Shrad6

Not sure if it's been noted by OP, but all of the pics that have been posted are of S-Line bumpers. This is my rack swings down instead of out like most others.

Cardmember

wrcardon

That is the cleanest job I have seen done yet. How do you access the 7 pin electrical trailer connector?

Yoshimura

I think mine is the cleanest!!!

wrcardon

That is veery clean! But, I pose the same question to you... How do you access the 7 pin electrical connection

Loafer123

Hi -

Two questions:
1) is your hitch a factory installed hitch?
2) Can you share the type of bike rack you have on your q5?

Thanx!

jdb1

Just curious where you got the plate cut or was it dyi?

marko1

Has anyone seen and installed this "no-cut" hitch? I came across it on etrailer.com (an advertiser on this web site).

Here is a video link:
http://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-t...-q5-75708.aspx

StuffOfInterest

The dealer did it for me after I showed a rep the outline on the back of the plate. With the initial installation they just took the plate off and threw it in the trunk. When I took a closer look at the plate back home and saw the outline I called them. The service rep had never noticed that outline before but also said they don't do very many trailer hitch installations on the Q5.

StuffOfInterest

I would be very concerned about ground clearance with that hitch. The Q5 standard hitch receiver is pretty low already (I'm using a hitch with a couple inches rise to get my trailer level). This looks like it steals about four inches of ground clearance which could put you at risk of scraping on a steep driveway or it may bump the curb backing into parking. May not be a problem for you but be sure of your driving and parking environment.