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  • Hitch for 2018 BMW X4 to Allow Use of Hitch Bike Rack
  • Curt does offer a hitch for your 2018 BMW X4, their 2-inch Class III model # C13316. This installs using included hardware as outlined in the linked instructions. This USA-made hitch is designed to have a very clean and unobtrusive appearance on the X4. This is accomplished by it having a concealed cross tube and by it using the X4's bumper mounts as the installation point rather than the frame. Frame-mounted hitches tend to be more visible. But the discrete look of the Curt # C13316...
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  • Availability of Thule Trunk Mount Bike Rack To Fit 2013 BMW X3
  • The one Thule trunk mount rack that fits your 2013 BMW X3 is the Outway Platform # TH65JV. It's a pretty unique style compared to the common hanging style trunk bike racks you usually see. I have the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02637, that will fit your 2013 BMW X3 if you prefer a hanging rack.
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  • BMW 3-Series Towing Trailer with LED Lights
  • We offer Curt 7-way wiring adapter # C57003 that is intended for your application with a European vehicle towing a trailer with super-efficient LED lighting that can confuse some wiring systems due to their limited power draw. This plugs in your 7-way and mimics the characteristics of standard incandescent lights. I note you mention Australia in your question. This adapter was designed to vehicles made for the US market. Since the maker, Curt, does not have access to Australian versions...
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  • When Installing ZCI Trailer Wiring Harness Does Power Wire Have to go to Vehicle Battery
  • When installing a trailer wiring harness you really want to run the wire up the vehicle battery. Doing this allows the trailer wiring to be totally isolated from the vehicle's wiring. In the event of a short this prevents any damage on the vehicle's wiring. On a new BMW you really do want to have the circuit protection. Also, if you don't run the wire to the battery the warranty of the ZCI Harness part # 119250KIT would be voided. I attached a help article on routing the power wire for...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2020 BMW X5 for Towing Small Trailer
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2020 BMW X5 is the Draw Tite # 76288 as it has plenty of towing capacity, is the more popular 2 inch hitch size, and has a mostly hidden appearance which also helps with ground clearance. Check out the picture I attached for more info as well. For trailer wiring we also have the zero splice kit part # 119250KIT that I recommend as well. I attached an install video for this on a similar X5 as yours for you to check out too.
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2013 BMW X5 with M Sport Package
  • Currently none of our hitch suppliers offers a trailer hitch that will fit the M-Sport package-equipped 2013 BMW X5. This is due to the extensive cutting of the trim panels that would be required for installation. Another reason is demand. There may simply not be enough of this vehicle in the USA to merit the research and development costs to design and produce a hitch for it.
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  • Recommended Roof-Mount Bike Rack for 2012 BMW X5 with Factory-Installed OEM Cross Bars
  • We can offer you a range of excellent choices in roof-mount bike carriers that will fit the factory OEM roof rack bars on your 2012 BMW X5. You can click on the link provided to see all roof bike carriers that fit factory crossbars like yours. The available racks include frame-mount carriers like the Swagman Upright # S64720 that hold the bike by its frame, and wheel-mount racks such as the Thule UpRide # TH599000 which are great for bikes without front fenders. I have linked a video for...
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  • Availability of WeatherTech Floor Mats for Cargo Area of 2011 BMW X3
  • WeatherTech does indeed offer cargo area floor liners that are compatible with the cargo area of your 2011 BMW X3. They're available in black, gray or tan. Black, part # WT40497 Gray, part # WT42497 Tan, part # WT41497
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  • Available 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness Kits for 2014 BMW X5
  • The three options for a 4-pole wiring harness kit for your 2014 BMW X5, all shown on the linked page, are powered converter types that use a direct connection to the battery to provide the actual power to operate the trailer lights. The signals from the car serve only to trigger the converter but they do not power the lights. This feature provides isolation and protection for the car's internal wiring/circuitry in the event of a short or other fault on the trailer. A new harness is much...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Wagon
  • The Curt Class I trailer hitch # C11367 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 BMW 328d xDrive Wagon. To help you with your installation I have linked the written instructions, a helpful article and a video showing installation on a 2015 model year 3-Series. The hitch comes with the required installation hardware and includes a hitch pin and clip. You can use a compatible 2-bike Class I hitch bike rack or a cargo carrier with this hitch, but such non-trailer loads require you to use a stabilizing...
