The trailer hitch I recommend for your vehicle is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 76226. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. The hitch's crosstube is hidden behind your rear bumper, retaining the factory look of your 2020 BMW X3. I attached a photo for reference.
The trailer wiring harness I recommend is the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT because it doesn't require any of your vehicle's factory wires to be cut or spliced.... view full answer...
Yes, I checked with Yakima and the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633 that you referenced does route the straps over the top of the rear spoiler of your 2020 BMW X3 and Yakima has confirmed that this won't hurt the vehicle.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review... view full answer...
I recommend using the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # SH62VR on your 2023 BMW X3 M40i. This receiver is custom fit and includes the necessary ball mount and wiring if you need to do any towing. The 2" removable receiver allows you to carry a larger selection of hitch mounted accessories. view full answer...
For your 2011 BMW X3, I recommend the Saris Bones 2, part # SA805BL. This is a quick installing, sturdy carrier wtih the option to carry two bikes as needed. Its arc structure will let it set up in a way that lets it avoid resting a lot of weight on your spoiler, and the required Hatch Huggers, part # SA3035 transfer weight to the inside of the vehicle, rather than onto the spoiler.
This rack doesn't include locks, so I recommend adding a cable lock like part # e98891 to add security... view full answer...
The Curt Hitch part # C13387 is a great option for your 2021 BMW X3 31i for towing a small trailer and since Curt has the most durable powder-coat it would be the best option to prevent corrosion as well.
Then for trailer wiring you'd also need the Tekonsha kit part # TK77FR would be the way to go as it's easiest install and most reliable. view full answer...
All of the trailer hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2017 BMW X3 do require some trimming of the lower body panel. The most popular option is the Draw Tite part # 76226 which would be a great option. It's a 2 inch hitch (the most popular size) with plenty of towing capacity at 4,000 lb trailer weight. I attached a picture that shows where it would need to be trimmed.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball... view full answer...
The only solution I can provide for you is the hitch for your 2004 BMW X3. The Curt hitch part # 13573 is listed as a fit. But since the # AMC400 weighs 37 lbs you would not have the tongue weight capacity for the weight of it plus your 280 lb dirt bike. You would be about 17 lbs too heavy. Plus this carrier is designed for hitches with tongue weights that are at least 500 lbs in capacity.
Our expert opinion is going to be to find a small trailer to tow with your X3 that you can load your... view full answer...
I do have an option but I am not aware of any trailer brake wiring provision on a 2020 BMW X3 therefore none of the aftermarket brake controller manufactures offer a plug-in harness for this vehicle. That said, I still do have a completely plug-in-play brake controller option and that is with the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180. This option uses your phone so it's something you are already comfortable with and you won't have to drill into your dash to mount it like you... view full answer...
The rack companies determine whether a racks fit on a vehicle is safe, not etrailer. My guess is that Saris felt the change between the previous version of the BMW X3, which is pre 2018, has some differences that make them feel there is no safe way to install their racks on the 2020 BMW X3M. Please keep in mind that this is not an exact science. Yakima and Hollywood Racks both have fits for this vehicle.
I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms, part... view full answer...
Both of the Curt wiring kits you referenced are a fit for your 2007 BMW X3 but the part # C59236 is a higher amp rated version. It is rated for 5 amps for the stop/turn circuit and 7.5 for the running lights. Whereas the # C59496 is rated for 3 amps and 6 amps respectively.
What this means is that the higher rated version would withstand trailer wiring shorts better before damaging itself. view full answer...
For a hitch to tow with your 2022 BMW X3 M40i I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76226. This hitch has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver tube hanging down at the back of your vehicle. It is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It also has a max gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and tongue weight of 750 lbs. It features a bolt-on installation and a limited lifetime warranty.
For the most reliable wiring harness, you need the Tekonsha T-One... view full answer...
What tire size do you have? If you have the 245/45-19 the best chance you have for a set of tire chains would be the Thule K-Summit part # TH02230K44. Unlike most chains these require zero inner tire clearance since they do not drape over the inner sidewall of the tire at all so they are great for vehicles that do not have much clearance. These also do not touch the rims like other chains do.
While we can't recommend you use chains on a vehicle that the manufacturer states they can't be... view full answer...
On your 2019 BMW X# I highly recommend using a hitch mounted bike rack. I am always wary of the trunk mount because of the way the contact pads tend to eave scratches on the vehicle. Not necessarily from the pads themselves but the dirt that gets in there gets rubbed back and forth. They can also be a bit of a struggle to get installed. You need to hold the rack in place while you get the straps in place on your vehicle and tightened down.
I will give you my recommendation both ways.
For... view full answer...
The Thule AeroBlade Edge has been discontinued, so Thule unfortunately doesn't offer a fit kit for your vehicle. That being said, there are Thule roof rack fits for your 2021 BMW X3. Thule offers the WingBar Evo roof rack, which would consist of the following parts:
• 50 Inch WingBar Evo crossbar, in silver as part # TH711300 or black as part # TH711320
• Evo flush rail feet, part # TH710601
• Vehicle specific fit kit, part # TH186007
I've linked to a demonstration video showing this... view full answer...
The spare tire on your 2008 BMW X3 will not be affected in any way with a trailer hitch installed so no worries there.
Both the Curt trailer hitch # 13573 and Draw-Tite # 75371 have the same rating, 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight, and install in basically the exact same way. Given that the Curt hitch cost a little less it would be a good option. I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right.
If you plan on doing any towing I recommend... view full answer...
The best brake controller option we have for a 2021 BMW X3 is the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 because it's one of the only options that installs wirelessly meaning that you don't have to do any splicing or cutting into the vehicle's wiring. It simply plugs into the existing 7-way trailer connector and then you're off. The other options would all require significant modifications to be installed so I strongly recommend the Curt Echo. view full answer...
I recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH62VR as being the best receiver for your 2022 BMW X3 M40i. When not needed the ball mount or receiver tube can be removed so you will not see a receiver on your BMW. The wiring is also included for a 7-way trailer connection and a 7-way to 4-way adapter is included that fits smaller trailers.
The included ball mount comes with a 2" ball. You can change it out with a 1-7/8" Ball # C40002 or 2-5/16" Ball # C40005... view full answer...
First, I recommend getting the Custom Fit Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # SH27VR. It has a max tongue weight of 500 lbs. Use the etrailer tongue weight scale # e99044 to get your R-Pod set up correctly. When finding the right weight distribution hitch you want to match or exceed your R-Pod's gross trailer weight. After loading your R-Pod down with gear let's say that it will weigh about 3,500-4,000 lbs and your tongue weight should be around 350 to 400 lbs. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution... view full answer...
Since you have the flush mounted side rails on your X3 roof I recommend the Thule WingBar roof rack.
This roof rack has extremely quiet aerodynamic crossbars and comes with a fit kit that attaches to the side rails. To order this roof rack you will need part # TH711200 or # TH711220 for the crossbars, part # TH710601 for the foot pack, and part # TH186007 for the fit kit.
For a carrier that can be used with the Thule crossbars I recommend the Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard... view full answer...
If you do not have a 4-way connector already you would need to start with one. For that you would need the part # 119250KIT.
Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way.
If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # ETBC7 instead of the # 37185 and a brake controller. This kit comes with everything needed to wire up the 7-way and install a brake controller.
Either 7-way adapter comes with a bracket... view full answer...
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