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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2011 BMW 328i
  • Unfortunately we do not have a hitch listed as a fit for your 2011 BMW 323i. In general, all of our products are designed for vehicles in the U.S.A. but it is highly unlikely that they are different than the Canadian models but again are not specifically designed.
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  • How To Carry Dirt Bikes With 2014 BMW 3 Series 320i xDrive
  • There is a way for you to carry your dirt bike with the BMW but all of the trailer hitches available for the 2014 BMW 3 Series X Drive are Class I hitches that can only handle up to 200 lbs of tongue weight. Even if there were a higher class rated hitch available for the BMW, it is not a good idea to exceed the tongue weight rating in your owner's manual because you are only as strong as your weakest component. If the BMW is rated for 200 lbs tongue weight you should not exceed that rating....
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  • Recommendation for Carrying 4 Bikes on a 2011 BMW 335D
  • I spoke with my contact at Curt Mfg. and found that the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11756, will not fit on your BMW 335D vehicle. At this time there is not a trailer hitch available for the 335 Diesel models. The Trailer Hitch Support Strap, # 18050, that is mentioned in the hitch description is required by Curt Mfg. for warranty. We carry this strap, see link. A Class I hitch is limited to carrying two bikes because the weight of the bikes out farther on a hitch will put too much torque on...
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  • Could the Yakima BedRock HD Clamp Onto a 2 Inch Square Bar
  • The Yakima BedRock HD # Y01160-58 isn't designed for this purpose so it's not something that has been tested, but you could likely make it work since the clamps will open up to accept a 2" tall bar for mounting. You may need to make some slight modifications to fit your specific application but the clamps will fit the 2 inch tall bars.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Included With Stealth SH94VR Hitch for 2013 BMW 335 Convertible
  • To get the towing ball mount, you'll need to order the # SH94VR hitch kit, which includes the # SH94VR hitch, plus the towing ball mount attachment and the trailer wiring harness. Unfortunately, Stealth Hitch doesn't offer the ball mount portion individually. There is good news, though. I spoke with my contact in the Tech Services department at Stealth. We discussed how you're wanting to use the Tekonsha # 119250KIT ZCI wiring harness. We both agreed that the Tekonsha ZCI is a quality...
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  • Compatibility Of Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack With Stealth Hitches 2" Receiver On 2013 BMW 335i
  • The 2" Receiver Attachment # 391RR2 that comes with the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH84VR for your 2013 BMW 335i X-Drive sedan has a measurement of 2-1/2" from the end of the receiver tube to the hitch pin hole center. This will meet the 1-1/2" required by Thule for their EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202. The Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring # 391CONVA7 will allow you to tow or use Auxiliary Lights # C53201 with a bike rack or other hitch mounted accessory that...
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  • Will the Stealth Hitch Fit a 2017 BMW 330i Wagon with M Package
  • Yes, the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # SH84VR is a fit for a 2017 BMW 330i Wagon with M Package.
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  • Will The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24857 Fit 2007 BMW 328i Coupe
  • The item you selected, Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24857, will only fit the 2007-2010 BMW 328i and 328xi Sedan. Part # 24857 will work on your wifes 328i sedan, but will not work on your 328i coupe. There currently is not a hitch available to fit the BMW 328i Coupe due to the differences in the frame and mounting from the Sedan and Coupe models.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Kit For a 2008 BMW 328i Sports Wagon
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH88VR will give you everything you need to tow with 2008 BMW 328i sports wagon. If you are only using it for a hitch mounted accessory like a cargo carrier we do have the Receiver # SH44VR separately. You could then add the Towing Kit # 391CONVA7 at a later date should you need to tow something later down the road. I recommend getting the Carrying Case # 391CASEC to protect the receiver and ball mount when not in use.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2016 BMW 3351 Gran Turismo xDrive?
  • We do have a hitch that will fit your 2016 BMW 3351 Gran Turismo xDrive, but the Curt # C13316 is designed to fit the X3 and X4 models, so I do not recommend it. For your BMW, I recommend going with the Curt # C11367. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and I included an install video for you to check out as well. Though there will be no drilling needed for the install, it will require the temporary removal of bumper/fascia and a heat shield must be permanently removed for hitch installati...
