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  • Wiring Harness for 2011 BMW 5 Series to Power Trailer Lights
  • For your 2011 BMW 5 Series, you will need the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 in order to power your trailer's rear lights. This is a hardwire kit that is confirmed to work with your vehicle that will connect directly to your battery to avoid overloading its sensitive electrical system. I have included the instruction manual for your review. If you do not want to splice into your vehicle's wiring system, the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT...
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  • How To Order Thule Products With Matching Locks
  • Thule products, such as the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock # THSTL2 and Thule Cable Lock # TH538XT that you are ordering, are not built with matching locks. In order to match the locks you will want to also order Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200. This includes two matching lock cores, two matching keys, and the master key which allows you to change out the lock cores on your Thule products. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out regarding this one-key system.
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  • Using an Electric Trailer Brake Controller With Boat Trailer Hydraulic Brakes
  • The 2012 BMW X5 has a rated towing capacity of 6000-lbs according to my research and for this vehicle we offer several Class III hitches (viewable on the link provided) that share this same maximum towing capacity, along with a tongue weight limit of 600-lbs. Note that these hitches do not fit the M model. You'll want to be sure that your fully-loaded boat/trailer does not exceed the towing or tongue weight capacities of either the vehicle or the hitch (your hitch should have a sticker...
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Jet Ski Trailer With Electric Brakes Behind a 2016 BMW X6.
  • For your 2016 BMW X6 I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13077. This receiver fits all models including the M class. For your wiring the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT will allow you to tie into your factory wiring without splicing any of the wiring on your X6. This will then connect to a 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L. The upgrade kit will allow you to use the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 for the brakes on your jet ski trailer. The etrailer...
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  • Recommended Euro Style Drawbar with 7 Rise
  • I may have a solution for you, but we don't have any Euro style drawbars with a 7" rise and after doing some digging I'm not quite sure they are available that tall . With that said, you may be able to use the Curt # C45591 which has a 6-5/8" rise. This would be the closest solution to the 7" you're looking for. If you were willing to use a non-Euro style draw bar, you could use the Brophy # BM96, which has a 5" rise from the top of the shank to the top of the ball mount platform. You...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2006 BMW 325i Sedan
  • Though The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH44VR is not confirmed to fit your 2006 BMW 325i Sedan per the manufacturer, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11033 is confirmed to fit per Curt. The hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coated finish that is over a protective base coat that offers superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 2,000 pounds and a maximum tongue weight up to 200 pounds....
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  • Replacement Lock Core for Yakima Double Down 4 Bike Rack
  • To replace the lock on your Yakima Double Down you'll want to use part # Y07202. This comes with 2 locks and keys that are keyed a like, so you'll have a 2nd key and lock in case you add another Yakima product that offers the keyed alike feature or just need to replace the lock again.
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  • Recommended Solution to Add 7 Way Trailer Harness for Trailer Without Brakes to 2017 BMW X5
  • We've got just what you're looking for; I recommend using the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 7-Blade # HM47200, which will allow you to plug your existing 4 way in and give you a 7 way plug to use with your trailer. You will need to make the ground connection on the new trailer wiring harness, but the other wires can be taped up and left to the side. In order to mount this harness I recommend using the Mounting Bracket for 7-Way # 18138. I've...
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  • Parts Needed to Add Crossbars to 2023 BMW X3
  • It sounds like you would like to add a roof rack to your 2023 BMW X3. In order to attach the crossbars to your rails you will also need feet and possibly a fit kit. I recommend the Thule WingBar Evo rack which will require the following: -Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 # TH711320 -Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 # TH710601 -Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet # TH186007 The WingBar...
