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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 BMW 5-Series Sedan
  • I checked with Thule and the OutWay platform style rack # TH65JV does technically fit your 2010 BMW 5-Series sedan. However I do not recommend this bike rack for your vehicle. This rack is heavy and when loaded, it is very heavy. Heavy enough to deform or otherwise damage the vehicle. I recommend going with the regular hanging style OutWay # TH45JV. This rack features the latest in cradle technology with road dampening padded cradles for better bike protection. The rack is lighter than...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
  • We do have one 2" trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, Stealth Hitches Class 4 Hitch # SH97ZR. This has the 2" reciever that you are looking for, and it is rated for 600 lbs of tongue weight. Keep in mind that this hitch is intended for use with hitch mounted racks or carriers. If you intend to tow a trailer, the towing kit # 391CONVA5 is required.
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  • Will Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Basket fit a 2008 BMW X5
  • As long as your BMW X5 has cross bars, that run from driver to passenger side that are spread between 20 inches to 37 inches apart, then, the Thule Canyon XT Roof Mounted Cargo basket # TH859XT should fit. The wind fairing is made of plastic. I have included a video review of the basket below.
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  • 013 Replacement Key For 2012 BMW X3 Roof Rack
  • Yes, it sounds like you have a Thule roof rack or BMW OEM roof racks are made by Thule. You need replacement key part # THKEYN013.
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  • Will the Thule Camber 2 TH9058 Fit a 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-350 Sedan
  • Yes, the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack part # TH9058 will work perfectly on your 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-350 Sedan. There will be plenty of bumper clearance and the tilting mechanism will allow you to get into your trunk without having to remove the bike rack. The Roadway 2 has a threaded hitch pin so the rack will be stable while in transit and it comes with a lifetime warranty which Thule stands by. Please note if any of your bikes have an alternative frame you will also need the SportRack Bike...
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  • Does Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack Work With Curt Trailer Hitch on 2017 BMW X3
  • Yes, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bike rack is compatible with your 2017 BMW X3 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13316. You can even choose from your choice of color with the rack: - Gray: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SH22G - Black: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SH22B - Pearl: Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SH22P
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  • Parts Needed With Least Wiring to Add Brake Controller to 2010 BMW X5 With 4-Way
  • The good news is you can add a 7-way and brake controller to your 2010 BMX X5, but there isn't a way to do it without wiring. That said, we can get you the kit with the least amount of wiring possible, and you will be able to do that with a wireless brake controller. The first thing you will need is the wiring kit, the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L. This kit includes the 7-way and rest of the hardware needed to add a wireless brake controller,...
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  • Does Stealth Hitch SH23VR Fit 2015 BMW X1
  • The Stealth Hitch part # SH23VR is a confirmed fit for your 2015 BMW X1.
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  • Is There a Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible with a 2013 BMW 528xi?
  • I have a possible solution for you, but unfortunately there is not a trailer hitch fit for your 528xi from any of our manufacturers. Curt manufacturing only made a fit for the 2008 model year and had nothing before or following that model year for the 528xi. If you were looking to use the hitch for a bike rack, I recommend the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # TH56BV which has the integrated locks. If you wanted the hitch for carrying, I recommend the Rhino-Rack...
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  • Which Adaptor Is Needed To Attach Thule 599xtr Big Mouth to Thule WingBar Evo 127
  • There is an option to install your Thule 599xtr bike rack to the aero bars such as your Thule WingBar Evo 127. All you need is the Thule Xadapt2 AeroBlade and XSporter Loadbar Adapter # Xadapt2. I Included the review video for the Thule Xadapt2 AeroBlade and XSporter Loadbar Adapter # Xadapt2. Another option is the Thule ProRide XT # TH598004 which comes ready to fit into the T tracks on your aero bars. When installed with the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400 this system...
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  • Will the Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 BMW X5
  • Thule does list the Passage 2 # TH910XT as a fit for the 2010 BMW X5. i have included a link to a video review and a link to the instructions for this rack for you to view. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight a cross (like a traditional mens bike) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # TH982XT. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and provide better ground clearance. I have included a link to a video that shows how the...
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  • Will The EcoHitch # 306-X7277 Work On My 2017 BMW i3?
  • The EcoHitch # 306-X7277 Hitch Receiver is a confirmed fit for your 2017 BMW i3. You will not be the first person to succesfully install this hitch on their BMW. However, our suppliers do not seek "authorization" from any manufacturer for the products we distribute. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty...
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  • Trailer Hitch Options For a 2015 BMW 328i
  • Hello Jose, I would be happy to help! For your 2015 BMW 328i there a couple options to choose from. The correct option is going to depend on what you are needing to accomplish. For a trailer hitch that has the most towing capacity and tongue weight, you can use the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH33VR. This kit is going to have everything you need to tow or use a hitch mounted accessory, including the wiring for the tail lights. It has a max towing weight...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2016 BMW i3 With Range Extender
  • Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7277 will fit on your 2016 BMW i3 Range Extender. You may consider also installing the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT with the receiver so you can use Auxiliary Lights # C53201. These lights are needed if you are using a hitch mounted accessory which impairs the view of the tail lights on your BMW.
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  • Trailer Hitch Fit for 2016 BMW X3
  • The hitch you referenced, the Curt 13107 was discontinued and replaced by the # C13316, which is a Class III 2" hitch that is a fit for your 2016 BMW X3, is a bolt-on installation so you will not have to do any drilling into your car's frame, and has a 3,500 lb towing capacity as well as 350 lb tongue weight capacity. To add a 4-flat to power your trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # 119250KIT. If you are going to be towing, I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which...
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  • Snow Chains for a 2018 BMW X1 with 225/50/18 Tires
  • Yes, the Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - K-Summit - Size K44 item # TH02230K44 you were looking at will fit your 2018 BMW X1 with 225/50/18 tires.
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  • Recommended 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter for 2013 BMW X5
  • To install a 7-Way wiring harness on your 2013 BMW X5 you can use the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. If you do not already have trailer wiring on your BMW, I recommend getting the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. This kit will give you the 4-Way harness that is required to install the # ETBC7 Kit. If you are needing to wire your trailer, you can use the 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with the Junction Box # HS381-9000. To run wires from the...
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  • Lowest Profile Roof Rack For 2023 BMW iX
  • The lowest profile roof rack for your 2023 BMW iX is from Thule, though not the AeroBlade Edge (those have been discontinued for a number of years). Instead, what you'll need is the WingBar Edge, which will add 4 inches of height. The correct part numbers for your BMW are the following: - Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars # TH56FE - Edge Fixpoint Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points # TH29SC - Fit Kit # TH56KE - (Optional): Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 BMW 325xi Wagon
  • The 2006 BMW 3 series vehicles do not have a hitch available. If you plan on carrying bikes, you could use a trunk mounted carrier like the Thule Passage # TH910XT. This rack is a confirmed fit for the Coupe, Sedan, or Convertible models. I have attached a review video for the # TH910XT for you to see how it works.
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  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 2 Bikes on a 2009 BMW 328i Sedan
  • For your 2009 BMW 328i Sedan you would want hitch # 24857 this is a Class I trailer hitch that offers a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. For a compatible 1-1/4 inch bike rack I recommend the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670. This bike rack is a platform style bike rack that will work great with your 1-1/4 inch # 24857 trailer hitch. Another option for carrying 2 bikes on your 2008 BMW 328i sedan is a trunk mounted bike rack. The Thule Outway 2 Bike Carrier, # TH45JV, would be a great choice. This...
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