Kit-BMW-X5-E53-2000-2007-13-Pin-Electrics-/151081382395

I'm basing my choice on a reputable local towbar company who only supply Witter & Westfalia.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated! 

[X5Sport]

Westfalia is the OEM kit so you won't go far wrong with that for both the towbar and wiring.

Richard

[chodecz]

Thanks for the response X5Sport, Westfalia is a bit pricey in comparison to Witter though.

[X5Sport]

True, but at least you know everything will fit & work and it's the correct load rating etc.  Have you had a look at PF Jones for prices?

[Diz]

I have a detachable witter towbar fitted to my 2005 3.0d with the single electric socket for towing my caravan and can't fault it
   
    Diz

[ChrisLux]

I retro-fitted a Westfalia detachable last August , was £485 all included , the Witter I got a quote for was
only a bit cheaper and I preferred to stay OEM route .