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  • Correct Trailer Hitch for a 2018 BMW 330i Sport Wagon
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11367 is listed as a confirmed fit for a 2018 BMW 330i Sport Wagon. In regards to the heat shield, this will need to be removed per the installation instructions. It may be able to be reinstalled with trimming but I would not be able to advise on this.
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  • Can I Use The Rightline Gear Car Top Duffel Bag On My 2021 BMW 3 Series Roof With Surfboards?
  • The Rightline Gear Car Top Duffel Bag - Waterproof - 4.3 cu ft # RL100D90 will likely work fine on your 2021 BMW 3 series with surfboards on the roof, you will just want to measure to be sure. This bag measures 36" long, 16" wide, and 13" tall. As long as you have room on the roof then it will work well. If you were wanting to put the bag on top of the surfboards then you will just want to make sure that the items on your roof such as surfboards, surfboard carrier, and roof rack, can hold...
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  • Correct Trailer Hitch for a 2008 BMW 335i
  • I do have a trailer hitch option for a 2008 BMW 335i. If you have the sedan model then I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11756 but if you have coupe model then your only option is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # SH44VR.
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  • What Custom Fit Kit To Install Inno Squarebar Roof Rack System on a 2014 BMW 3 Series Sedan
  • The Inno Square Crossbars # INB117 you referenced in your question is just the crossbars for a 2014 BMW 3 Series Sedan. You will also need Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Track Systems and Fixed Mounting Points # INXP which is the feet which the crossbars install to, and Inno Custom Fit Kit # INTR131 which is the custom fit kit to install the feet to your vehicle. These parts are confirmed to fit your vehicle and will complete the roof rack system. I included a review video for the...
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  • How To Carry Dirt Bikes With 2014 BMW 3 Series 320i xDrive
  • There is a way for you to carry your dirt bike with the BMW but all of the trailer hitches available for the 2014 BMW 3 Series X Drive are Class I hitches that can only handle up to 200 lbs of tongue weight. Even if there were a higher class rated hitch available for the BMW, it is not a good idea to exceed the tongue weight rating in your owner's manual because you are only as strong as your weakest component. If the BMW is rated for 200 lbs tongue weight you should not exceed that rating....
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  • Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2011 BMW 328i For Carrying a 65LB E-Bike
  • Yes we have the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver SHR31006 # SH44VR for your 2011 BMW 328i. This includes just the 2" receiver which will allow you to carry a Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack # Y36FR this rack includes a ramp to make loading your 65lb E-bike easier. It attaches to the frame to secure the bike as most e-bikes will have fenders which won't allow for wheel mount bike racks. I recommend getting the Towing Kit # 391CONVA7 when you install the receiver. This will allow you to Auxiliary...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit for 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon
  • I checked with the manufacturer for you, and verified we do have a fit for your 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Wagon, which is the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11367 This is a bolt-on trailer hitch that won't require any drilling into your BMW's frame and will fit your 328i xDrive perfectly. Additionally, if you were going to do some light towing and also needed a trailer wiring harness, the correct part for your BMW is the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer...
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  • Trailer Hitch And Hitch Bike Rack For A 2012 BMW 335is Convertible
  • I do have a solution for you. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2". part # SH94VR, will fit your 2012 BMW 335is convertible. It is a 2" hitch receiver, which is necessary to carry e-bikes that weigh up to 80 lbs. This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 350 lbs. This is well under the weight of your two e-bikes and the hitch bike rack I am recommending. Please check your owner's manual. Your systems lowest maximum weight is the limiting factor, so this will...
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  • Will OEM Roof Rack for 2013 BMW 328xi Work With Thule Kayak Carrier # TH834
  • The Thule Hull-A-Port J-Style Rooftop Kayak Carrier # TH834 will fit most factory crossbars. I researched the OEM roof rack offered for the BMW 328xi. Their F30/1 rack uses elliptical-shape aluminum crossbars and its specs indicate the vehicle roof weight load limit is 165 lbs. However, I found nothing to indicate that the BMW rack crossbars are compatible with Rola T-slot accessories. We do offer a range of rooftop watercraft carriers that can mount to many types of crossbars, both...
