The family and I recently purchased a 1999 Coleman pop up tent trailer, and I’ve been itching to do some trailering ever since. The BMW X3 can easily pull the trailer, I had no problem doing 65 MPH+ up the Altamont pass on the first trip out, but you definitely feel the extra weight when braking. Even though the trailer weighs less than 2,000 lbs., it comes with electric brakes that engage automatically when you depress the brake pedal in the car. To make those or any electric trailer brakes work, you need a brake controller as well as the 7 pin trailer harness connector. I had already installed the hitch and the 4 pin connector, now I needed to get the full 7 pin trailer lights for my BMW X3 and brake controller if I wanted the proper trailer solution.
Read More- Chris Fix blog. This guy is great at explaining all sorts of car repairs Takes you to the chrisfixed.com website and blog
- Looking for web and marketing help? Visit Bootstrap Digital Group to learn more
- Engineering Explained YouTube channel Learn the engineering behind anything car related
-
Turo review - 5 reasons Turo won't delight like Uber or Lyft
Time for a road trip...
-
BMW X3 reverse and brake light LED bulb replacement
My latest project for the X3 reverse involved switching all the turn signal...
-
How to break into a truck
Thanks for showing me how to break into a truck Rob! Rob locked his keys in...
-
BMW X3 fan noise fix
I’m happy to say the most annoying sound in the world is finally fixed...
-
Complete 2007-2008-2009 BMW X3 oil change procedure for 3.0si (E83)
I thought for my next post I’d write up the oil change procedure for the X...
-
XM traffic not working fix
Our first article contribution, thanks Alan for sharing the XM traffic not ...
-
Install the 7 pin trailer lights for BMW X3 E83
The family and I recently purchased a 1999 Coleman pop up tent trailer, and...
-
Bitcoin History
Bitcoin has a history shrouded in mystery which is appropriate considering...
-
Replies coming to all Facebook pages
You might have stumbled across a Facebook page that allows replies directly...
-
What is Bitcoin?
About a week ago, the FBI shut down the Silk Road site, which was a hub for...
-
Mine for Bitcoins on Windows and setting up a multi device rig
I noticed a few page views of my other Bitcoin mining article, so I thought...
-
BMW X3 Coolant Expansion Tank Leak and Replacement Fix E83
If your BMW X3 low coolant light comes on, it’s normal to have to top off t...
-
BMW X3 wiper fluid leak motor and tank repair (E83)
Recently I noticed a wiper fluid leak on the floor of my garage near the BM...
-
Complete 2007-2008-2009 BMW X3 oil change procedure for 3.0si (E83)
I thought for my next post I’d write up the oil change procedure for the X...