[springer222]

Hi,

I am going to need a towbar for next summer (2020) and I will be swapping into a new G21 in the first half of 2020 too. I am wondering if anyone has experience of whether I would be better buying the car with a towbar factory fitted (£850 and electric from memory) or having a simpler towbar system fitted aftermarket at the dealership or else where?

One note is I see bmw say on their website that the factory fitted towbar includes stability control as standard, just wondering if anyone know what and if this makes a difference?

many thanks

[AlwynMike]

Get the factory fit.

I went through this with my 440.
I wouldn't be happy with anything other than a Westfalia bar. Has to be detachable.
Bar could be had for around £450. Electric box another £150.
Fitting free (DIY)
But the 440 factory bar was £750 so not a huge difference.

If you tow a caravan, , the fridge and therefore charging wiring is not there - on mine at least.

[454697819]

Factory fit all the way -

Have it on the 335 and it’s spot on.

[Samsung]

Factory fit defo I've a got one on my 335 touring, it also comes with rear diff cooling and stability control all for an £850 in my opinion well worth it, just press a button and voila... 👍

[j.s.]

I had the factory one retrofitted at considerable cost. Definitely get it on the original order if possible, you also get a bigger cooling fan that way. I choose not to change it when I retrofitted the tow bar, it would be extra cost, and I only plan to use it for a bike rack

[springer222]

Thanks for all that info. Sounds like factory is the way ahead!

What does the stability system do? Is it part of the traction control?