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• Well for starters you'd need to pay the cost of the hitch, but for installation that would depend on the place you go to. If you plan on coming to etrailer and having us install it, you'd need to call our customer service department and they'd be able to quote you a price.
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• Reflector Solution for Use with etrailer Cargo Carrier e98874
• For reflectors to use with the etrailer cargo carrier you have now # e98874 we normally recommend the # RE10RB which is a quantity of 2. These have an adhesive backing that you can use to apply them to the railings of the carrier. This would be the easiest solution but these also have holes you could use to drill into the carrier and permanently like that as well. Where you want to install them is up to you though.
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• Trailer Hitch for 2012 BMW 3 Series Coupe Convertible
• There is one hitch available for your 2012 BMW 3 Series Coupe Convertible. That hitch is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH94VR. This fits both convertible and coupe models so it is exactly what you need. The receiver is only designed for hitch mounted accessories so it works with a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you were planning on towing you will need the # SH78VR instead. This includes the towing kit with wiring and a ball mount. You can also add the towing kit later with...
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• Will Thule Motion XT XXL Cargo Box Fit OEM Bars of 2021 BMW X3
• The Thule Motion XT XXL roof box part # TH629906 does fit the OEM crossbars of your 2021 BMW X3 but to determine fit will allow your rear hatch to open you'll need to take one measurement. You'll need to measure from the center of your front crossbar back to the rear hatch seam. If that is more than 55 inches this will fit and allow the hatch to open.
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• Can Weight Distribution Hitches Be Used On A Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch Receiver
• Hi Nickalos, That is correct, Stealth Hitches trailer hitch receivers, like the # SH32VR you were looking at, are only able to tow with the ball mount attachment and would not be compatible with a weight distribution hitch. There unfortunately aren't any other trailer hitch options available for the X7 at this time so is there another vehicle that you own that would be capable of towing the trailer?
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• Is There A Shorter Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness For A 2024 BMW X5
• Hey Michael thanks for your question. I am afraid that right now (March 2024) Tekonsha only makes one plug-and-play brake controller harness for the 2024 BMW X5, and that is the # TK29FR which is 19-1/2' long. In previous model years, the port was located in the rear cargo area. I believe starting with some 2024 models the port is now under the dash, so this is a pretty recent change. We are hoping for a new shorter plug-and-play adapter to be available in the coming months, but right now...
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• Least Expensive Trailer Hitch For 2023 BMW X1 For Bike Rack
• Hi Walter; definitely understand price being a big factor, especially if you're only using it for a bike rack, and we do have a good option for your 2023 BMW X1. The least expensive hitch for your X1 is the following part from Draw-Tite: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76018 The # 76018 has a nice hidden design so only the receiver is showing, helping your BMW keep its aesthetic, and is also the reason it has very good ground clearance. This is nice because it will help...
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• Tire Chains for 2024 BMW X7 xDrive40i
• The only chains that will fit the 315/35R22 tires on your 2024 BMW X7 xDrive40i are the Konig K-Summit Tire Chains # TH02230K77. Make sure to consult your owner's manual to see if you can use tire chains or if there are any restrictions. These are class S compatible so if it says you need class S in the manual you're still good to go.
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• Recommended Wiring Harness and Hitch for a 2012 BMW X5
• It does not. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite item # DT36GR is just the trailer hitch. To add wiring to your 2012 BMW X5 you will need the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit item # 119250KIT. To round out your towing setup, I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip,...
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• Does the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2017 BMW X5 With M Performance Package
• The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e84AR is confirmed to fit your 2017 BMW X5 M. The designation can be confusing sometimes since it is listed as fitting the M and also everything else that is not the M. This Class III hitch has a 2" receiver with a 6,000 lb gross trailer weight and 600 lb max tongue weight. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the # 119250KIT for your wiring needs. This will provide you with a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights. For a ball mount,...
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• Will a Kuat 4 Bike Rack Work With a 2024 Mazda CX-30
• It looks like the Kuat 4 Bike Racks : # KU77FR, # NV22B-NA22B, # KU58ZR, & # KU45VR you're referring to, all require a 2" hitch and unfortunately only a class I 1 1/4" hitch is offered for your Mazda. If you're needing a hitch, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C49CR will work great, but you're not going to be able to use your 4 bike rack. The only way any of those bike racks would physically fit is if you used a hitch expander # HTAD, but using an adapter would effectively cut your...
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• How to Transport an e-Bike with a 2021 BMW M440i Coupe
• I have a way for you to transport your 50 lb e-Bike with your 2021 BMW 440i Coupe, but there unfortunately aren't any trailer hitches confirmed to fit your vehicle so we'll have to use a roof rack. This isn't ideal because your e-Bike is heavier than the average bike, but unless you have a different vehicle to use this will be your best bet. The Yakima JetStream roof rack system is the best option for your vehicle and it uses the following parts: - 50" JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 -...
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• Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail Feet
• It looks like the passenger side cover is missing. The left and right are from the perspective of someone sitting in the vehicle facing forward. So the passenger side would be the Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail - Right # TH33EE. The driver side cover would be the Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail - Left # TH93EE. These are the same as the 1500054245 and 1500054246 that fit your Edge Flush Rail Feet # TH89SC.
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• Stealth Hitch For A 2012 BMW X3 - 28i
• Hi Max, The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH95VR you were looking at is a confirmed fit for your 2012 BMW X3 - 28i. This comes with a receiver tube for your hitch mounted accessories, a ball mount for towing a trailer, and a wire harness to transfer your light signals to the trailer. I recommend picking up some quick links # 37201325 as well to make attaching your safety chains easier.
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 BMW X5
• For your 2018 BMW X5 we have the Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack # Y02638 which fits the M and non-M models that would work well for you. This rack was specifically designed to fit on vehicles with spoilers so it will easily fit and work well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I...
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• Exhaust Clearance Concerns on the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System and License Plate Kit
• Yes, the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers item # Y74ZR is compatible with the 2" receiver on your 2018 BMW X1. As far as exhaust heat goes, the shank on the swing away has a 2" rise to lift the carrier up and away from your exhaust. On our test vehicle the closest part of the frame was 6" away from the bumper so you shouldn't have any issues with exhaust heat causing damage. Given the size of this system I strongly recommend using the License Plate and...
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• 4-Way Wiring Harness for 2016 BMW X3
• Tekonsha actually says there are no custom fit electrical wiring products for your 2016 BMW X3. I'm not entirely sure what you were looking at, perhaps it was a different year or model since you said you couldn't find one for the 2016. The # 119250KIT we list is a universal wiring harness so we know it will fit your vehicle. This uses the zero-contact interface sensors that clamp onto the wires. It is the only option that will not require splicing. The only other option for a wiring harness...
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• Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2016 BMW X3
• If you're asking if the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT will work with your 2016 BMW X3 then the answer is yes - the # 119250KIT kit is a universal harness, so it'll work great.
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• Can etrailer Hitch for BMW X3 Handle 4,000 lb Trailer
• The etrailer Hitch # e46KR won't have any issues with your 4,000 lb trailer. As long as you do not exceed the 5,000 lb rating the hitch can handle it. The only thing you will need to double check is the towing capacity of your vehicle. Without the year and exact model I can't look up what your X3 is capable of. Make sure to consult your owner's manual to find the capacity. You will be limited by whichever capacity is lower.
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• Will 1-Up Bike Rack Fit in Draw Tite Hitch 76226
• Hey David, yes the Draw Tite hitch part # 76226 is going to work great with a 1-Up bike rack like you mentioned that has a friction style hitch pin. The pictures might be a little deceiving but hitch tube length of this hitch is a standard size.
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