Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2020 BMW X5
Question:
I have a 2020 BMW X5. What trailer hitch do you recommend for use with a bike rack.
asked by: Travis
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch that you need to use for your 2020 BMW X5 is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76288. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver and is designed to hide the crosstube so all you see is the receiver itself. Please note if you have an M performance model this will not fit and there are no other options (aside from having a hitch custom fabricated). The written instructions have been linked for you to check out.
If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Kuat NV 2.0 which comes in either Gunmetal Gray # NV22G or Metallic Black # NV22B. I really like the NV 2.0 because it is a premium rack that goes the extra mile when it comes to convenience. Not only do you get standard features, like tilting/folding and bike/rack locks, but you also have the ability to add-on 2 more trays, part # NA22G for Gray or # NA22B for Black, plus the NV 2.0 has a built-in bike repair stand so you can easily work on your bike at home in the driveway or at the trail. If you'd like some extra help getting your bike(s) on or off of the rack you can use the Access Ramp # ANVBRB to do so.
Attached is a review video of the NV 2.0 on a 2016 BMW X5 that you can reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Access Ramp for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Ramps
- NV 2.0
- Kuat
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2-Bike Add-On for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Metallic Black
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Bike Add-On
- NV 2.0
- Kuat
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2-Bike Add-On for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Bike Add-On
- NV 2.0
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Metallic Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 720 lbs TW
- 7200 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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