Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2015 BMW X5  

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Any local mechanic shop should be able to install a trailer hitch on your 2015 X5. If you have a trusted shop nearby, I recommend checking with them about the installation. We do not have a list of installers as that list would be pretty big.

I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75600 for your BMW. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. The attached installation instructions state there is no drilling required, but the rear fascia will need to be trimmed. I have attached a link to an installation video for this hitch you can check out. It is on an older X5 but the installation would be similar to yours.

If you plan on using the trailer hitch for carrying bikes or cargo carriers you can check out the attached links I have provided for some of the items we offer. If you have any questions about a specific item just let me know and I will be happy to make some recommendations that will work for you.

If you need trailer wiring I recommend the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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