Will Draw-Tite Hitch Interfere with Parking Sensors on 2016 BMW X3 and are Rivets Included

Question:

First, Id like to know if this hitch interferes with the parking sensors at all. Second, the video shows removing rivets. Are replacement rivets part of the kit, or is that something I would have to source from a BMW dealer? Thanks

asked by: Aaron C

Expert Reply:

Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 76226 was designed so that it would not interfere with the parking sensors on your 2016 BMW X3. The rivets are included, there are 8 of them, but a rivet gun is not included. That is not a specialty tool though so you will be able to get one locally if you do not already have one.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

And for trailer wiring I recommend ZCI harness # 119250KIT because with it you will not have to splice into the vehicle wiring for installation.

expert reply by: Michael H