Towbar - Electrically Folding

Bristle Hound · 11-27-2019, 01:50 PM

Told you the electric folding tow bar was cool !

Over engineered? Probably, but still cool nonetheless

PS As fitted to our X3

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1668782

kzg1969 · 11-28-2019, 12:55 AM

that was on my "nice to have" list - Gonna have to go after market for mine

X3M40i_Nev · 11-28-2019, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bristle Hound

Told you the electric folding tow bar was cool !

Over engineered? Probably, but still cool nonetheless

PS As fitted to our X3

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1668782

That is quality Col 👍👌💪🔥

kevinkay · 11-30-2019, 03:17 PM

thanks for sharing this.
Curious if your "kick to open" is permanently disabled or only when its extended?

Dandle · 11-30-2019, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

thanks for sharing this.
Curious if your "kick to open" is permanently disabled or only when its extended?

No only disabled when the tow bar is out.

verysideways · 11-30-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dandle

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinkay

thanks for sharing this.
Curious if your "kick to open" is permanently disabled or only when its extended?

No only disabled when the tow bar is out.

My kick to open still functions whether the towbar is out or not...

Bristle Hound · 12-01-2019, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

thanks for sharing this.
Curious if your "kick to open" is permanently disabled or only when its extended?

I don't have the 'kick to open' spec'ed on my X3 so can't comment
But looks like some others have given you your answer or not lol

Dandle · 12-01-2019, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

My kick to open still functions whether the towbar is out or not...

I must admit I never checked it when it's out. I assumed that it wouldn't work because of the potential trailer attached.

Gritty · 12-01-2019, 04:38 AM

As you may know, when in idrive tow mode: The rear parking sensors and remote hatch open functions are disabled.

MADBMWX5MC · 12-01-2019, 05:59 AM

Interesting, not sure I have ever seen that one before.

kevinkay · 12-01-2019, 06:21 AM

In US tow bar installed permanently disables "kick to open" - thinking that there could be a bike carrier, etc that would interfere without Idrive being in tow mode.

Bristle Hound, I thought kick was standard on all G01?

titomi · 12-01-2019, 08:33 AM

It's not standard on all models. Maybe just M40's. When towbar is out without anything attached, everything work as usuall. That changes when you plug in something - bike rack, trailer, etc. At that point the blind spot and rear sensors are disabled. Don't have the kick to open feature, can't comment on that, but I believe that that is also disabled. Didn't try opening the trunk either from drivers door or remote. Maybe I will when I attached the bike rack again and fold it down - that way it is possible to open the trunk and not hit anything.

Bristle Hound · 12-01-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gritty

As you may know, when in idrive tow mode: The rear parking sensors and remote hatch open functions are disabled.

Also disables the rear fog lights, alters the brake bias, alters the traction control and ESP settings, detects if any bulbs are out on the trailer & trailer stability control active when trailer attached
If there'a nything else I find I'll let you know lol

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

Bristle Hound, I thought kick was standard on all G01?

Can't find any info to the contrary
Will have a check tomorrow & report back

Bristle Hound · 12-02-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinkay

Bristle Hound, I thought kick was standard on all G01?

Gave my X3 a good kickin' today & I confirm it doesn't have the 'kick to open' feature, unfortunately

verysideways · 12-02-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bristle Hound

Gave my X3 a good kickin' today & I confirm it doesn't have the 'kick to open' feature, unfortunately

Believe it's connected to the comfort access feature.

Bristle Hound · 12-02-2019, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

Believe it's connected to the comfort access feature.

I did wonder but could find no info on it
Thanks for clearing that one up

383vett · 12-02-2019, 06:44 PM

Interesting contraption. What is it rated at?

verysideways · 12-03-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

Interesting contraption. What is it rated at?

2400kg on my M40i.
Which translates to 5280lbs.

Bristle Hound · 12-03-2019, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by verysideways

2400kg on my M40i.
Which translates to 5280lbs.

BMW Uk website says 2000kg rating for the 20d xDrive
Altho' the paper user guide says 2400kg

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