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  • Recommended Hitch with Confirmed Fit on 2020 BMW X3
  • Yes. The Draw-Tite # 76226 has been confirmed as a fit on the 2020 BMW X3 and will provide you with a concealed cross tube that is well hidden behind the bumper, so it's going to be hardly noticeable once it's installed. If you're going to be towing with this hitch, you will also need a wiring harness. I recommend using the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT because it doesn't require any of your vehicle's factory wires to be cut or spliced. It uses sensors that...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 BMW X3 w/ Side Rails
  • Yes, there is a set of crossbars that will fit the factory side rails of your 2023 BMW X3. This mounts directly to the side rails and has more than enough capacity for a bike rack. You will want the roof rack by Rhino Rack and it includes the following parts: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA137B-2 Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 item # RRSX026 This aero bar roof rack system has a...
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  • Will 47" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars Fit a 2020 BMW X3
  • Yes! The 47" WingBar Evo crossbars will fit on your 2020 BMW X3. So for the complete roof rack you need the following: 47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711220 or Silver # TH711200 Evo Flush Rail Feet - # TH710601 Fit Kit - # TH186007 We actually had the chance to install this exact setup on a 2020 X3 so I am attaching the review video for you to check out. If you let me know what you plan on using the roof rack for I can make additional recommendations as necessary.
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  • Will the Mighty Mount 39H # Y03539 Allow Me to Fit My Yakima Mako to My OEM BMW Crossbars?
  • I have a great alternative for you. Even though the Mighty Mount 39H Accessory Adapter # Y03539 technically works with the older Mako saddles, Yakima recommends you use the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories # Y03590. There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, the Universal MightyMounts comes with "A" and "B" bails that will give you a better fitting option with your factory crossbars on your 2014 BMW X3. The second reason is that the Universal MightyMounts...
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  • What Is The Right Size Wind Fairing For My 2021 BMW X3?
  • You just want to have as much of the crossbar covered with the fairing as possible. I would suggest getting a fairing that's at least 42.5 inches long. This one # TH82WV will work well with your current roof rack!
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  • Trailer Hitch Confirmed to Fit a 2022 BMW X3 M40i
  • Yes, there is a hitch that fits your 2022 BMW X3 M40i. - Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH46FR This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" hitch receiver to use hitch mounted accessories such as bike racks and cargo carriers. The receiver included with the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH46FR is only rated for using hitch accessories and not towing. If you plan to do any towing, you would need to add the Towing Kit...
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  • Recommendations For Carrying Two Roof Bike Racks On A 2022 BMW X4
  • I reached out to Inno and the # INXB138-2 and # INXS450 have not yet been approved for a 2022 BMW X4. However, I also reached out to Yakima and Thule, and Thule did have something that will fit your new vehicle. To do this, you will need to start with the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet # TH186007. These are specifically designed for the flush rails you have on your X4 and will allow you to get the Evo Flush Rail Feet # TH710601 attached. From here, you will need the Thule WingBar...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2011 BMW X3
  • There is definitely a trailer wiring harness for your 2011 BMW X3, the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. The price can be found on the product page, and as far as doing it yourself, this is a project that many people do themselves. I have added a link to the instructions as well as a video showing this harness being installed on a 2011 BMW X3 for you to check out so you can see if it's something you want to attempt or take to a local auto shop...
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  • Flush Mounted Thule Roof Rack For My 2013 BMW X3
  • Yes, I have a flush mounted roof rack for your 2013 BMW X3. It will consist of the following items: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2, part # TH711320 Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4, part # TH710601 Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186007, part # TH186007 Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4, part # TH450400 I have included product description links and a video of this rack being installed on a 2020...
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  • Will A Roof Rack On My 2019 BMW X3 Interfere With My Sunroof Operation
  • Any aftermarket roof rack you purchase for your 2019 BMW X3 with flush rails may have issues with interference between the roof rack and the sunroof. In fact, this interference is mentioned in all roof rack instruction manuals. My recommendation for customers who want to know if there will be interference is to put your front crossbar and tower/feet/legs together and place it on the roof in the correct position. Do not install it, just put it in place on the roof. Then CAREFULLY open your...
