Expert Answers about BMW X5

• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2017 BMW X5
• We do have wiring harnesses for the 2017 BMW X5 diesel to go with a hitch like the Curt # 13077. If you wanted everything in a complete package that includes the hitch, wiring, ball mount for towing and a receiver that can be used to carry hitch mounted accessories, the Stealth Hitches # SH85VR is a great choice and one of our most popular options for luxury vehicles like your 2017 BMW X5. This kit also comes with 7 way wiring. If you want to piece a system together, in order add a functioning...
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• Will The Stealth Hitches Allow For Towing a Car With a 2020 BMW X5 M Competition?
• The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH22MR is rated for towing up to 6,000lbs with 600lbs of tongue weight. You will need to confirm the towing capacity of your 2020 BMW X5 M Competition with your BMW dealer to determine the vehicles towing capacity and if it is enough for your specific car and trailer. For a brake controller I recommend Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. This has a small dash mounted control knob which provides a clean appearance....
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• Which Fat Tire Adapter for Hollywood Racks SportRider Bike Rack
• Both of those parts are members of the Hollywood Racks SportRider family of bike racks, so you can use the Fat Bike Adapter Kit for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Rack # HRSPRWH-F-HD to adapt your rack to carry fat tire bikes. These come as a pair of hoops for a single bike, so you'll need one of these for each bike you need to carry that has fat tires. I've linked a short review and installation video of these for you to check out, as well.
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• Wiring Needed to Use Curt Echo Brake Controller on a 2006 BMW X5 with 4-Way Flat Connector
• You are most of the way there! The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 that you purchased for your 2006 BMW X5 just needs the basic trailer lighting functions and 12V power to be fully operational. A 4-Way Flat connector like the popular Tekonsha ZCI # 119250KIT provides the basic trailer lighting functions so once that is installed you simply need to install the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L. This includes the 4-Way to 4-Way/7-Way adapter as well as wiring for you to...
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• Parts Needed to Install an Electric Brake Controller on a 2017 BMW X5
• I can help you find what you need to get it installed but there isn't a direct plug-in wiring adapter for the Prodigy P2 # 90885 that's confirmed to fit your 2017 BMW X5. You can install a 4-way trailer connector on the back of your X5. Use # 119250KIT for this. It needs to be hardwired into the BMW's wiring. Then use our # ETBC7 kit to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. This kit also includes everything you need to install the P2. However, finding the wiring under the dash for the P2...
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• Recommended Concealed Cross Tube Trailer Hitch for 2015 BMW X5 with M Sport Package
• We have just what you're looking for with the Curt # 13077 which is a concealed cross tube design hitch and has been confirmed as a fit on the 2015 BMW X5 with the M Sport package. This hitch will mount behind your bumper so that only the receiver is visible and provides you with a 2" receiver that is perfect for towing or carrying hitch mounted accessories. This hitch will not interfere with the backup sensors on your bumper, but you will likely need to disconnect them during installation...
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• Does 2019 BMW X5 Use Same Trailer Hitch as 2017 Model
• Since the 2017 and 2019 BMW X5 are from 2 different generations, unfortunately there are enough differences between the 2017 and 2019 model years that a hitch from the 2017 model year wouldn't fit on a 2019. The Curt # 13077 is indeed a fit for the 2017 model, but they don't offer one for the 2019. For the 2019, you'd use the Draw-Tite # 76288. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount and a trailer ball. For wiring, I'd recommend the # 119250KIT....
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• Is the Yakima HoldUp EVO Bike Carrier Compatible with Yakima SKS Lock Cores
• Yes. The Yakima HoldUp EVO # Y02480 is compatible with Yakima SKS Lock Cores. This rack does come with a locking hitch pin and cable lock that can be swapped out to match your other Yakima products If you don't already have Yakima lock cores, the 2-lock kit is part # Y07202, the 4 lock kit is part # Y07204, the 6 lock kit is part # Y07206 and the 8 lock kit is part # Y07208. All SKS lock kits include the control key for core installation as well as the lock-specific keys to fit the cores.
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Trailer Socket on 2015 BMW X5
• The Draw-Tite # 75600 and Curt # 13077 are the confirmed hitch fits for your 2015 BMW X5 so long as it is not the M model; for that model we have no hitch. Both of these hitch items are fairly involved installations as hitches go; you can refer to the linked video for the Draw-Tite. For wiring, what you need depends on the trailer you intend to tow. For a basic aftermarket 4-pole harness that just carries trailer lighting signals (for a trailer with no brakes or other power requirements,...
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• Parts Needed to Use 2-5/16" Hitch Ball with Curt C45059 Adjustable Shank
• I have a solution for you, but the Curt # C45059 has a slightly different hole orientation than a typical weight distribution shank. For this reason, you would only be able to use the parts designed to work with this Curt shank-you will need to use the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount # C45802 and Replacement Tri-Ball for CURT Adjustable Ball Mount # C45800 to give yourself a complete adjustable ball mount. This would be the only available solution for that shank since it was designed...
