The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # SH79VR is what I recommend for a 2018 BMW X5. The rack receiver does not require tools to be removed/installed and it can be locked unlike the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part # EH44FR. The install instructions for the Stealth hitch are also more detailed. view full answer...
We can offer you several options in trunk-mount 2- and 3-bike carriers for your 2015 BMW X1. The linked page will show you all of them and you can use the filters on the page to narrow the results shown to those carriers with the features you prefer.
Since security is important to you, you can select carriers that include locks for the rack itself and for your loaded bikes. Their outstanding OutWay 3 # TH56BV includes locks for the rack and bikes but it also features Thule's most advanced... view full answer...
The Kuat Transfer # KU64FR and the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo part # RKY10007 are REALLY close in a lot of specs and are both really great bike racks with a very close price so it's a tough call to pick between the two. Both would also easy handle a 50 lb e-bike on a longer road trip as well. But I would give the edge to the MonoRail as it comes with a hitch lock and a cable lock whereas the Kuat requires you to buy the hitch lock separately. Aside from that you could look at the aesthetics... view full answer...
The Curt # 13077 and Draw-Tite # 75600 are both at a weight rating where it could be considered a class III or IV. A class III is rated up to 6,000lbs with up to 600lbs of tongue weight. While a class IV is rated higher there is not a specific number that a receiver must have to be a class IV. You do often see receivers which will say class III/IV since they fall into this similar style weight rating where some manufactures will consider it class III while another will rate it as a class... view full answer...
The discontinued Thule AeroBlade Edge uses Thule's AeroBlade Edge technology which mount flush to your 2014 BMW X3 factory side rails so do not extend farther than your side rails.
Thule WingBar Roof Rack with # TH711200 is an aftermarket style rack which sits along the top of each bar. Unlike the AeroBlade Edge, this roof rack extends past your vehicle's factory side rails. This rack is 47" long which gives more space to carry items on your roof. It also comes in black using # TH711220.
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Both the Draw-Tite # 76226 and the Curt # C13316 are fits for the 2015 BMW X3. Both hitches are pretty much on par as far as quality goes. The Draw-Tite does have a higher tongue weight and towing capacity as you mentioned, but you'd be limited to the 3500/350 lb rating of the vehicle, so the difference in capacity is pretty much a moot point, as the capacity of the vehicle will always take precedence. Neither hitch would damage anything as long as the vehicle's weight capacity is observed.
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The 2 options you have for installing a 2" trailer hitch on a 2020 BMW X1 includes the Curt # C13303 and the Draw-Tite # e93KR. The Curt hitch and the etrailer hitch have very similar installed. They are both rated 6 out of 10 for difficulty with a 1 hour estimated install time. I've attached a sample installation video for the Curt hitch that you can check out. They are very similar hitches.
One difference is their finishes. The etrailer # e93KR has a matte black finish and the Curt... view full answer...
For your 2014 BMW X5 the two 4-pole wiring kits you referenced, hard-wire kit # C59236 and the ZCI no-splice kit # 119250KIT, both will provide the same basic lighting signals for a trailer but they differ a lot in price and in the nature of their installation.
The ZCI kit is ideal for those with a leased vehicle that cannot be modified, for those that simply have no interest in cutting into the wires of their premium vehicle and for those that may soon change cars and wish to avoid having... view full answer...
Any time you purchase an OEM part from the dealer/factory, products are typically more expensive than going with an aftermarket item. If the harness available is a plug in harness, that is a benefit verses having a hardwired kit such as part # C59496 where the wires are spliced in. If you are looking for a more reasonable price to wire the vehicle, then an aftermarket hardwire kit would be the best option.
The vehicle will function properly with both wiring harness, but at this time we... view full answer...
The difference between the Modulite Power Converter 5-Way Flat part # 119177KIT and the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT is that the ZCI kit has clamp on sensors that receive signal from the tail light wires without actually splicing into them whereas the Modulite kit will need to physically splice into the wires in order to receive a signal from the tail lights. The ZCI kit also has a 4-way trailer connector and the Modulite has a 5-way trailer connector. However,... view full answer...