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  • Hitch that Fits 2022 BMW X3 M Sport
  • For your 2022 BMW X3 M Sport the Draw Tite hitch part # 76226 is a confirmed fit as we have verified with them that it fits all models of the X3 including the M Sport. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Will the Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Fit on the Factory Roof Rack on a 2011 BMW X3
  • Yes, you can use the Thule Hull-A-Port, kayak carrier, # TH834, on the factory rack on your 2011 BMW X3. This carrier is designed to fit on most any factory cross bar. To be safe, you should check the vehicle owners manual for roof and cross bar capacity to be sure the vehicle roof and factory cross bars are capable of carrying the weight of the carrier and your kayak. You may also want to consider a set of Hood Loops, # TH529, to help secure the Kayak at the front and rear of your vehicle.
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  • Thule Rooftop Cargo Box Fits on 2014 BMW X3 with Factory Crossbars
  • For your 2014 BMW X3 with flush roof rails and two factory BMW side-to-side cross bars the cargo box Thule recommends is their Motion XT cargo box, either the gloss black # TH629706 or the gloss titanium finish version # TH629707. These will fit without hatch interference. Just make sure your bar dimensions do not exceed the maximum, 3-1/2-inches wide x 1-11/16-inches tall, and that their center-to-center spread is within the range from 23-5/8-inches to 33-inches. Also note that your X3's...
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  • Recommended Tire Chains for 2015 BMW X3 with 275/35-20 Sized Tires
  • I looked at an online copy of the owner's manual for your 2015 BMW X3 and it does not list 275/35 R20 as a tire size. If they're aftermarket tires you might want to check with BMW to see what size they say to use because the manual says not to use chains with anything larger than 245/45 R19. With that being said I recommend getting the lowest profile chain that will fit your tires which are the Konig K-Summit K45 # TH02230K45. They ride only on the tire tread so there is no internal...
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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors For A 2022 BMW X3
  • There currently are no confirmed fits for a 2022 BMW X3 so you would have to use universal-fit towing mirrors like the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors # KS69ZR. These mirrors clip on to the front of the mirror and have adjustable straps to tighten down for a snug fit. They fit most mirrors 4-1/2" to 11-1/2" tall.
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  • Roof Mount Cargo Basket for a 2014 BMW X3 with Factory Roof Rack
  • SportRack cargo basket # SR9035 has limited mounting capabilities so I do not recommend it for your 2014 BMW X3 with factory crossbars unless the crossbars can be adjusted front to back and are less than 3-1/2 inches wide. If your crossbars match this description then it would be a good fit for you. The Yakima LoadWarrior, # Y07070, is listed as a direct fit to the crossbars so it would be a great option as well. I have linked video reviews of both baskets for you.
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  • Does Installation Of The Draw-Tite Receiver # 76226 Require Rear Fascia Removal 2020 BMW X3?
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76226 will require removal of the rear fascia just like the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # SH46FR. You might check and see if the estimate they are giving you is for the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH62VR. This kit includes the wiring as well and they may have been including that labor time as well. Either way 6 hours of labor does seem excessive, especially for a BMW dealer who should...
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  • Recommended Plug And Play Trailer Wiring Harness For A 2020 BMW X3 M
  • The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat # TK77FR will definitely fit your 2020 BMW X3 with the M package. Though you do need to run a wire up to the battery for needed power, this will be a plug and play harness, so it is a lot easier to get installed than some other ones. With that said, not having done an install with this on a 2020 as of yet, I can't really say if there will be any difference between the video we have on the 2019 and your 2020. With it being plug...
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  • Thule Tire Chains that Fit Tire Size 235/50-18 of 2017 BMW X3
  • For your 2017 BMW X3 that has the tire size 235/50-18 we have the Konig/Thule K-Summit chains like you were interested in part # TH02230K45 but my favorite is the Easy Fit part # TH04115240 which install in a matter of seconds unlike other options that take several minutes per wheel. Both of these are self-tensioning.
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  • Rear-Mount Bike Carrier Recommendation For 2013 BMW X3
  • The Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV is not designed to fit your 2013 BMW X3, but we do offer some rear-mounted bike racks that will work for you. I recommend the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack # Y02637. This carrier is designed to fit most factory spoilers and is a confirmed fit for your For added security I recommend the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Cable, 9' Long (Lock Core Sold Separately) # Y07233. along with the lock cores # Y07202 to help deter theft. If you are carrying bikes with...
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