Is There Lower Fascia Trimming Required to Install Hitch on 2018 BMW X5

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This page suggests NO trimming is required: 75600. However, this page suggests trimming of fascia is required:

asked by: Alen

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For your 2018 BMW X5 lower fascia trimming will be required to install either the Draw Tite part # 75600 or the EcoHitch part # 306-X7265 you referenced as well. Due to the design of the lower fascia on your vehicle there's no way to fit a hitch through it without trimming.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Since the Draw-Tite trailer hitch part #75600 is a concealed cross tube design there is not a bracket that is designed to install on the cross tube that is long enough to clear the bumper on the 2017 BMW X5. The cross tube sits too high up once the…

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Answer 2

Yes, you are correct. Curt's #13077 instructions state to discard the steel bumper beam and fasteners while the Draw-Tite #75600 has you reinstall them. For this reason, I would highly recommend the Draw-Tite hitch over the Curt hitch for your…

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Answer 3

We have a version of the EcoHitch that fits your 2016 BMW X5 that was designed for versions of the vehicle that have the backup sensors with part #EH44FR. This would be your best option and gives you ability to remove lower hitch opening when not…

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Answer 4

The EcoHitch Stealth that fits your 2015 BMW X5 is part #306-X7265 and is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver. Please note that this will not fit if your have an M performance model. If you let me know what you plan on using this…

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Answer 5

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7265 that you referenced does not require any fascia or bumper cutting on your 2013 BMW X5 for installation, and it's actually the only hitch available for this vehicle that doesn't. While you…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 11

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 12

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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