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  • Is There a Hitch Available for the 2006 BMW 330xi
  • I may have a solution for you if you're looking to carry bikes on your 2006 BMW 330xi, but the # C11033 is not a confirmed fit. For whatever reason there is not a hitch available for this particular vehicle and when checking with some of our manufacturers there's a gap between 2004 and 2007 where no hitches are available, so there's not going to be a solution available for towing. However, there are a number of trunk mounted bike racks like the Thule Gateway Pro 2 # TH88VR, which would...
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  • Available Hitch Class for 2016 BMW X1
  • We do have two trailer hitches confirmed to fit the 2016 BMW X1 but both are the Class III type that have a 2-inch receiver opening, The etrailer # e93KR and Curt # C13303. Both will need some drilling for installation. Sometimes a vehicle will have both Class II and Class III hitches available for it but in the case of the 2016 BMW X1 only the larger and higher-capacity Class III option exists. The good news part of this is that there are many more accessories made for 2-inch hitches...
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  • Trunk-Mount Bike Racks for 2006 BMW 325Ci Convertible
  • I checked with Curt, Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch brands and none offers a trailer hitch for your 2006 BMW 325Ci convertible. Hitches are offered only for the 2006 325i and 325xi sedans and for the xi Sports Wagon. I am sorry we could not get you the item you wanted. But if you are looking for a bike rack, we do offer trunk-mount carriers that are confirmed to fit on your 2006 BMW 325Ci convertible. Just click on the link provided to see convertible-friendly 2- and 3-bike racks from Thule,...
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe
  • Curt offers one hitch for all versions of the 2015 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, part # C11367. This is a light-duty Class I hitch that can handle one or two bikes on a compatible Class I hitch bike rack. The linked page will let you browse through all 2-bike Class I racks, such as the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack # S64670. If you will transport bikes without a horizontal top frame tube, as found on a typical man's bike, you'll benefit from using an adapter bar # TH982XT. Adapter bars...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2001 BMW 325 Wagon
  • The only trailer hitch receiver that is available for your 2001 BMW 325 Wagon is the Curt # C11174 which is a Class I with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Keep in mind that you will want to check the weight capacities of your BMW as well as stay within the 2,000 lb Gross Trailer Weight and 200 lb Tongue Weight capacities of the Curt hitch. You will also need to choose the correct ball mount for your application. I have attached a link to our selection of Class I hitch ball mounts that you can choose...
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  • Roof Rack Solution Available for a 2012 BMW X3 with Flush Mounted Roof Rails
  • Thule offers a solution for your vehicle. If you prefer the square crossbars, you can construct a rack using the following parts: SquareBars, part # TH712200 or WingBar # TH711200 Foot Pack # TH710601 Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # TH186007 A fairing is also available, part # TH72WV. If you would prefer the WingBar crossbars with the elliptical profile, use the following: 47 inch WingBars, part # TH711220 for black or # TH711200 in silver Rapid Podium Foot Pack for Aero Bars, part...
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  • Hitch- or Trunk-Mount Bike Rack Availability for 2010 BMW 328i Convertible
  • The good news is that we do offer 2- and 3-bike trunk-mount bike racks that will fit your 2010 BMW 328i convertible; these can be seen on the link provided. My favorite choice for your convertible application is the Saris Bones. These are exceptionally light in weight (very important in the case of your 328i), moderately-priced and American-made. You also have a choice of colors, a unique Saris feature, that can help make your vehicle more visible to other motorists. The 3-bike Bones is...
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2011 BMW X5 M-Sport Model
  • The Class III Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch you referenced, part # 75600, is not a fit for your particular M-Sport version, as you noted. The same applies to the Hidden Hitch and Curt hitches made for the X5. Usually the reason for these fit exclusions has to do with trim components like the fascia or with a specialized exhaust that blocks the frame's hitch installation access points. If these (or other) components would require extensive trimming or alteration of the vehicle's styling package...
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  • Aftermarket Accessories for 1985 BMW 735i
  • The aftermarket accessory items we offer for a 1985 BMW 7 Series, like wiring kits, roof racks and bike carriers appear on the linked page. We also have catalytic converters such as MagnaFlow # MF23559. I'm sorry but we don't carry vehicle OEM parts such as a specific screw or other fittings for a BMW 4HP22 transmission. These are likely to found most easily at a local dealership.