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  • Thule Aeroblade Edge Roof Rack Recommendation for 2002 BMW X5 with Raised Side Rails
  • The Thule Aeroblade Edge roof rack confirmed as a fit for your 2002 BMW X5 with raised factory rails is the Thule part number # TH7503-TH7503. I attached an install video for this rack that shows it installed on a similar 2008 X5 as well.
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  • Availability of 5-Pole Wiring Harness Kit for 2016 BMW X5 40E
  • There are no 5-pole wiring harness kits for your 2016 BMW X5, but we do have 4-pole harnesses that can be used with an adapter that will allow you to connect to your trailer that has 5-pole wiring with a circuit for the reverse lockout on the trailer coupler. I recommend the ZCI harness # 119250KIT that you referenced, which is a heavy-duty unit. I linked an install video for an X5. A helpful article is included too. With either harness you can add on the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer...
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  • Available Cargo Mats for a 2013 BMW 535i 5 series
  • We offer several cargo mats that are confirmed to fit the 2013 BMW 5 Series. Check out the link I attached to see them all. In order to pick out the correct one you will need to select the style vehicle you have from the drop down menu and all of the correct mats will be listed there. We offer several colors to choose from also.
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2003 BMW M3 Version Convertible for Use with Hitch Bike Rack
  • We can help you choose a bike rack for use on your 2003 BMW M3 Version Convertible but I am sorry that none of our hitch manufacturers (Curt, Draw-Tite or Hidden Hitch) offer a hitch for your M version 3-Series BMW. Your option then is a trunk-mount rack. Recommended trunk-mount type racks for your M3 Convertible can be seen on the link provided. Both 2- and 3-bike capacity racks are offered. If your 2 bikes are not exceptionally heavy and you keep the vehicle's trunk surface clean you...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2014 BMW 328d Sedan
  • For your 2014 BMW 328d sedan you can use Curt trailer hitch # C11367. If you plan on doing some light duty towing then the correct ball mount to use is # C45521. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring you will need to visit a BMW dealership. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you...
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  • Trailer Hitch & Wiring for 2008 BMW 328i Towing 4 x 8 Trailer with Dirt Bike
  • There are indeed hitches made specifically for the 2008 BMW 328i sedan and these usually cost a lot less than any dealer option. We offer a light-duty Class I hitch from Draw-Tite, part # 24857, which you referenced. This hitch bolts on to your Bimmer using the included hardware, no drilling required. This hitch is rated to tow up to 2000-lbs but you'll want to also check your 328i owner's manual to confirm the weight the car is rated to tow. You'll also need a ball mount, hitch ball and...
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  • Is There a Mounting Bracket that Will Fit a European 13-Way Round Trailer Connector
  • All of the trailer connector mounting brackets we carry are made to accept the standard sizes used in the states so I cannot guarantee that any of them will work with a European 13-Way trailer connector. The most likely candidate is the Mounting Bracket for Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector, # PK12711U. I went out to the warehouse and measured one of these brackets so you can compare that to the European trailer connector. The center hole diameter is 2 inches. There are 4 sets...
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  • Bike Carrier Options for 2008 BMW 6-Series 650i Convertible
  • We do not have any trailer hitch fits for your 2008 BMW 650i convertible. In fact we have none for any 6-Series models. I did check directly with both Draw-Tite and Curt and confirmed that there are no hitch fits for the vehicle. That is the bad news. But the good news is that we do have confirmed trunk-mount rack fits for your 6-Series convertible. These are shown on the linked page and they include 1-, 2- and 3-bike options from Thule, Malone and others. Included are the unique high-end...
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2011 BMW X5 M-Sport Model
  • The Class III Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch you referenced, part # 75600, is not a fit for your particular M-Sport version, as you noted. The same applies to the Hidden Hitch and Curt hitches made for the X5. Usually the reason for these fit exclusions has to do with trim components like the fascia or with a specialized exhaust that blocks the frame's hitch installation access points. If these (or other) components would require extensive trimming or alteration of the vehicle's styling package...
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  • Is There a Hitch Available for the 2009 BMW 335i Convertible
  • The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver you referenced, part # C11756, is a fit for the BMW 328i sedan but not for the convertible version. Curt does not offer a hitch receiver for your vehicle. I also checked with Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch, two other prominent hitch makers, but neither of these hitch manufacturers offers one for your car. In cases where a hitch is not offered for a given vehicle the reason is typically that the engineers have determined that either there is insufficient...
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