He's possible to mount a tow bar on your Bmw Serie 5, or to pull a trailer, a bicycle rack, or even a caravan for the strongest models.
This gives you a super handy trunk extension when you have lots of gear to move.
More how do you know how much it costs? What is the cost of a tow bar on a Bmw Serie 5? In order to answer this question, it is essential to understand what the hitch is made of.
In order to identify a price, you need to understand all of the elements that make up the hitch, and also know exactly what you need.
In this way, in this text, we will first detail the cost of the different parts of a coupling, depending on the version chosen, then a price for fitting on your Bmw Serie 5, with the cost of labor.
Cost of a coupling on a Bmw Serie 5 according to the coupling models
To better understand what a hitch kit consists of, here is in detail what is marketed in the automotive market at the moment.
First of all, it is essential to know that a towing kit consists of:
- The ball joint, or coupling ball: It is the attachment point of your hitch. It is on this part that we attach the trailer.
- The fitting: This is the horizontal bar that will be fixed to your Bmw Serie 5, on which the ball joint is fixed.
- An electrical harness: This is what will power the headlights of your trailer or caravan. You have the choice between 7 and 13 pins, 7 which is the minimum to power the headlights, and 13 pins feeding you with current 13 volts direct, if you tow a caravan in principle.
So here are the 3 elements common to all couplings. Now, here are the different types of hitch that you can mount on your Bmw Serie 5. Depending on your choice, the price can vary greatly for your vehicle.
We dissociate 4 different coupler formats that can be fitted on your Bmw Serie 5.
They are mainly distinguished by two categories, those that can be dismantled with a tool, and without a tool.
Price of fitting a towbar with tool on a Bmw Serie 5:
- Gooseneck hitch removable with tool:
This type of coupling is the best known on classic passenger cars. You will find here a vertical bar which is placed under the frame of your Bmw Serie 5, and which remains visible even when you remove the towing ball. The name swan neck comes from the shape of the kneecap, swan neck.
The cost of a gooseneck hitch on a Bmw Serie 5 is at least 120 € ttc, for only the part. Prices can go up quickly and reach 300 € depending on where you get the material.
Beware of inexpensive products of poor quality but also overpriced scams. Subsequently, for the assembly, it will be necessary to add between 150 € and 350 € for this type of coupling. The cost of fitting on your Bmw Serie 5 can change significantly depending on the garage you go to. The big brands like Peugeot or Renault will logically be more expensive. Choose a small garage around your home.
- Standard tow bar removable with tool:
This is the same principle as the gooseneck, however with a slightly smaller ball joint, which is attached directly to the fitting. As before, the hitch mountings remain visible when you remove the ball joint.
For the price of a standard ball hitch on a Bmw Serie 5, it's about the same prices as the gooseneck. At least 120 €, and this can go up to 300 € as well. For installation, they are also the same prices. Count from 150 €, up to 350 €.
So here for the common hitches, which are more affordable. When you orient yourself on a tool-less hitch, it's a bit more expensive. Here are all the prices for your Bmw Serie 5.
Price of fitting a Bmw Serie 5 towbar without tools:
Tool-less removable ball joint (RDSO)
This hitch range offers 3 different hitches, depending on the orientation of the binding. So you can find:
- Vertical hitch
As its name suggests, you will position the ball head vertically on your hardware. Since this assembly is more upscale, the attachment will be invisible when you remove the ball joint. Thus, everything is hidden behind the bumper. It will therefore be the most discreet choice for your Bmw Serie 5.
- Diagonal hitch
In this case, you will have to fix the patella by a diagonal movement. On the vast majority of Bmw Serie 5 bumpers, the fixing will remain visible when you remove the ball joint.
- Horizontal hitch
Last option for your Bmw Serie 5, a horizontal fixing. This will still be visible when you remove the patella.
For this type of coupling model, on a Bmw Serie 5, count at least € 300, and it could go up to € 500. At this price, count logically only the part, and not the assembly with the price of labor.
It is thus a range above the classic hitch. It is important to target the needs of your Bmw Serie 5, according to your use. Maybe you don't need a removable hitch without tools, and a standard 150 € hitch will already be perfect. The cost of assembly and installation will be roughly the same as for other models. You will find garages offering a price starting at 150 €, and this can go up to 350 € for a Bmw Serie 5.
Otherwise, here is the last option available to you for your Bmw Serie 5:
Retractable tow bar with folding ball joint
The top of the line in terms of towing, because in no time you can hide the ball joint behind your bumper, without the need for tools. So you can switch from one position to another effortlessly.
However, it is also the more expensive choice. For this type of coupling on a Bmw Serie 5, you must count at least 500 € for your Bmw Serie 5. It is logically the top of the range of the hitch, with a superior aesthetic. However, the cost of fitting this type of coupling on a Bmw Serie 5 should not vary. It will be the same as for the previous models, from 150 € up to 350 €.
