Expert Answers about BMW 1 Series

• Which Trailer Hitch and Locking Anit-Rattle Device Fits a 2010 BMW 128i Coupe
• The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, # 11184, will fit your 2010 BMW 128i Coupe. As far as the rattling goes, we have not received any comments regarding rattling. However, if there is rattling, it could be a few things causing the noise. First, it may not be the hitch, but something that is loose from installing the hitch. If everything is re-assembled correctly according to the instructions (linked below) rattling is less likely. Also, it is important to torque the...
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2010 BMW 128i Convertible
• It does! I verified for you with the manufacturer that the Curt hitch does indeed fit your 2010 BMW 128i convertible and the installation instructions will be the same. The correct part number is the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11184 This will work perfectly for you and if you are using it for an accessory like a bike rack, it's all you need. But if you plan on doing some light towing with the hitch, you'll also need the following for a complete towing set up: - Vehicle...
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• Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2012 BMW M135i Convertible
• We have had a customer install Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" Item # C11184 on a M model BMW 1 Series before so we can confirm that it fits the M models and it will fit convertibles as well so you are good to go! 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...
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C11184 Fit A 2013 BMW 135i?
• I would be happy to clear up the confusion! There are multiple reasons for manufacturers to not list a hitch as fitting a specific vehicle. In this case the reason is Curt did not test the hitches fitment. On the other hand we have researched this further and after consulting with multiple customers that have installed this hitch on their 2012 and 2013 BMW 135i we were able to confirm its fit. The 2008-2013 135i is the same frame and body which is why this hitch still fits. If you are...
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• How to Carry Bikes on a 2013 BMW M135i Hatchback
• The Curt trailer hitch # C11184 is confirmed to fit the coupe and convertible models of the BMW 135i but not the hatchback M135i or the M140i. I reached out to my Curt contact and it's just never been tested. This leaves you with the option of a trunk mount rack or a roof rack like you said you don't really want. The Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Trunk Mount Bike Rack # HRF2 will be the best fit for a hatchback. However, the BMW has a soft bumper and this might not be a great optoin...
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• Does the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11184 Fit a 2012 BMW 128i Convertible
• Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11184, is a confirmed fit for your 2012 BMW 128i Convertible. There is no drilling required but you will need to do some underbody trimming and you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust and remove your rear bumper for the installation. If you are planning on towing I recommend using the Curt Class II Drawbar, part # C45521, along with the Curt Hitch Ball, part # A-82, but you will want to do some measuring first to make sure that it is the proper...
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• Bike Rack or Bike Rack Adapter Compatible with OEM Roof Rack on 2011 BMW 128i
• There is a bike rack compatible with your OEM roof rack but there is not an adapter for the now discontinued Rhino Rack Discovery bike rack made for the factory crossbars of your 2011 BMW 128i; the only adapter for this rack is the Fit Kit for Rhino-Rack HD Cross Bars # RBCA003. For a new bike rack which is going to work on your BMW's roof rack I highly recommend checking out the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier # Y02103 because its wheel-mount design makes it easy to use, it...
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• Does the Thule Passage a Fit a 2013 BMW 135i Convertible
• I have included a link to the bike racks that are confirmed as a fit for your 2013 BMW 135i Convertible. Of these options, yes the Thule Passage # TH910XT is confirmed as a fit. However, the Thule Raceway # TH9001XT is not considered a fit for your vehicle. If you will be carrying an alternative, women's, or children's bikes it is recommended to use an adapter bar like the Thule Adapter bar # TH982XT. This will attach to the bike and provide a horizontal cross tube for the bike to mount...
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• Thule XT Trunk Bike Rack Fit on 2013 BMW 128i 2-Door Convertible
• I checked the online Thule FitGuide for trunk-mount bike racks that they consider to work well on your 2013 BMW 1-Series 128i 2-door convertible. The Gateway 2-bike rack # TH88VR is a confirmed fit. Thule makes the actual fit determination for all of their racks and we mirror that information in our fit guide. Just to make absolutely sure for you I also called one of my contacts there and she confirmed the Gateway Pro 2 will work great on your BMW. The only restriction is that the convertible...
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