Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2008 BMW X5
Question:
I have a 2008 BMW X5 with a tow package. It has an Oris part no 0102,1035,001. Type E428. I need a brake controller for an rpod that I want to tow to a camping location. Do you know of the tow package is ore wired for a brake controller or what the easiest brake controller would be to get for this set up?
asked by: Kathy
Expert Reply:
If your X5 has a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector then I recommend the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller # C51180, which simply gets plugged into the 7-Way itself and pairs to your smart phone via Bluetooth. This eliminates the need to splice into any factory wiring on the BMW and doesn't require a separate item to be mounted inside the vehicle, since your phone is what's used to adjust any settings or activate the manual override.
I have attached a demonstration video below that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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