Expert Answers about BMW 5 Series

Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 BMW 5-Series Sedan
I checked with Thule and the OutWay platform style rack # TH65JV does technically fit your 2010 BMW 5-Series sedan. However I do not recommend this bike rack for your vehicle. This rack is heavy and when loaded, it is very heavy. Heavy enough to deform or otherwise damage the vehicle. I recommend going with the regular hanging style OutWay # TH45JV. This rack features the latest in cradle technology with road dampening padded cradles for better bike protection. The rack is lighter than...
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Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
We do have one 2" trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, Stealth Hitches Class 4 Hitch # SH97ZR. This has the 2" reciever that you are looking for, and it is rated for 600 lbs of tongue weight. Keep in mind that this hitch is intended for use with hitch mounted racks or carriers. If you intend to tow a trailer, the towing kit # 391CONVA5 is required.
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Wiring Harness for 2011 BMW 5 Series to Power Trailer Lights
For your 2011 BMW 5 Series, you will need the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 in order to power your trailer's rear lights. This is a hardwire kit that is confirmed to work with your vehicle that will connect directly to your battery to avoid overloading its sensitive electrical system. I have included the instruction manual for your review. If you do not want to splice into your vehicle's wiring system, the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT...
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Is There a Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible with a 2013 BMW 528xi?
I have a possible solution for you, but unfortunately there is not a trailer hitch fit for your 528xi from any of our manufacturers. Curt manufacturing only made a fit for the 2008 model year and had nothing before or following that model year for the 528xi. If you were looking to use the hitch for a bike rack, I recommend the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # TH56BV which has the integrated locks. If you wanted the hitch for carrying, I recommend the Rhino-Rack...
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How To Order Thule Products With Matching Locks
Thule products, such as the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock # THSTL2 and Thule Cable Lock # TH538XT that you are ordering, are not built with matching locks. In order to match the locks you will want to also order Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200. This includes two matching lock cores, two matching keys, and the master key which allows you to change out the lock cores on your Thule products. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out regarding this one-key system.
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Will Using a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Damage the Automatic Trunk Release on a 2012 BMW 5 Series
The Thule Passage 3, # TH911XT, will fit the 2012 BMW 5 series. However, on any vehicle you should not attempt to open the trunk with the bike rack attached because it is not rated for the extra weight and it can also cause the trunk to fall on you. It also affects how the rack attaches to the vehicle. Provided that you do not attempt to open the trunk with the rack attached it should not have any effect on the trunk release. I have included a link to the installation instructions. If...
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit For 2018 BMW 530e
There is one option for a trailer hitch receiver that fits a 2018 BMW 530e, which is from Stealth Hitches, and is the following part number: - Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH24VR This is a completely hidden hitch that has a removable receiver so it doesn't look like a hitch is installed at all. Keep in mind the 2 inch receiver of the # SH24VR is for use with accessories like a bike rack only, and not for towing.
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Will Thule CS-10 Tire Chains Fit a 2013 BMW 5-Series with 245/45-18 Tires
The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your BMW 535i for information on the use of tire chains. Thule tire chains, # TH2004125104, that you referenced are listed as a fit for tire size # 245/45-18 on your Bimmer. These chains are Class S compatible meaning they require the minimum amount of clearance around the tire. You will need at least 37mm of clearance above the tires and at least 15mm between the tire sidewall and the vehicle. I have linked...
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Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2007 BMW 5 Series with a Plastic Bottom Guide Under the Car
I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that to install trailer hitch # 11498 on your 2007 BMW 5 series, you would need to cut or trim that bottom guide as needed to get the hitch in the proper position. If you can move it temporarily and then put it back in place with little or no modification, that is also permissible. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you plan on doing some towing, the hitch comes with a ball mount, hitch pin and clip. For a...
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Brake Controller and Install Recommendation for a 2011 BMW 535i with Factory 7-Way
It sounds like you have a factory installed 7-way on your 2011 BMW 535i which means that to wire in the P3 # 90195 you would only need to power the controller with the power and ground to your vehicle battery, tap into the brake light switch and then run the output circuit from the controller to the 7-way. The power for the trailer's brakes will come from the controller which draws power from the vehicle battery. For a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 BMW 550i with M Sport Appearance Package
My contact at Curt tells me that there aren't any exclusions that would rule out the fit of the # C11381 on your 2014 BMW 550i with the M appearance package. If the rear bumper fascia is different on your vehicle that it is on the standard model, there might be additional trimming involved. I've provided you with a photo we obtained from Curt showing the hitch installed. I've linked you to the installation instructions for your review, as well as to some hitch install tips you might...
