Expert Answers about BMW

• Comparing 2 Trailer Hitch Options for a 2020 BMW X1
• The 2 options you have for installing a 2" trailer hitch on a 2020 BMW X1 includes the Curt # C13303 and the Draw-Tite # e93KR. The Curt hitch and the etrailer hitch have very similar installed. They are both rated 6 out of 10 for difficulty with a 1 hour estimated install time. I've attached a sample installation video for the Curt hitch that you can check out. They are very similar hitches. One difference is their finishes. The etrailer # e93KR has a matte black finish and the Curt...
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• Recommended Trunk Mount Bike Rack to Carry 2 Bikes on 2018 BMW X5
• Comparing Yakima and Thule is really like comparing Nike and Adidas. When it comes to the Thule Gateway # TH88VR and the Yakima FullBack # Y02634. These are both great bike racks that include a cable lock integrated into the rack, so your bikes are secured to the rack at all times.
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• What Is The Difference Between The Two Stealth Hitches For A 2022 BMX X1?
• There are indeed two Stealth Hitches available for your 2022 BMW X1 and though they are mostly the same part, there is a difference between them. Either option will be completely hidden when not in use, but the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # SH55VR will include an additional kit that is needed for towing. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH77VR only includes a receiver for a bike rack or cargo carrier. However, the towing kit # 391CONVC5 can be added on at a later...
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• Recommended Trunk-Mount Bike Rack for 2015 BMW X1 X-Drive 28i
• We can offer you several options in trunk-mount 2- and 3-bike carriers for your 2015 BMW X1. The linked page will show you all of them and you can use the filters on the page to narrow the results shown to those carriers with the features you prefer. Since security is important to you, you can select carriers that include locks for the rack itself and for your loaded bikes. Their outstanding OutWay 3 # TH56BV includes locks for the rack and bikes but it also features Thule's most advanced...
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• Difference Tekonsha 119250KIT and 119251 ZCI Trailer Wiring Harness
• There is no real difference between the two. The # 119250KIT that we offer is the Tekonsha 119251 packaged with a circuit tester that makes it easier to identify which taillight harness wire carries which lighting function.
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• Thule Gateway Pro 2-Bike Rack vs. Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2-Bike Rack
• Between the two trunk-mounted bike racks you asked about for your 2016 BMW X5, the Thule Gateway Pro 2-Bike Rack # TH88VR and discontinued Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2-Bike Rack HRF2, the better overall bike rack is the Thule Gateway Pro # TH88VR. The Gateway Pro adds the best stability and security for your bikes while also being the easiest to use. The Gateway Pro is simpler to install due to its lever system that allows you to more easily adjust the rack, it is lighter so it is easier...
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• Thule AeroBlade Roof Racks and Compatible Roof Bike Carriers for 2015 BMW 3 Series
• The main difference between Thule's AeroBlade and AeroBlade Edge roof racks for your 2015 BMW 3-Series sedan is that the Edge system offers, for some tastes, a sleeker and more OEM-like appearance since the bars are shorter (35-1/4-inches long) and flow into the footers rather than extend past them toward the sides of the car. The standard AeroBlade bars are 47-inches long. Installation will be slightly easier with the Edge version since the bars and footers are integrated into one assembly...
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• Wiring Harness for 2015 BMW X3
• The ModuLite Ultra Protector Wiring Harness part # 119192 is missing a few parts when compared to the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT. The latter kit comes with a fuse holder, circuit tester, and 4-way trailer connector whereas the other does not. For your 2015 BMW X3 I highly recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT as you will need the circuit tester and this harness doesn't require splicing.
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• Choosing Between Kuat Transfer KU64FR and RockyMounts MonoRail Solo RKY10007 Single Bike Racks
• The Kuat Transfer # KU64FR and the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo part # RKY10007 are REALLY close in a lot of specs and are both really great bike racks with a very close price so it's a tough call to pick between the two. Both would also easy handle a 50 lb e-bike on a longer road trip as well. But I would give the edge to the MonoRail as it comes with a hitch lock and a cable lock whereas the Kuat requires you to buy the hitch lock separately. Aside from that you could look at the aesthetics...
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• Difference Between Yakima FullBack and HalfBack 2 Bike and 3 Bike Racks
• The Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack part # Y02634 and the FullBack 3 Bike Rack part # Y02633 are both fits for your BMW. Both Yakima FullBacks are loaded with features and include integrated bike and rack locks, which provides improved security. They both have 35lb per bike capacities but the FullBack 3 is limited to a total capcity of 90 pounds. I've included a video review of the FullBacks for you to see how they work. Remember, you can carry 2 bikes on the 3-bike rack so if you think...
