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  • Installation of Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver on 2022 BMW 330i
  • We have not had an opportunity to install the # SH34VR on a BMW 3 Series so we don't have an installation video at this time. You will need to remove some interior trim, the taillights, and the rear fascia to gain access to the factory reinforcement beam. The hitch will replace the factory reinforcement beam on your 2022 BMW 330i. I have attached the written instructions below for your reference.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 BMW 328i Sedan
  • I verified with Curt that their Class I hitch # C11367 is a correct fit for the 2014 BMW 328i sedan. This hitch fits models with a single muffler. Installation does require temporary removal of the bumper and heat shield and will also require a few basic hand tools (listed in the linked instructions) which include a torque wrench like # ALL944001. A helpful hitch installation article is linked for you too.
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  • Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 BMW 328i
  • I contacted Horizon Global and they advised me that removing the heat shield on your 2016 BMW 328i is acceptable, so you can safely go with the Curt # C11367. I also recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. The wiring harness has a converter box that will protect back feed from the trailer to your vehicles factory wiring if there is a short by blocking the connection between the two. I always recommend following the instruction however,...
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  • Would Ultra Fab Stabilizer Jack Void Warranty on RV
  • Installing stabilizer jacks like the part # UF39-941705 aren't going to void any warranties as long as they are installed properly. These jack would work well as long as the frame on your 2016 Lance is between 48 and 80 inches in width. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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  • Installation Instructions for Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11756 for a 2007 BMW 335i
  • I've linked the installation instructions for the Curt # C11756. The hitch is compatible with a 335i sedan, non-Diesel model. If you were planning on using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need the trailer wiring harness, part # C59496. The recommended ball mount is part # C45521 and use part # F-4 for the pin and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use part # C40001 or for a 2 inch ball, use part # C40018.
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  • Installation Instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch # C11756 on 2007 BMW 3-Series Sedan
  • The Curt trailer hitch receiver you referenced, their 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch # C11756, is a correct fit for the 335i and 335xi sedans with gasoline engines. The hitch installs without drilling using included hardware. At right you will find a link to the installation instructions for this hitch receiver. I have also linked for you two articles with helpful general tips for hitch installation. Please note that this light-duty hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200-lbs and maximum trailer...
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  • Hitch Install for 2021 BMW X3
  • We actually have a feature on the web page for the Draw-Tite # 76226 that can be used to locate a local installer. Simply use the provided link and input your zip code. The Draw-Tite # 76226 is a fit for selected 2011-2022 BMW X3 models. If you'll be using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # TK77FR which is compatible with the 2018-2022 BMW X3. You'll also need a ball mount like # D-28, a hitch pin like # PC3 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or #...
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  • How Visible is Draw-Tite Class I Hitch Installed on 2007 BMW 328i Sedan
  • Hidden Hitch was a brand name that's now defunct, not a description of how visible the hitch is or isn't. Luckily enough, in this case, the hitch crossbar is well concealed behind the bumper fascia so that the only visible portion of the hitch from the rear would be the receiver opening and the safety chain loops, as you can see in the diagram I've provided. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite are manufactured by the same parent company, Horizon Global. The hitches are identical with the exception...
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  • Where to Connect Stoplight Wire from a Hidden Hitch Pilot Brake Controller on a 1988 Chevy C2500
  • You will normally find the stoplight wire coming right off of the vehicle brake pedal, and on Chevy trucks it is typically light blue in color, but this may not be exactly the same on your 1988 C2500. It sounds like you are testing correctly, but you may just need to move further back toward the brake pedal itself. You will know you have the right circuit when you get a power reading on your light tester when you push the pedal, but the circuit goes cold when you release it. Just in...
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  • Where is the Inertia Sensor in the Blue Ox Patriot 3 and Brake Buddy Portable Braking Systems
  • The inertia sensor is inside of the main unit of the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR, not in the remote. The same as the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494. While not recommended, the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR can be used without the RF controller if deemed necessary. But, it is recommended to use the controller for the operational feedback.
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  • Should CTEK MULTI US 7002 Battery Charger Be Connected Directly to Vehicle Battery while Charging
  • When charging your vehicle's battery with a charger like the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 you will want to connect the charger directly to the battery. A great option if the battery is difficult to access is to use the included eyelet-terminal attachment system with the Comfort Connect end plug to connect the battery to the CTEK charger. I found the owner's manual for the 1996 BMW 328i to state that if the vehicle is to be parked for longer than 4 weeks,...
