2003 BMW 525i Touring Bike Rack and Hitch Recommendation
Question:
Hi, I have 2003 BMW 525i Touring sportwagon and want to install a Trailer Hitch Receiver so that I can use it with my existing Yakima Bike Rack 2inch hitch mount. I noticed that the Curt Trailer hitch recommendation comes only with Class 1 1-1/4. Do you sell other hitch with 2? If not, is it safe to use a 1-1/4inch to 2inch hitch adapter? Thank you
asked by: John K
Expert Reply:
For your 2003 BMW 525i we only have a Class I hitch from Curt part # C11179. This is a 1-1/4 inch hitch for lighter duty vehicles like what you have. 2 inch hitches are reserved for vehicles with higher towing capacities.
We don't normally recommend hitch adapters either as they cut the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. Best option is a new bike rack that fits this hitch size directly.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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- Spare Tire Bike Racks
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