Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2013 BMW X5
Question:
Howdy! I am looking to put this on my 2013 E70 BMW X5d. What additional wiring is needed to be able to pull a trailer or boat? Mobile might be throwing me off but I didn’t see either way if brake or signal lights work offhand without anything else. Lastly, Do you know if fascia trimming is required on the 2013 e70? No big deal either way but have seen some others not having to it seems. Really appreciate the help! :
asked by: Erik F
Expert Reply:
In order to tow a trailer with a 2013 BMW X5 you'll need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75600 is a great option for a trailer hitch. The instructions do call for trimming but we have heard from many customers it's not required on most vehicles. The hitch should just push up on the bumper a bit if you choose not to trim.
For the wiring, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59236. This provides the most standard type of connector needed for most trailers. It does require splicing but that is unavoidable really. Then for the ball mount/hitch ball, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches part # 989900.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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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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