Fitting a Towbar to Your BMW: What's Involved and What It Costs
Image: BMW X5 Series Towbar Carrier for sale at MT Auto Parts £189.99 A towbar makes a BMW considerably more practical. Whether you need one for a bike carrier, a small trailer, or a caravan, adding one gives you another way to use the car without changing how it drives day-to-day. The catch is that fitting a towbar to a modern BMW is not simply a case of bolting a metal bar to the back of the car. The correct towbar, wiring and, on many models, electronic configuration all need to work together. This guide covers the main types of BMW towbar , what can trip you up during installation, how much fitting typically costs in the UK, and what to check before you order. The Three Types of BMW Towbar There are three main types you'll come across when shopping for a BMW: fixed swan neck, detachable swan neck and motorised retractable. They all do the same basic job, but the differences become noticeable once you consider how often you'll use the towbar and whether you want it visible w...
