Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # C11174
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11174
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
- 200 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
11174 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Replaces 247373 Da'Lan Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2000 - 2005 BMW 3 Series Coupe, Sedan, and Wagon - excluding M3
- 1999 - 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- etrailer mistake
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C11174
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (27 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: Agustin10/07/2022
Took about 2 hours, and I was a BMW dealer technician at a time when a ton of these were coming into the shop. Bumper cover needs to be removed. I applied ultra black silicone in all holes drilled to prevent rusting of the exposed metal. Only issue with the kit was the left front bracket in the spare tire well hit the the well wall. Just used an angle grinder to grind a small corner of the bracket.
by: Harsha03/19/2024
2004 BMW 3 Series
Easy to install.
by: Robert 09/20/2023
Super easy to install and great tech help when it came to the wiring harness. If I ever need another hitch I know where I'm going. Thanks so much.
by: Andrew06/02/2018
2004 BMW 3 Series
Seems well made. The reason I graded this as a 3 star is because I needed to make a couple modifications for it to work on my 2004 BMW 325xi wagon.. Everything lined up great until I got to the 2 small rectangular inner wheel well brackets.. They were too long, and would of run into the side wall of the wheel well.. I needed to trim about an 1/8" off of one end of each of them.. Then i trimmed a 45 degree cut on one corner of each.. A little paint, and ready to go.. Luckily I have a metal chop saw and was able to modify fairly easily.. In the video they are using a 2004 325 sedan without a problem.. Same year car. Maybe there is a slight difference in the wagon that was not accounted for when manufacturing this kit.. None the less, seems like it will work fine now.
by: Blake06/01/2020
Nice hitch and very easy to install. No problems, and all the necessary parts were there. Even though it's just a Class 1 hitch, for what I am wanting to pull with it, it will work great, Thanks! ;-)
by: Randy03/24/2022
Perfect fit. Super easy to install. I love it. This is the third hitch I have purchased from you and have never been disappointed.
Randy
3/27/2023
This hitch has been perfect since the day it was installed. i would absolutely buy it again
by: Donald05/31/2020
I have not finished the installation yet, but am pleased at the simplicity and appearance of the receiver. I followed the tracking and it said it would arrive at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and the UPS driver pulled up at 3:28 p.m. I was amazed that it was so accurate. Thanks, I can't wait to have it installed and hook up my trailer and head down the road.
by: Edward 11/07/2022
I've purchased a few hitches from etrailer in the past, and this particular hitch about a year ago. Pricing, quality and shipping are always right on-point, and support is stellar as well. Installed it myself, as I've done with the others, and it was straight-forward, well-instructed, and quick. Hitch is more or less seamless, and allowed us to add a bike-hitch for adventures further away from home. Great company to work with.
by: rpt05/12/2015
2003 BMW 325xi
My car is a 2003 BMW model 325XI. The installation instructions were followed but the hitch ended up too far forward. This was caused by the brackets (part CM-CP127). I had no choice as to where they were installed and the end result is that the hitch is too far forward. It would have been simple for the bolt holes in the bracket to have been placed about 2" more to the rear. There was not enough clearance for the flat plates (part CM-SP109) on the forward part of the tire well. I had to shim them with washers. My receiver will have to be modified but I still don't know if there will be enough clearance between the bumper and the ball. I m really disappointed.
Anonymous
6/4/2015
I understand your problem, luckily I have not drilled holes yet. The manufacturer should address this issue. I am returning mine.
by: Scott D05/27/2020
BMW
This is a good product, for an imperfect towing application. I used my hitch to tow 1-2 bicycles on a Saris bike rack. On the BMW it is difficult to install and remove the rack on account of how recessed the hitch pin is on the trailer mount.
I don't fault the hitch mount for this, rather its simply not a great car to use to haul bicycles, I knew when I installed the rack.