Although the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 75600, and the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 13077, are both great hitches that both have a 6,000 lb max Gross Trailer Weight and a 600 lb max Tongue Weight, I recommend going with the Draw-Tite # 75600.
The reason that I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75600 over the Curt # 13077 is because the Curt hitch requires that you use a stabilization strap, like part # 18050, for any non-trailer loads like bike racks and cargo carriers per the Curt warranty.... view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13316 is a great option for a 2014 BMW X3. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # SH27VR is another great option as well. The main difference between the two comes down to appearance. The Curt hitch has a fixed receiver so this will always be visible below the bumper whereas the Stealth has a hidden receiver which can be removed while not in use. There's an obvious price difference between the two, most of which is contributed to the hidden... view full answer...
The ModuLite Ultra Protector Wiring Harness part # 119192 is missing a few parts when compared to the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT. The latter kit comes with a fuse holder, circuit tester, and 4-way trailer connector whereas the other does not.
For your 2015 BMW X3 I highly recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT as you will need the circuit tester and this harness doesn't require splicing. view full answer...
The main difference between Thule's AeroBlade and AeroBlade Edge roof racks for your 2015 BMW 3-Series sedan is that the Edge system offers, for some tastes, a sleeker and more OEM-like appearance since the bars are shorter (35-1/4-inches long) and flow into the footers rather than extend past them toward the sides of the car. The standard AeroBlade bars are 47-inches long. Installation will be slightly easier with the Edge version since the bars and footers are integrated into one assembly... view full answer...
Great question!
The difference between the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e93KR and Curt Trailer Hitch # C13303 for your 2022 BMW X1 is the powder coat. Our hitch has a matte black powder coat that is a little thicker and has a "flat" color tone to it while the Curt has a glossy finish that is a bit more noticeable. I tend to prefer the subtle approach which is why I typically recommend the etrailer alternative.
We haven't had a chance to install the etrailer hitch as of yet (December 2022)... view full answer...
The real benefits that you get from the Thule Doubletrack Pro XT # TH92BJ is that it weighs 32 lbs, it is made right here in the USA, and the trays are a little more customizable since they are on their own "tracks".
If you don't mind the extra 15 lbs of the Swagman Chinook # S64683 and you are able to utilize the wheel trays just fine (which typically isn't a problem) then I recommend the Chinook. It is at a lower price point, comes with everything that the Doubletrack does, has the higher... view full answer...
Between the two trunk-mounted bike racks you asked about for your 2016 BMW X5, the Thule Gateway Pro 2-Bike Rack # TH88VR and discontinued Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2-Bike Rack HRF2, the better overall bike rack is the Thule Gateway Pro # TH88VR.
The Gateway Pro adds the best stability and security for your bikes while also being the easiest to use. The Gateway Pro is simpler to install due to its lever system that allows you to more easily adjust the rack, it is lighter so it is easier... view full answer...
The Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack part # Y02634 and the FullBack 3 Bike Rack part # Y02633 are both fits for your BMW.
Both Yakima FullBacks are loaded with features and include integrated bike and rack locks, which provides improved security. They both have 35lb per bike capacities but the FullBack 3 is limited to a total capcity of 90 pounds.
I've included a video review of the FullBacks for you to see how they work. Remember, you can carry 2 bikes on the 3-bike rack so if you think... view full answer...
The Thule OutWay # TH45JV is the upgraded version of the discontinued Raceway PRO # TH9001PRO and Raceway 9001 2-bike trunk-mount rack. The OutWay has been updated in multiple ways.
They have gone through every aspect of the carrier and made some great improvements to already great racks. The biggest improvement is that they made it even easier to install the rack using only 2 retracting coated cables instead of the 4-6 of the past. It comes with locking mechanisms for both the rack... view full answer...
The fact that the ball mount was a little loose in the previous Curt hitch you had was more a product of manufacturing tolerances than it was an indication that the Curt hitch was lacking in quality in some way.
Both the inside dimension of the receiver tube and the outside dimension of the ball mount's shank are manufactured so that they fall into a given range or tolerance. The receiver tube will always be a bit larger than 2 inches square, while the ball mount or accessories' shank... view full answer...
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