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  • Which Wiring Configuration to Use for ZCI 4-Pole Wiring Harness 119250KIT in 2015 BMW 328ix
  • The ZCI Zero-Contact Interface 4-Pole Wiring Harness Kit # 119250KIT is a universal-fit wiring harness that can work on almost any vehicle without need to cut into the vehicle wiring. This enables it to be moved from one vehicle to another as needed and makes it the ideal choice for a leased vehicle. The written instructions detail the specific installation checks and steps required to identify the vehicle wires to be used for clamp-on installation of this kit's electro-magnetic sensors....
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2011 BMW 328xi
  • The wiring harness that fits your 2011 BMW 328xi is a universal hardwire, the Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT, so there is no specific diagram available (just the universal one from the instructions which I added); however, I have linked the directions as well as a video of this kit being installed on a 3 Series which you can use for reference. This kit does include a circuit tester to ensure you find the right functions of your lights,...
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  • Help With Installing 4-Way Wiring On a 2014 BMW 328D XDrive Sport Wagon
  • While the only way you can verify exactly which wire is which on your specific 2014 BMW 328d XDrive is by contacting a dealer with the VIN or testing. We did install a similar 4-Way # 119250KIT on a 2018 which sounds like it has similar colored wires. I have linked the install video below which will hopefully help you with your installation as well. I find often times using a multimeter can be difficult and a Test Light # PTW2993 is much simpler.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a BMW 2014 328d
  • The Curt Hitch part # C11367 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 BMW 328d that you have so it will work well. The installation instructions link I attached applies to both the I and D models so it is the correct process for your vehicle. The range for the trunk sensor will be limited the hitch being installed, but it should still work.
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  • Will Removing the Nuts Cause Bumper to Fall Off When Installing Trailer Hitch on 2008 BMW 328xi
  • I can see how you might think that but removing the nuts from the bumper attachment won't cause your bumper to fall off when you are installing Draw-Tite hitch # 24857 on your 2008 BMW 328xi. If you take a look at the accompanying photo I added - which are from the instructions of the Curt # C11033 hitch but will be the same in terms of removing the nuts - you can see the studs will remain, holding up the body of the bumper. You can also remove the flange nuts and add the flat washers...
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  • Is Heatshield Re-Installed On 2017 BMW 328d XDrive Sports Wagon When Installing Trailer Hitch
  • The installation instructions for the Curt # C11367 trailer hitch shows in step 2 that the heatshield is removed. In step 8 the instructions say to reverse steps 1 through 5. I called my contact at Curt and although the instructions do not mention modifying or trimming the heatshield, they told me that the heatshield is re-installed but you may need to do a little trimming or adding a hole in the heatshield.
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  • Does Thule Roof Rack Use Factory Mounting Points on a 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door
  • Yes, adding a Thule roof rack using the following components will use the factory mounting points on the roof of your 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door. You will need the Thule Fit Kit for Podium Style Foot Pack, # THKIT3028, that you have referenced. You will also need Thule SquareBars, # TH712200, and Thule Rapid Podium Roof Mounted Foot Pack, # TH460R.
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  • How to Install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 24857 on a 2007 BMW 328i or 328xi
  • I do have the written installation instructions of the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24857 which I have attached for you but unfortunately, we have not yet had the chance to install this hitch on a 2007 BMW 328i or 328xi. The installation process as you can see is fairly straightforward. You will not have to do any drilling but there may be trimming or removal of underbody panels required. If you can tell me what you will be using this hitch for, I would be happy to...
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  • Installing the Thule AeroBlade Edge on a 2002 BMW 330xi
  • The parts needed for this install are the AeroBlade Edge, part # TH7602-TH7602 and the fit kit, part # THKIT3065. You have all the parts you need to be able to install the rack onto your 2002 BMW 3 Series. We have had more success installing this specific setup by pre-assembling the foot packs onto the bars prior to putting them onto the vehicle's mounting point. I have attached a video of our installers demonstrating this on a 2012 Mazda 3. Note how our installer has put the screws...
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