Product, installation instruction, and support from E trailers was very good. Thank you!
by: Michael I06/20/2016
Very good hitch that's working well! Video helps clarify installation, which was relatively easy overall. I made a template of the hitch mounting holes on heavy paper, so I was able to drill the mounting holes from inside the trunk, since I don't have a lift. ETrailer is a nice, helpful company to deal with ! Will order again !
by: Nhoweru09/21/2013
2000 BMW 323i
I install it my 2000 BMW 323i for my Kawasaki 650SX Standup Jetski. Perfect!!! Everything fit and works as expected.
by: Prashant Krishnan08/01/2011
This hitch has made my life so easy, I don't have to shove my dirty mountain bike into the car anymore. The installation was easy and all the parts were provided. I was especially happy with the quick shipping, I got it one day before anticipated date of arrival. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.Thanks guys.
PS: the installation video was a brilliant touch.
by: Steve c.11/18/2017
BMW
THIS COMPANY IS GREAT! THEY ANSWER THERE EMAILS RIGHTAWAY,DO ALL THE RESEARCH FOR YOU AND WHEN YOU ARE READY TO ORDER YOU TALK TO A REAL PERSON.GOT MY BMW TRAILER HITCH WHEN THEY SAID I WOULD. THIS HITCH IS HIGH QUALITY.
by: Aaron M.03/23/2014
Very high quality product, with simple instructions; easy to install. The folks at etrailer.com are tops; great service and prices; terrific company.
by: Dave S-- Lewes DE09/01/2017
2000 BMW 3 Series
Installed on 2000, BMW 323i, Easy installation, very pleased with the product
by: Pete B.07/26/2017
2002 BMW 3 Series
Good small hitch with decent instructio ns.
by: Daron01/28/2019
2002 BMW 3 Series
Fit great on my e46 xiT. Shipped quick. Easy install, just follow directions.
by: Elizabeth11/05/2021
2016 Lexus IS 200t
It never showed up and I needed by this weekend.
Jenny N.
11/5/2021
I will have our customer service team reach out to you.
by: Chris H04/10/2012
BMW
Me again. The above pic is for the hitch I installed. Its very good thick metal, took about an hour onto a 2001 bmw, the wifes car.
by: Dick Young07/19/2012
2003 BMW 3 Series
Fit perfectly in my 2003 325i wagon
Ergin
4/1/2013
Het thereI am about the but one of this hitch for my 2001 bmw 325 xi sport wagon , I am planing to launch a jet ski , as an advice you think that would work ? Thanks
by: Greg G.10/25/2011
2003 BMW 3 Series
Product was shipped immediately upon order submission. Equipment was exactly as described and worked without flaw.
by: Trevor 07/16/2020
2002 BMW 3 Series
Great fit and help, Carol was great and knowledgeable.
Everything fit perfect!
by: Aria09/15/2022
by: Jeff R10/14/2011
2005 BMW 3 Series
Great product for the price. Installation video was very helpful.
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- Does Curt Class I Hitch # C11174 Require Drilling to be Installed on a 2000 BMW 323iNo, you do not have to drill into the the bumper on your BMW 3 Series but you do have to drill 8 holes in the spare tire well. You may also want to use a sealant to ensure no water will enter the spare tire compartment after installation. The ball mount pin and clip are included. So after installation, you will only need trailer wiring, # C59496, and a properly sized hitch ball, # 19256 or # 19258, to be ready to tow. Below you will find links to instructions and the above mentioned products.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 BMW 325xi WagonFor a 2003 BMW 3 series wagon the correct trailer hitch is # C11174. On this particular hitch installation the fascia does not get removed. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # C45510 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. To add trailer wiring use # C59236. I have included links to the instructions for the hitch and wiring and a video showing a typical installation of the hitch. The vehicle in the video...
