Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2017 BMW X5
Question:
I have another question regarding 2017 BMW X5 (not M). Your video shows in great detail the installation of hitch receiver on this model. But it has no mention of the need to trim the facia plastic. I am looking to have the hitch installed but do not want to change / trim the car parts. Can you please clarify if I really need to trim the facia? I am planning to use Draw Tite hitch.
asked by: Vladimir S
Helpful Expert Reply:
For trailer wiring for your 2017 BMW X5 we have universal style wiring kits but the best option is the ZCI kit part # 119250KIT as it does not require any splicing to the vehicle wiring to install. Instead it uses sensors that you attach to the wires to get the correct signal.
We had the chance to install this kit on a similar 2015 X5 as yours, which I attached an install video to this page for you to check out.
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ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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Vladimir S.
5/20/2019
I have another question regarding 2017 BMW X5 (not M). Your video shows in great detail the installation of hitch receiver on this model. But it has no mention of the need to trim the facia plastic. I am looking to have the hitch installed but do not want to change / trim the car parts. Can you please clarify if I really need to trim the facia? I am planning to use Draw Tite hitch.