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Will the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack Allow the Sunroof on a 2008 BMW 5 Series to Open Unobstructed
I was able to confirm with the manufacturer that the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack # RR76RR will fit your 2008 BMW 5 Series and you WILL be able to open your sunroof without interference.
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Is Adapter Needed For Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars For Thule Sidearm Bike Rack
No adapter is needed to use your Thule Sidearm bike rack with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711220. You just need to use the longer 80 mm carriage bolts that came with the rack. If you were using the shorter 55 mm or 65 mm bolts to mount it to other crossbars, you can get the 80 mm bolts with the Replacement Bolt for Thule Sidearm TH594XT # 915-068-054.
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Will the Swagman XTC-2 Fit on the 1-1/4" Hitch on a BMW 5 Series
No. The Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 is a good choice to carry your bikes on the back of your 2007 BMW 5 Series with a 1-1/4" hitch receiver. Since it's a platform rack, the bikes will be easier to get on and off compared to a hanging bike rack and as long as your bikes do not weigh more than 35-lbs each, this will work well. Since this rack does not come with a locking hitch pin to help eliminate rattle and secure the rack to your car, you may want to consider adding the Swagman Anti Rattle...
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Parts Needed To Tow A 16 Foot Catamaran With A 2014 BMW 535i
There will be no issue at all towing an 800 pound trailer with the Curt # C11381 once installed on your 2014 BMW 535i. This is rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds and will handle the weight perfectly fine, but you will need a few other parts to complete the set up. First will be a ball mount and ball. The correct ones will depend on where the hitch sits and how far the coupler sits off the ground as well as the coupler size. As a few examples, the Curt Ball Mount # C45021 will have a 4 inch...
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Does the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2007 BMW 530xi
The Thule OutWay # TH45JV, is listed as a fit for the 2007 BMW 5 Series sedans and wagons. I checked with Thule to be sure. One thing you will need to be careful of is leaving marks on the vehicle. With a trunk mount bike rack you will want to make sure the vehicle and rack are clean where they come into contact with each other. Applying a coat of wax will also help prevent any possible scratches or marring. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight...
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Parts Needed to Convert RV to Dual Tank Regulator with Automatic Changeover
You'll want a automatic changeover dual tank regulator like the part # CAM59005 for your two tanks to feed into. This gives you the fuel of basically both tanks without any interuption switching between them. From your tanks to the regulator you'd want pig tails like the part # 10019-24 and then your main feed line would attach to the regulator and you'd be set.
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Will Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier Fit with OEM Crossbars on 2006 BMW 530xi Wagon
Thank you for all of the information! Yes, the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL will be a great option to use with the OEM crossbars on your 2006 BMW 530xi Wagon, especially since you don't have any overhang. If you end up needing to carry a second kayak then you'll just need a second DownLoader Carrier # MPG114MD since you can use the TelosXL Load Assist with both.
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Will A Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Scratch or Damage Vehicle
Any time you install a weight bearing device on a vehicle that rests on a painted surface, there's the potential that the vehicle can be damaged. That's the honest answer. That being said, there are things you can do to greatly reduce the possibility of that occurring. • You'll want to make sure that the surfaces of the bike rack and the vehicle that touch each other are 100% clean and free of dirt and grit. A good coat of high quality car wax applied to the surface of the vehicle...
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Recommendation to Transport Motorcycle with 2001 BMW 525i Sport Wagon
The only solution that could work for your 2001 BMW 525i would be to install the Curt Hitch part # C11179 that you referenced and tow a small trailer. Class I hitches the one for your vehicle not only have too low of tongue weight ratings for carrying a motorcycle carrier and motorcycle, they also do not make any carriers compatible with those hitches. If you plan on doing some towing, you will need a ball, drawbar and a pin and clip. For a drawbar use # C45510. For a ball use # C40001...
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