view full answer... - Best Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 BMW 328iWe do have trailer hitch that will fit your 2000 BMW 328i but # 24857 will not fit. If yours is a coupe, sedan, or wagon, excluding M series and convertibles, you can use # C11174. If you plan on doing any towing the correct ball mount for either hitch is # C45510. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # C59236. If you will be using the hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier make sure that it is compatible with a Class I trailer...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver to Fit a 2005 BMW 3 Series Ci for Light Duty TowingThe Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11174 is confirmed to fit a 2005 BMW 3 Series as long as your car is not a convertible. If you have a convertible we do not have a hitch that is confirmed to fit. This is a Class I hitch rated for 2,000 pound maximum towing weight and 200 pounds maximum tongue weight. It's a custom designed bolt-on hitch and does include a pin and clip. You should know, Curt does require using a support strap, part # 18050, if you're carrying any non-trailer loads...
view full answer... - Availability of 2-Inch Trailer Hitch for 2011 BMW 3 Series Convertible CoupeAt this time I do not have a trailer hitch that is a fit for the BMW 3 Series convertible. The hitches we have are all Class I hitches and will only fit the BMW 328i Sedan, the 328xi Sedan and the 328 Sport Wagon. The reason there are no 2 inch hitches available for the BMW 3 series is that hitches with 2 inch openings are reserved for vehicles with higher towing capacities than what the BMW 3 Series is rated for. Check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications. If you...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for a 2004 BMW 3-Series ConvertibleSince your 2004 BMW 3-series is a convertible the only hitch option for it is Curt Class I hitch # C11178. Hitch # C11174 is not a fit for convertible models. 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 are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Towing a Riding Lawn Mower with a BMW 3 SeriesThe Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11174 for your BMW 3 series will allow you to tow a trailer with a riding lawn mower as long as it is within the 2000 lb towing rating and 200 lb tongue weight. For this hitch, I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45510 along with a 2 inch hitch ball like # C40018. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT...
view full answer... - 2004 BMW 325xi Wagon Trailer Hitch RecommendationYes, the Curt trailer hitch part # C11174 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 BMW 325xi Wagon. It can fit all 3 Series BMW's of your year as long as they aren't an M3. Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well.
view full answer... - Bike Rack for a 2006 BMW 3 Series ConvertibleI have a potential solution for you, but unfortunately, there is no trailer hitch compatible with the 2006 BMW 3 Series convertibles. The lack of a solid roof actually reduces the structural stability of the vehicle, making it unable to use a hitch. I do not recommend installing a hitch that has not been expressly fit to your vehicle, as it risks damage to your frame. Instead, I recommend using a trunk-mounted rack. These will mount to the rear of the vehicle and provide an easy to use...
view full answer... - Can Curt Hitches C11174 and C11399 Carry 150 lbs Worth of Bike Rack and BikesBoth the Curt hitches you referenced part numbers # C11174 and # C11399 have a 200 lb tongue weight capacity so they would work well with a bike rack setup that weighs 150 lbs with the Saris Freedom Superclamp EX part # SA4025F. You still have to use the stabilizer strap like part # 18050 since these racks are non-supported loads. One strap would be all that's necessary.
view full answer... - Torque Rating of Install Bolts for Curt C11174 Class I Hitch for 2000 BMW 3 SeriesWe don't publish the torque ratings, as the hitch manufacturer can change them over time. If you look at the installation instructions, the torque ratings for the bolts are listed in step # 5. If you don't have a copy of the instructions handy, click the provided link and you can look them over.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Recommendation for 1999 BMW 3-SeriesCurt offers two different hitches for the 1999 BMW 3-series. For the Sedan, use # C11174. If you have the convertible or the coupe, you'd use # C11177. For a ball mount, use # C45521 and a # PC2 hitch pin. For a trailer ball, use # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch or # A-82 for a 2 inch ball. You'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # C59496. The 1-1/4 inch refers to the dimensions of the receiver tube that the ball mount inserts into. While the 1-7/8 inch dimension refers to the...