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  • Will the Yakima KingJoe Pro Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 BMW 3-Series Convertible
  • You can still use the Yakima KingJoe Pro, # Y02625, on a 2010 BMW 3-Series convertible. The trunk lid should open two ways to store the convertible top. You would not operate the convertible top or the trunk when the rack is installed because it can damage the rack and vehicle. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # Y02531. This will allow you to carry those...
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  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 2 Bikes on a 2009 BMW 328i Sedan
  • For your 2009 BMW 328i Sedan you would want hitch # 24857 this is a Class I trailer hitch that offers a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. For a compatible 1-1/4 inch bike rack I recommend the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670. This bike rack is a platform style bike rack that will work great with your 1-1/4 inch # 24857 trailer hitch. Another option for carrying 2 bikes on your 2008 BMW 328i sedan is a trunk mounted bike rack. The Thule Outway 2 Bike Carrier, # TH45JV, would be a great choice. This...
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  • Will Draw Tite Trailer Hitch 24857 Fit a 2007 BMW 328i Sedan
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite model # 24857 will meet your needs. I am including a link to the hitch installation instructions for reference. If you decide to tow a trailer, you will also need a ball mount, wiring and a hitch ball. You would use hard-wire kit # C59496 to equip your vehicle with a standard 4-Way flat trailer connector, and the most common hitch ball sizes for your vehicle would be either a 1-7/8 inch diameter like part # 19256 or a 2 inch diameter like part # 19258 for use with ball...
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  • Hitch that Fits 2020 BMW X3 that Allows Hands Free Liftgate to Function
  • Do you have a 2021 BMW X3? Or do you have a different vehicle?
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  • Stealth Hitch That Fits 2011 BMW 335D
  • We have a Stealth hitch that fits your 2011 BMW 335D with the part # SH64VR plus the towing kit part # 391CONVA7 but the part # SH78VR does not fit as it's designed for the convertible models.
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  • Trailer Hitch Fit for 1997 BMW 328i Convertible
  • Curt confirms that their Class I # C11177 hitch is a fit for all models of the 1997 BMW 328i, including the convertible. If you don't already have a bike rack in mind, the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Item # TH934XTR would be a great choice. Even though it is a 4 -bike carrier, it would only allow you to transport 2 bikes weighing up to 35 lbs apiece since you have a Class I hitch. I've linked to an install video for the hitch...
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  • Will the Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs fit Square Crossbars
  • Yes, the Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH881 that you referenced would work great on 1-1/2 inch square crossbars like what you have. I attached a review video for this carrier for you to check out as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Kit For a 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH88VR will give you everything you need to tow with 2008 BMW 328i sports wagon. If you are only using it for a hitch mounted accessory like a cargo carrier we do have the Receiver # SH44VR separately. You could then add the Towing Kit # 391CONVA7 at a later date should you need to tow something later down the road. I recommend getting the Carrying Case # 391CASEC to protect the receiver and ball mount when not in use.
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  • Will Replacement Aero Bar Clip for Thule AirScreen Fairings Fit BMW OEM Crossbars
  • The Replacement Aero Bar Clip for Thule AirScreen Fairings # 8528583001 is very likely to fit your 2011 BMW crossbars so long as they are aero bars. It is a flexible plastic that measures about 4-3/4" x 1". The biggest issue is going to be with what fairing you have because this is only designed to work with Thule AirScreen Fairings such as # TH72WV.
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  • Can You Change The Ball Mount Height On The Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2017 BMW 3 Series?
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH33VR will come with a 7" Ball Mount # 391BMU7S. When we had this installed on a 2014 BMW 3 series it had a ball height of 18-1/2". You can get either the 5" Ball Mount # 391BMU5S to drop the hitch 2" or the 3" Ball Mount # 391BMU3S to drop the ball height 4". I recommend installing the hitch and connecting your trailer with the 7" ball mount to determine how much your suspension will sag to determine which ball mount will...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2014 BMW 328 Wagon
  • I'm guessing you meant you have a 2014 BMW 328 Wagon (as opposed to 238 Wagon). With that being said, pricing is fluid, so it is very possible that you saw different pricing on the Curt # C11367 one day and then it was different the next. When it comes to wiring you can use the ZCI # 119250KIT that you referenced, which is a great choice. This universal wiring harness does not require you to splice into your OEM wiring which is why a lot of people with a BMW prefer the ZCI wiring. We...
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