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  • Will the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier Fit on a 2011 BMW 3-Series Wagon?
  • Yes, the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount # TH910XT will fit a 2011 BMW 3-Series Wagon. For addition as security for the Passage 2, I recommend the Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers # TH533 and the Saris Cable Lock # SA981. The combination of the security strap and the cable lock will ensure that both your bikes and your Passage 2 will be safe from theft.
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  • Availability of a Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2009 BMW M3
  • The trailer hitch for the BMW 3-Series that you referenced, part # SH88VR, is a fit for several versions and model years of the 3-Series Sports Wagon but it is not a fit for the M3. For your 2009 BMW M3, we have the Stealth # SH97VR or the # SH73VR if your M# is a Sedan. Hitches either fit a particular vehicle or they don't, and it is not advisable to attempt to modify a trailer hitch to fit a vehicle for which it was not designed. This would introduce all sorts of unknowns into the equation...
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  • Can Kuat Sherpa Bike Rack Carry Bikes with Fenders
  • We have great bike racks that can be used with bikes that have fenders but since the Kuat Sherpa part # SH22P grabs the bike tires by the top of the tire it can't work with fenders. For a fendered bike the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 would be a really great option as it has easy to use frame clamps and also tilts like the Sherpa. This also would work great with the Stealth hitch # SH84VR which fits your 2017 BMW 330i.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2010 BMW 335i
  • We do have a hitch that will fit your 2010 BMW 335i, but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11033 you were looking at will not fit. You will need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # SH44VR if you are planning on carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier as it only includes a receiver. If you are planning on towing with your 335i you will need the Stealth Hitches # SH88VR instead which includes the same receiver, but also a tow bar, and a vehicle wiring harness. Both...
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  • Stealth Hitch That Fits 2011 BMW 335D
  • We have a Stealth hitch that fits your 2011 BMW 335D with the part # SH64VR plus the towing kit part # 391CONVA7 but the part # SH78VR does not fit as it's designed for the convertible models.
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  • Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount 2 Bike Carrier Fit my 2012 BMW 328i 4dr sedan
  • I checked with Thule and the OutWay 2 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack # TH45JV is a confirmed fit for your 2012 BMW 328i 4 door. If you plan on transporting women's or alternative framed bikes you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Adapter Bar # TH982XT. This product provides a horizontal bar from the seat post to the handlebars to make installing a hanging bike rack much easier. I attached a review video for this product as well.
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  • Will Thule TH65JV 2-Bike Platform Type Trunk-Mount Bike Carrier Fit 1997 BMW 328 Convertible
  • The Thule OutWay Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH65JV, will fit on your 328 convertible since it mounts to the bumper and trunk in the same way as hanging type carriers. However, the weight of this very sturdy carrier (about 28 lbs) plus that of the two loaded bikes (up to 33 lbs per bike) makes for a significant load on the rear bumper cover and trunk of your 328 convertible. I suggest instead a hanging-type trunk-mount carrier that weighs substantially less than the OutWay platform....
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  • Can You Change The Ball Mount Height On The Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2017 BMW 3 Series?
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH33VR will come with a 7" Ball Mount # 391BMU7S. When we had this installed on a 2014 BMW 3 series it had a ball height of 18-1/2". You can get either the 5" Ball Mount # 391BMU5S to drop the hitch 2" or the 3" Ball Mount # 391BMU3S to drop the ball height 4". I recommend installing the hitch and connecting your trailer with the 7" ball mount to determine how much your suspension will sag to determine which ball mount will...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2011 BMW 335i X-Drive Towing a Trailer
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11756 is not confirmed by Curt to fit your 2011 BMW 335i. For this reason I recommend not attempting to install it on your BMW even with the reviews from others saying that it was able to fit their 2011 BMW. I recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH88VR as this is confirmed to fit your BMW and it also includes everything that you will need to tow most small trailers. Best of all when you don't need it the hitch...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2014 BMW 328d Sedan
  • The Curt trailer hitch # C11367 does fit your 2014 BMW 328d sedan. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch for any non-trailer load (such as a bike rack or cargo carrier) per their warranty requirements.
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