Bike Rack and Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 BMW 530i
Question:
I am looking for a trailer hitch for my 2018 BMW 530i but it is only to carry a bike rack. What hitch do you have and what bike rack do you recommend for me?
asked by: Jane A
Expert Reply:
For your 2018 BMW 530i the trailer hitch I strongly recommend is the Curt # C11478 because it is a bolt-on installation that will not require any drilling into your BMW's frame to install. This hitch will fit the 530i and 530i xDrive (as well as 540i and 540i xDrive) but keep in mind it does not fit the Gran Turismo models.
This Class I, 1-1/4" trailer hitch is well hidden under your BMW, as you can see by the accompanying photo a customer sent in of this hitch installed on theirs. It has a black powder coat finish to protect it from corrosion and a 200 lb tongue weight capacity, which will be the maximum your bike rack and bikes can weigh when on this hitch. The Curt # C11478 is made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty.
For a bike rack you are going to need one that is compatible with a Class I hitch and I highly recommend checking out the Yakima HoldUp EVO 2 Bike Platform Rack # Y02480 because of how easy the rack is use and because it is a wheel-mount rack so it will not make contact with your bike's frame.
The HoldUp EVO is designed to make using a bike rack a worry-free, quick, and simple process. To install it in your BMW's hitch you only need to put its pin through the hitch pin hole and then turn a knob, tightening it in the hitch with the twist of a knob on the front of the rack.
This will also lock the rack to your hitch, a security measure to help protect your investment; your bikes will also be safe on the rack because it comes with an integrated cable lock. The HoldUp EVO # Y02480 has a weight capacity of 50 lbs per bike, is compatible with bikes that have tires up to 5" wide, is made from powder-coated steel to resist rust, and comes with a lifetime warranty.
I have added a couple video reviews of this rack for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima HoldUp EVO Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
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- Trailer Hitch
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- 2000 lbs GTW
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