It really depends on what style of bike rack you purchase. If you are talking about using women's bike on the Malone Hanger # MPG2139 you looked at, you do need that bike frame adapter bar # 64005. This adapter provides the frame with a straight, horizontal plane that allows you to attach the bike to the arms of the Hanger. I went ahead and attached a video that shows how the adapter bar works.
Some styles of racks that don't require a bike frame adapter bar is by a roof-mounted rack... view full answer...
The 2014 BMW X1 uses a multiplexed wiring system which means either the vehicle’s brake and tail functions are combined on one wire and the turn functions are on separate wires or the vehicle’s brake, tail and turn functions are combined on one wire. In order to determine which you have you will need to test for this with a circuit tester.
Therefore, when installing a trailer wring harness like the Curt Upgraded Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59496 you'd not connect... view full answer...
The rear fascia of your 2013 BMW X1 will need to come off to install the Curt hitch part # C13140. If you check out the install instructions link that I attached you will see all of the steps required for the install. Curt states that this hitch should take about 40 minutes for a qualified mechanic to install and about 80 minutes for a regular guy with the right tools to install.
You might ask the shop what their hourly shop rate is and see if you can negotiate from there. In the instructions... view full answer...
Yes, trimming of the heat shield on your 2023 BMW X1 is required to install the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT54YR. I have linked the installation instructions which shows you the section of the heat shield which must be trimmed. This is required so that the section which holds the removable receiver can be accessed. view full answer...
When installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13303 on your 2017 BMW X1, the heat shield does not need to be trimmed.
Needing to trim a car's heat shield is common though and would not negatively affect your BMW at all. I have added links to video installs of both hitches for you to take a look at. view full answer...
Yes, I can provide a picture of Curt trailer hitch # C13303 installed on a 2016 BMW X1. You can see in the picture that only the receiver is visible and the rest is hidden behind the fascia of the 2016 BMW X1. I have also linked the instructions that have some pictures.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8... view full answer...
Drilling is required to install etrailer trailer hitch # e93KR on a 2018 BMW X1. Drilling is also required for the available Curt hitch option # C13303. I have included links to the instructions for each hitch. view full answer...
The heat shield does not need to be trimmed when installing the Curt trailer hitch # C13303 on the 2017 BMW X1.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to... view full answer...
The use of a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 is recommended when using any non-towing item in the # C13303 trailer hitch.
I called my contact at Curt and they told me that it is not mandatory or required but is recommended. view full answer...
The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # C13140 requires the Support Strap # 18050 for any non-trailer loads. Curt requires this strap on all their Class I and II hitches and some of their Class III hitches. If you do not use the strap then it is in violation of their manufacturer's warranty.
Draw-Tite does not feel the strap is necessary so they do not require it on their hitches.
A large difference between them is the towing capacity. The Curt is rated much lower at 2500 lbs. while the... view full answer...
The Thule universal mounting kit # 7533998 does not lock, it just has tamper-proof hardware meaning you would need the special tools, included with the hardware kit, to remove the carrier from the roof rack. This should be the same hardware that is used on your older Thule ski carrier 91725. view full answer...
The Thule OutWay # TH45JV is a confirmed fit for your 2014 BMW X1. I checked with Thule and they recommend you attach the straps in the gap at the front edge of the top of the trunk and place the lower clips in the bottom edge of the truck. The Fit Dial number to use is 9.
This bike rack does not use side straps. Only the top and bottom. view full answer...
Thule has test fit their Passage 2 bike rack part # TH910XT on a 2018 BWM X1 and found that when installed according to their instructions and not overloaded the rack would not damage the rear hatch/door in any way. Thule takes test fitting their racks very seriously too and typically errs on the side of caution over listing something as a fit if it's questionable at all.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested... view full answer...
When installing the Curt hitch part # C13140 on your 2014 BMW X1 the lower fascia does need to be temporarily removed but does get put back on. You would not have to discard it altogether or leave it off like you mentioned. view full answer...
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