view full answer... - Replacement Hitch Hardware for Curt 11174 HitchThere are hitch hardware kits available with part # RHK, where you will put the # C11174" into the field where it says "Hitch Item Number". Looking at the instructions, these are part of the hardware kit and not part of the physical hitch, so they would be included with the # RHK.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Options for a 2005 BMW 3 Series
The only available trailer hitch offered for a 2005 BMW 3 Series is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11174.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2002 BMW 330i for Bike Rack InstallThe Curt hitch part # C11174 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2002 BMW 330i and is the only style of hitch we offer for your vehicle. The 2 inch hitches are reserved for larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks. Your best option is going to be a hitch bike rack confirmed to fit a Class I hitch like this. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers...
view full answer... - Recommended Towing System For Motorcycle on TrailerI can't find the part number you are referring to so I will try to assist based on the other information. For your 2005 BMW 3 Series, as long as it is a Coupe, Sedan, or Wagon - excluding M3, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11174 you asked from. Then you can add the ball mount # C45510, pin and clip # F-4, and ball # C40018. For your trailer wiring, I recommend the 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit, and Circuit Tester # C59236. Then for your...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 BMW 325iThe only hitch we offer for your 2005 BMW 325i is the Curt part # C11174 which bolts to the bottom of the reinforced spare tire container. It is the only style hitch available because there just isn't anywhere else that a hitch could be easily attached to. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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- What Class Hitch Will Fit A 2003 BMW 325i Sedan And How Many Bikes Can It CarryThe Curt Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 11178, is for the 2003 BMW 325i Convertible only. You will need the Curt Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C11174, for the 2003 BMW 325i Sedan. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. For your vehicle the Curt hitch # C11174 is the only hitch available and it is a Class I hitch. I am including a link to the instructions on the Curt # C11174 hitch. On a bike rack that is listed to fit a Class I trailer hitch we will recommend the same...
view full answer... - Difference Between Curt Trailer Hitches C11174 & C11178 and Bike Rack Options for 2009 BMW 560iThe visible difference between the Curt # C11178 and the Curt # C11174 is the design of that larger plate. The 11178 fits a 2000 - 2004 BMW 3 Series Convertible (excluding M3) while the 11174 fits both a 2000 - 2005 BMW 3 Series Coupe, Sedan, and Wagon (excluding M3) and a 1999 - 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan. I do have a way for you to carry bikes with your 2009 BMW 650i Convertible but unfortunately neither of these hitches will fit and there are no other trailer hitch options available for...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 BMW 325xi WagonYes, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11174 will fit on your 2004 325xi wagon as this hitch is confirmed to fit 2004 BMW 3-series vehicles. There is not a 2 inch hitch version of this hitch, nor is there a 2 inch hitch available for your vehicle. The reason for this is that hitches with 2 inch openings are reserved for vehicles with higher towing capacities then what your vehicle has. Check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications for you to check out also. I also attached installation...
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view full answer... - Will a 1up USA Aluminum Quik-Rack 1 Bike Rack Fit a Curt Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2002 BMW 330xiI took a look at the 1up website and the bike rack in question. It does show it fits 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches but does not say if that includes Class I and II hitches or just Class II hitches. Also there were no measurements to determine if the rack would clear the rear of the vehicle. I looked for a phone number to call them but they did not have one listed. I am certain the rack will fit the hitch # C11174 but what I cannot figure out at this time is if it will clear the rear of the...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2001 BMW 325xi WagonSince your 2001 BMW 325xi isn't an actual M model the Curt hitch part # C11174 that you referenced would technically fit if it wasn't for the aftermarket bumper. Since this hitch hasn't been tested with that bumper I can't say for certain what it would take to make the hitch fit. Based on how this hitch installs it should still bolt up, but it would be a matter of trimming the rear bumper potentially to get it to fit your vehicle. I attached an install video for you to check out as well...
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Agustin
10/10/2023
After a year thr hitch has been great. I use once or twice a week.