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• Comparison Between Trailer Hitches Available for 2013 BMW X5
• The fact that the ball mount was a little loose in the previous Curt hitch you had was more a product of manufacturing tolerances than it was an indication that the Curt hitch was lacking in quality in some way. Both the inside dimension of the receiver tube and the outside dimension of the ball mount's shank are manufactured so that they fall into a given range or tolerance. The receiver tube will always be a bit larger than 2 inches square, while the ball mount or accessories' shank...
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• What is the Difference Between the Thule AeroBlade Edge and WingBar Roof Racks
• The discontinued Thule AeroBlade Edge uses Thule's AeroBlade Edge technology which mount flush to your 2014 BMW X3 factory side rails so do not extend farther than your side rails. Thule WingBar Roof Rack with # TH711200 is an aftermarket style rack which sits along the top of each bar. Unlike the AeroBlade Edge, this roof rack extends past your vehicle's factory side rails. This rack is 47" long which gives more space to carry items on your roof. It also comes in black using # TH711220. The...
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• Choosing Between Hard-Wire and ZCI Zero Contact Wiring Harness Kits for 2014 BMW X5
• For your 2014 BMW X5 the two 4-pole wiring kits you referenced, hard-wire kit # C59236 and the ZCI no-splice kit # 119250KIT, both will provide the same basic lighting signals for a trailer but they differ a lot in price and in the nature of their installation. The ZCI kit is ideal for those with a leased vehicle that cannot be modified, for those that simply have no interest in cutting into the wires of their premium vehicle and for those that may soon change cars and wish to avoid having...
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• Yakima FullBack Bike Carrier For 2014 BMW 3 Series
• The Yakima Fullback, part # Y02634 is a great rack that is a confirmed fit for 2014 BMW 3 Series. It also includes locks to secure your rack and your bikes. Check out the review video that I attached for you.
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• Comparing Curt and Stealth Trailer Hitches for a 2014 BMW X3
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13316 is a great option for a 2014 BMW X3. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # SH27VR is another great option as well. The main difference between the two comes down to appearance. The Curt hitch has a fixed receiver so this will always be visible below the bumper whereas the Stealth has a hidden receiver which can be removed while not in use. There's an obvious price difference between the two, most of which is contributed to the hidden...
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• Comparing EcoHitch Stealth Hitch Models for 2013 BMW X5
• The EcoHitch # 306-X7265 and # EH44FR have one real difference between them. The # EH44FR is designed for vehicles with a backup sensor and the # 306-X7265 is designed for vehicles without a backup sensor. Outside of this and a slight difference in appearance they are the same. You will need to choose the correct hitch based on whether or not your X5 is equipped with the backup sensor.
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• BMW X5 Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver Clearance Concern
• I would be happy to help you and answer your questions. I read that review and checked with Draw-Tite it looks like that problem is an isolated incident. It sounds like there was either a manufacturer defect or more likely an error made during installation that would have caused the receiver to angle downwards. I have attached a picture of this hitch receiver installed on a 2020 BMW X5. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver and is designed to hide the crosstube so all you...
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• Difference Between etrailer and Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2022 BMW X1
• Great question! The difference between the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e93KR and Curt Trailer Hitch # C13303 for your 2022 BMW X1 is the powder coat. Our hitch has a matte black powder coat that is a little thicker and has a "flat" color tone to it while the Curt has a glossy finish that is a bit more noticeable. I tend to prefer the subtle approach which is why I typically recommend the etrailer alternative. We haven't had a chance to install the etrailer hitch as of yet (December 2022)...
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• Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2017 BMW X5
• The Curt # 13077 and Draw-Tite # 75600 are both at a weight rating where it could be considered a class III or IV. A class III is rated up to 6,000lbs with up to 600lbs of tongue weight. While a class IV is rated higher there is not a specific number that a receiver must have to be a class IV. You do often see receivers which will say class III/IV since they fall into this similar style weight rating where some manufactures will consider it class III while another will rate it as a class...
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• Comparing the ZCI Wiring Harness 119250KIT and the Modulite Harness 119177KIT on a BMW X5
• The difference between the Modulite Power Converter 5-Way Flat part # 119177KIT and the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT is that the ZCI kit has clamp on sensors that receive signal from the tail light wires without actually splicing into them whereas the Modulite kit will need to physically splice into the wires in order to receive a signal from the tail lights. The ZCI kit also has a 4-way trailer connector and the Modulite has a 5-way trailer connector. However,...
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