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  • How Many Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders are Needed for a Rack and SUP Taxi on a 2017 BMW X3
  • The Thule Roof Rack you are seeking has been discontinued for your vehicle. Instead I recommend the Thule rack which consists of parts # TH711120, # TH710601 and # TH186007 for your 2017 BMW X3 with flush mounted rails. You will need 4 lock cores like the part # TH450400 that you referenced to secure the rack to your vehicle. Since the Thule SUP Taxi XT # TH810001 uses 4 locks cores you actually only need 8 lock cores to get everything keyed alike. This can be found with part # TH450800. If...
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  • Parts Needed for a Thule Aero Blade Roof Rack on a 2011 BMW X6
  • In order to have a complete roof rack for your 2011 BMW X6 you will need the following products that you referenced: Thule Load Bars # TH711420 Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit # THKIT1526 The line you referenced in our product description that says, The towers mount to your vehicle using vehicle-specific clips sold separately that snap into place on the towers in seconds with Thules EasyClick bracket-attachment system, is referring to the fit kit # THKIT1526....
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2014 BMW 328i
  • Whether or not this is possible or not is going to depend on what the towing capacity of your 2014 BMW 328i is listed at in the owner's manual. From some quick research, it looks like the towing capacity is 1000-lbs, so you're definitely not going to be able to tow a boat and trailer weighing over 2500-lbs safely. If your vehicle's owner's manual shows that you've got a higher towing capacity than the weight of the boat and trailer, then the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver...
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  • Parts Needed For Towing a Boat Trailer With 6-Pin Connector Behind 2019 BMW 540i
  • First you will need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH93VR for your 2019 BMW 540i. This will include a 4-way flat for your tail light functions. If your boat/trailer has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes, you will be able to connect the 4-way to the Adapter # A10-6034VP. Combining this with the Wiring Kit # 5506 and Brake Controller # RED52VR will allow you to control the trailer brakes along with adding a charge line for the trailer. If your...
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  • What Trailer Hitch Should I Put On My 2009 BMW 335I Convertible
  • When It comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2009 BMW 335I Convertible The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2 inch # SH78VR is the correct hitch. This hitch has a gross towing weight up to 3,500 pounds and has a tongue weight up to 350 pounds. I recommend checking your vehicle's manual to make sure what the proper towing capacity is for your vehicle. This trailer hitch is completely hidden, and it won't affect ground clearance or block...
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  • Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2013 BMW X5 to Power Trailer Brakes
  • The easiest way to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2013 BMW X5 is to start with a 4-way and then convert it to a 7-way. For wiring, use the ZCI kit, part # 119250KIT, instead. The ZCI sensors that clamp to your X5's wiring to detect the current flowing through the wires instead of being spliced in. This way you don't have to cut into the BMW's wiring. I've linked a video of this harness being installed on an X5 similar to yours. Then once you have the 4-way installed use our...
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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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  • Questions About Towing a Skeeter SX 170 Bass Boat with a 2005 BMW X3 and Wiring
  • I agree, Draw-Tite is one of the most popular hitches on the market today. For your 2005 BMW X3 the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, item # 75371, would be a great choice for towing a Skeeter SX170 bass boat. To complete your towing package you will need wiring, a ball mount with pin and clip, and a properly sized hitch ball. I have provided links to the items recommended for your vehicle and some instructions that will help. For mounting the 4-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle...
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  • Where Do Safety Chains Attach To On The Stealth Hitch # SH46FR For A 2019 BMW X3
  • Though The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH46FR is confirmed to fit your 2019 BMW X3 this hitch is only for hitch-mounted accessories only so you will not be able to attach safety cables. You will need The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH62VR. The Stealth Hitch # SH62VR have the safety chain loops that let you attach your trailer's safety chains. This hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 6,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2020 BMW X7
  • We can ship The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2 inch # SH66VR to you in Canada but I do not know where you would be able to purchase it in Canada. The Stealth Hitch is confirmed to fit your 2020 BMW X7 and has a tongue weight up to 600 pounds. This hitch is only used for a bike rack or cargo carrier, but if you do plan on towing you would need The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2 inch # SH32VR . It has a totally hidden design...
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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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