z4 with a tow bar

[taylor225]

i need to tow a small trailer but i dont even know if its possible to fit one to a z4?

anyone any experience?

 

[koolchris99]

i have seen one,

cant remember where or when but its possible

 

[Jembo]

It's possible but expect to pay about over £1000 as it's not exactly something most people have on a Z.

http://www.partsgateway.co.uk/presults/plmsa2z.php?slctCar=bmw&Manufacturer=bmw&mid=87&midivmid=1&PartName1=Tow+Bar+Kit&issm=1#vt

 

[taylor225]

as long as i know its possible i have a company through work i can use just didnt fancy ringing them up and being told its not possible lol... ideally want a removable one so it doesnt look silly but i guess its going to look silly hahah

 

[Jembo]

There's also a legal requirement to make sure it's approved. I don't think it was ever offered as a UK dealer option, so, even if you get one fitted from parts supplied by a Company in Europe, it may still be illegal to use it, so do your homework before splashing the cash.

http://home.btconnect.com/stanleytowbars/thelaw.htm

The important bits...
1. Fitment of a non Type Approved towbar for a vehicle registered 'S' and onwards could result in prosecution.

2. If a non Type Approved towbar is fitted, the driver's insurance may be invalidated in the event of an accident.

 

[srhutch]

There is one available at huge cost, but as above the Z4 was never designed for a towbar so insurance etc might be an issue.

 

[taylor225]

ah right, well i will ring the company i use at work tomorrow see what they have got to say.

 

[taylor225]

doing a bit of research it seems you can have one fitted for the purpose of fitting a motorbike rack... that would work for me

 

[Z8Cookie]

I always thought it was funny when I am asked if I have a tow bar fitted on a Z4M when I get insurance quotes, now I know why they ask.

 

[lacroupade]

Is it April 1st? :?

 

[taylor225]

for something like this lol