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Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:07 pm
by roger chatfield
My 3.0i hasn't got a towbar so I have decided to fit a Titan detachable item from PF Jones.. http://www.pfjones.co.uk/bmw-x5-2001-20 ... UObZ1fi7B8

Has anyone fitted a Titan towbar.

Also, I have an ALKO stabiliser hitch fitted to my caravan, will there be enough clearance for this to fit if I use the titan towbar??

Many thanks

Rog.

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:06 am
by Horizon
Most fit the Westfalia towbars , also available from PFJones £275. With the dedicated electrics. Westfalia is what BMW fit as OEM. The dedicated electrics will disable the rear parking sensors, also alters the DSP etc when towing.
Worth the extra as most people looking to buy an X5 with a kit fitted will only buy with a Westfalia OEM kit fitted.

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:02 pm
by XV
The Titan (and Witter) towbars require the drilling of additional holes in the bodywork whereas the Westfalia utilises only existing holes.

Makes the installation easier and is completely reversible if removal is required.

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 2:32 pm
by roger chatfield
Thanks for the replies fella's, I've bit the bullet and bought a westfalia towbar from PF Jones.
I'll let you know how I get on fitting it.

Rog.

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:22 pm
by XV
Have a look at this very useful thread before you start.

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... ic.php?t=7

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:13 pm
by Steamyrotter
[quote="XV"]
The Titan (and Witter) towbars require the drilling of additional holes in the bodywork whereas the Westfalia utilises only existing
[/quote]

Are u sure??
My Witter didn't!!

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:34 pm
by garethdeb
I had the Whitter detachable fitted to our 3.0d and there's plenty of clearance for the Alko stabiliser hitch.
Gareth

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:56 pm
by XV
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
[quote="XV"]
The Titan (and Witter) towbars require the drilling of additional holes in the bodywork whereas the Westfalia utilises only existing
[/quote]

Are u sure??
[/quote]
According to the fitting instructions on the PF Jones website, drilling is required for both but I have not fitted either myself.

Re: Titan aftermarket tow bar and ALKO hitch

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:46 pm
by XV
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
Are u sure??
My Witter didn't!!
[/quote]
Please can you confirm this?

This could save me some money.