Where Does Heat Shield Get Trimmed to Install the Curt Hitch C11303 on a 2017 BMW X1
Question:
Could you elaborate on the trimming of the heat shield, perhaps a link to a video or what it supposed to look like after its trimmed.
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
The heat shield does not need to be trimmed when installing the Curt trailer hitch # C13303 on the 2017 BMW X1.
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.
For a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118717 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have linked a video showing how it installs as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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