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2013 BMW X5 with M Sport Package
  • Currently none of our hitch suppliers offers a trailer hitch that will fit the M-Sport package-equipped 2013 BMW X5. This is due to the extensive cutting of the trim panels that would be required for installation. Another reason is demand. There may simply not be enough of this vehicle in the USA to merit the research and development costs to design and produce a hitch for it.
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  • When Installing ZCI Trailer Wiring Harness Does Power Wire Have to go to Vehicle Battery
  • When installing a trailer wiring harness you really want to run the wire up the vehicle battery. Doing this allows the trailer wiring to be totally isolated from the vehicle's wiring. In the event of a short this prevents any damage on the vehicle's wiring. On a new BMW you really do want to have the circuit protection. Also, if you don't run the wire to the battery the warranty of the ZCI Harness part # 119250KIT would be voided. I attached a help article on routing the power wire for...
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  • What Are Stabilizing Straps For On The Curt Trailer Hitch, # 11498, Fitting A 2005 BMW 5 Series
  • On the Curt Trailer Hitch, # 11498, for the 2005 BMW 5 Series, the stabilizing straps they are talking about are the Curt Bike Rack Strap with Cambuckle, # 18050. Most trailer hitches will mount to the frame of the vehicle, which will give the support needed when using a hitch bike rack or hitch cargo carrier. The only way the trailer hitch can attach to the 2005 BMW 5 Series is by attaching to the underside of the trunk area, which does not give as much support as attaching to a frame....
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  • Availability of a Taillight Converter With a 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector for 2008 BMW X3
  • Tow Ready offers a Modulite taillight converter with a 5 pole, part # 119177KIT. The converter is compatible with your X3, and provides the circuit tied in with the vehicle taillight to activate the lock-out on your surge coupler. I've linked you to an install video showing a different wiring harness being installed on an older X3. The procedure might be a bit different on your vehicle, but the video should give you a pretty good idea of what the installation involves. The blue wire from...
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  • Tire Chain Recommendation for 2015 BMW 320i with Tire Size 225/50R17
  • What tire size do you have?
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  • Hitch Availability for the 2014 BMW 328i GT
  • Yes; you were on the right track with the product you were looking at. The Curt # C11367 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 BMW 328i GT and will provide you with a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver to allow you to carry hitch mounted accessories or tow a small utility trailer. One of the great features of a hitch like this is the concealed cross tube, which not only looks a lot cleaner on the back of your vehicle, but it provides a little more ground clearance than visible cross tube hitches. If...
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  • Availability of 5-Pole Wiring Harness Kit for 2016 BMW X5 40E
  • There are no 5-pole wiring harness kits for your 2016 BMW X5, but we do have 4-pole harnesses that can be used with an adapter that will allow you to connect to your trailer that has 5-pole wiring with a circuit for the reverse lockout on the trailer coupler. I recommend the ZCI harness # 119250KIT that you referenced, which is a heavy-duty unit. I linked an install video for an X5. A helpful article is included too. With either harness you can add on the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer...
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  • Availability of Thule Trunk Mount Bike Rack To Fit 2013 BMW X3
  • The one Thule trunk mount rack that fits your 2013 BMW X3 is the Outway Platform # TH65JV. It's a pretty unique style compared to the common hanging style trunk bike racks you usually see. I have the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02637, that will fit your 2013 BMW X3 if you prefer a hanging rack.
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2014 BMW 335i XDrive Sedan
  • We do have a trailer hitch for your 2014 BMW 335i XDrive sedan. You can use Curt hitch # C11367. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. If you need to do some light duty towing the compatible ball mount is # C45521. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring though you will need to visit a BMW dealer. 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...
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  • Recommended Roof-Mount Bike Rack for 2012 BMW X5 with Factory-Installed OEM Cross Bars
  • We can offer you a range of excellent choices in roof-mount bike carriers that will fit the factory OEM roof rack bars on your 2012 BMW X5. You can click on the link provided to see all roof bike carriers that fit factory crossbars like yours. The available racks include frame-mount carriers like the Swagman Upright # S64720 that hold the bike by its frame, and wheel-mount racks such as the Thule UpRide # TH599000 which are great for bikes without front fenders. I have linked a video for...
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  • Available Cargo Mats for a 2013 BMW 535i 5 series
  • We offer several cargo mats that are confirmed to fit the 2013 BMW 5 Series. Check out the link I attached to see them all. In order to pick out the correct one you will need to select the style vehicle you have from the drop down menu and all of the correct mats will be listed there. We offer several colors to choose from also.
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