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• Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller On a 2017 BMW X5
• To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 on your 2017 BMW X5 you will need the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000. The will allow you to gain a signal wire when the brake pedal is pushed without tapping into the delicate wiring on your brake switch. You will then be able to run the Blue Wire # 10-1-1 from your brake controller to the 7-Way you have installed. Additional wiring and fuse will be needed depending on where you plan to pull power...
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• Trailer Hitches Needed for 2010 Lexus RX 450h and 2016 BMW X5
• For the 2010 Lexus RX 450h we have the Draw-Tite # 75676 and then for the 2016 BMW X5 we have the Draw-Tite # 75600 (excluding the M Performance model) that you were looking at, both of which are in stock. If you have something different let me know and I'd be more than happy to look into it for you. Since it sounds like you plan on towing you'll also need wiring harnesses. For the Lexus use the T-One # 118252 if you have the factory tow package or the T-One # 118255 if you don't have...
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• Parts Needed to Tow Trailer With Brakes on 2017 BMW X5 and Add Weight Distribution Hitch
• To start, if you don't already have a 4 way wiring harness on your X5 you'll need that first, I recommend using the Curt # C56190KIT since it's a plug and play solution, and Curt wiring is one of the most reliable solutions. Then, I recommend using the # ETBC7L to install a 7 way connector on your 2017 BMW X5, which will give you a 7 way connector that can be used with wireless brake controllers. I recommend using this instead of the # ETBC7 because your 2017 BMW X5 isn't going to have...
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• Does Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch For A 2023 BMW X5 Require Bumper Trimming
• When installing The Stealth Hitch # SH89VR onto your 2023 BMW X5 there is no type of fascia or bumper trimming needed in order to install it. The bumper and fascia will remain intact, but there is a small piece that is underneath your vehicle that you will need to trim. The rock/gravel guard that is located underneath your BMW will need a portion of it trimmed in order to install the hitch. I will attach a picture below with a red arrow pointing to what needs to be trimmed. Ignore the yellow...
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• Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2017 BMW X5
• In order to install a brake controller on your BMW X5, you really just need the brake controller, since you've already got a factory 7 way plug. The caveat here is that your BMW does not have a plug in adapter available to install a brake controller, so installation of a brake controller would require hardwiring into the vehicle's wiring. If you've already got a brake controller, you will need to look under the dash to find the 12v power from the battery, the brake control wire from the...
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• Installation Process On Hidden Hitch For A 2023 BMW X5 With M Sport Package
• Firstly congratulations on the purchase of your new 2023 BMW X5 with M Sport Package. When it comes to installing a hidden trailer hitch onto your vehicle I would recommend The Stealth Hitch # SH25VR. After installation this trailer hitch has a completely hidden design, that will give it a clean, from-the-factory look and it will not affect the ground clearance or block your trunk's foot-access sensor. The Stealth hitch requires no drilling for installation, but it does require temporary...
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• Which Inno Roof Rack System for 2017 BMW X5
• Yes. The Inno Roof Rack System that uses parts # INXB138-2, # INTR140 and # INXS450 is the correct fit for your 2017 BMW X5 and has been confirmed. I've linked a photo of the way these attach to the rails and you can see the clamp that will attach to the outside of the flush mounted rails on your X5, and provide a secure fit.
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• Parts Needed to Get a Hitch and 7-way Installed in a 2012 BMW X5 with No Factory Tow Package
• Since your 2012 BMW X5 currently has nothing, it sounds like you do not have a tow package. Given the lack of tow package and the year/make/model of your vehicle, there are not going to be any plug-n-play options available. I will list out the parts needed below, but if you are hesitant about the installation process, I highly recommend having the installation done by a certified technician. Trailer Hitch: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e84AR This is a bolt-on, no-drill installation...
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• Recommended Tire Chains for 2015 BMW X5
• Typically tire chains should go on the drive axle of the vehicle, and some vehicles will require Class S compatible chains. There will be certain vehicles that you just can't put chains on and you'll need to use snow socks or something similar on. The best place to find information on chains is going to be the owner's manual of your vehicle. With that said, for the front tires I recommend using the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - XG12 Pro - Size 255...
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• Which Concealed Trailer Hitch for 2018 BMW X5
• Both hitches fit certain models of the 2018 BMW X5. The EcoHitch # EH44FR will fit 2018 BMW X5 models, with the exception of M performance models (will fit M sport model) that have a rear back up sensor. The EcoHitch # 306-X7265 fits 2018 X5 models without the backup sensors, except M performance models. The Stealth Hitch # SH79VR hitch you'd looked at fits all models except the M performance. For the M performance, you'd use # SH56VR. Both hitch include the receiver that's meant to...
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