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  • Well for starters you'd need to pay the cost of the hitch, but for installation that would depend on the place you go to. If you plan on coming to etrailer and having us install it, you'd need to call our customer service department and they'd be able to quote you a price.
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  • Reflector Solution for Use with etrailer Cargo Carrier e98874
  • For reflectors to use with the etrailer cargo carrier you have now # e98874 we normally recommend the # RE10RB which is a quantity of 2. These have an adhesive backing that you can use to apply them to the railings of the carrier. This would be the easiest solution but these also have holes you could use to drill into the carrier and permanently like that as well. Where you want to install them is up to you though.
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  • Is There A Shorter Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness For A 2024 BMW X5
  • Hey Michael thanks for your question. I am afraid that right now (March 2024) Tekonsha only makes one plug-and-play brake controller harness for the 2024 BMW X5, and that is the # TK29FR which is 19-1/2' long. In previous model years, the port was located in the rear cargo area. I believe starting with some 2024 models the port is now under the dash, so this is a pretty recent change. We are hoping for a new shorter plug-and-play adapter to be available in the coming months, but right now...
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness and Hitch for a 2012 BMW X5
  • It does not. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite item # DT36GR is just the trailer hitch. To add wiring to your 2012 BMW X5 you will need the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit item # 119250KIT. To round out your towing setup, I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip,...
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  • Does the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2017 BMW X5 With M Performance Package
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e84AR is confirmed to fit your 2017 BMW X5 M. The designation can be confusing sometimes since it is listed as fitting the M and also everything else that is not the M. This Class III hitch has a 2" receiver with a 6,000 lb gross trailer weight and 600 lb max tongue weight. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the # 119250KIT for your wiring needs. This will provide you with a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights. For a ball mount,...
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  • Will a Kuat 4 Bike Rack Work With a 2024 Mazda CX-30
  • It looks like the Kuat 4 Bike Racks : # KU77FR, # NV22B-NA22B, # KU58ZR, & # KU45VR you're referring to, all require a 2" hitch and unfortunately only a class I 1 1/4" hitch is offered for your Mazda. If you're needing a hitch, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C49CR will work great, but you're not going to be able to use your 4 bike rack. The only way any of those bike racks would physically fit is if you used a hitch expander # HTAD, but using an adapter would effectively cut your...
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  • Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail Feet
  • It looks like the passenger side cover is missing. The left and right are from the perspective of someone sitting in the vehicle facing forward. So the passenger side would be the Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail - Right # TH33EE. The driver side cover would be the Replacement Cover for Thule Edge Flush Rail - Left # TH93EE. These are the same as the 1500054245 and 1500054246 that fit your Edge Flush Rail Feet # TH89SC.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 BMW X5
  • For your 2018 BMW X5 we have the Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Rack # Y02638 which fits the M and non-M models that would work well for you. This rack was specifically designed to fit on vehicles with spoilers so it will easily fit and work well. If you plan on carrying any womens 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...
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  • Will A Curt Trailer Hitch Interfere With Hands Free Liftgate Functionality On A 2021 BMW X5
  • Hey Jason, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C85VV doesn't have a tech note stating that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C85VV would interfere with the hands free liftgate functionality, but even if it does you can just wave you foot on either side of the receiver tube to trip the sensors.
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  • Does The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Affect Hands Free Liftgate Functionality On A 2021 BMW X5
  • Hey Jason, We don't have any tech notes stating that the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76288 would interfere with the hands free liftgate feature, but even if it does just waving your foot on either side of the receiver tube should be enough to trip the sensors and activate the door.
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  • Mounting Options For 7-Way Trailer Connector On a 2015 BMW X5 35D M Sport
  • I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket # C58000 on the end of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13077. This is going to be a solid mount and will handle the weight of the connector and the 7-way harness when they are connected. Using a Mighty Cord Universal 7-Way Mounting Bracket # A10-9394VP attached to the bodywork you are now relying on plastic to hold all that weight. This bracket would be great if it was attaching to steel but I would not feel comfortable with it attaching to only...
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  • Can I Pick Up The Thule T2 Pro X Bike Rack # TH26ZE From Your Warehouse?
  • Sorry, Ankur. We no longer offer on site pick up due to having multiple warehouses all over the country. You are going to have to order the Thule T2 Pro X Bike Rack # TH26ZE and wait for it to ship. You will also likely want to order some Auxiliary Lights # C53201 since your bikes are likely going to impair the view of your tail lights.
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  • Can Yakima Jetstream Crossbars Be Installed On a 2018 BMW X5 M?
  • Since the Baseline Towers # Y28TR are only designed to be used on vehicles with a naked roof you are going to have to switch to the RidgeLine Towers # Y00145 to fit the flush rails on your 2018 BMW X5M. You will also need to get the RidgeClip kit #10 from Yakima as we no longer carry these clips. I do see your roof will allow for either the 60" # Y00426 or 70" # Y00427 Jetstream crossbars.
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  • Can I Remove Wiring Module From An Old Vehicle And Reprogram For A New Vehicle?
  • It is possible to remove the module from your 2015 BMW X5 and move it to another vehicle. The programming is a service that Stealth Hitch offers, and they can do everything remotely. Once the device is removed from the old vehicle, it will need to be reprogrammed back to the original settings. If the new vehicle requires programming, this can also be done by the folks at Stealth Hitch. This will need to be taken into account when planning the install of the trailer hitch on the new vehicle....
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  • Rhino-Rack or Yakima Platform Rack for Carrying Bikes on an SUV
  • If you're planning on loading bikes on a platform then the Yakima LockNLoad would be better than the Rhino-Rack Pioneer simply because the LockNLoad is a bit more user friendly when it comes to installing different types of carriers. The 2 most common sizes for the LockNLoad are the 55" Long x 49" Wide # Y05044-39 and the 60" Long x 54" Wide # Y05045-39. All of the larger style require a 3-crossbar mounting system. If you can let me know what SUV you will be using for this I can make...
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  • Wireless Or Wired Trailer Brake Controller For a 2022 BMW X5 With Factory Tow Package
  • The Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller # 3430001 is going to be the easiest solution for adding a brake controller on your 2022 BMW X5 with the factory tow package. The biggest benefit is there is no wiring being added on your BMW. A hardwired option like the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 takes up space on your dash and may be less desirable to see every day.
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