Hitch Height for 2020 BMW X5 Compared to Factory Option

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this comment - is this correct? Trailer hitch hangs down 3 to 4 inches lower than the factory BMW hitch. Receiver portion of the hitch also points down slightly: it should be level to the ground or point up slightly. I installed a bicycle carrier rack in the hitch: the hitch was so low it caused the bicycle tires to drag the ground occasionally. Hitch needs to be re-designed

asked by: Eduardo G

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 76288 is a confirmed fit for the 2020 BMW X5, excluding M Sport package. When properly installed it will match similarly to the factory hitch.

If you look below the product images, you will note "Need help with installation?" Please select the hyper link to locate installers in your area if you do not wish to do the install yourself.

This is a no-drill installation with an estimated install time of 2 hours.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receive part #76288 which is a fit for a 2019 BMW X5 (Non M-Sport) will sit directly below the rear bumper. I don't have any measurements or photos yet as we have not yet had a chance to install this but it…

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76288 that is confirmed to fit your 2022 BMW X5 will require you to trim the fascia on your bumper and mounting plate. But these trimmings are not going to be visible with the hitch installed. You will…

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You are 100 percent correct that in order to tow with your 2020 BMW X5 you will need a trailer hitch along with a trailer wiring harness to power your trailer lights and a ball mount which will attach your trailer to your BMW. Let's start with…

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76288 for the 2020 BMW X5 does require some fascia trimming and slight bumper beam mounting plate trimming. The bumper beam is temporarily removed but reinstalled after trimming the mounting plate.…

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Yes, as long as your BMW X5 isn't the M performance model, we have the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver #76288 that is confirmed to fit your 2020 model and will work perfectly. The hitch will line right up to factory holes in the frame…

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For your 2020 BMW X5 we have the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #76288 that is confirmed to fit and will work perfectly, as long as you don't have the M performance model. This is an excellent Class III hitch that features a hidden…

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76288 is the perfect option for a 2020 BMW X5 as it has a hidden cross tube which means only the receiver tube will be present, therefore the overall look once installed will be very sleek. That…

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Answer 8

I attached a picture of the Draw-Tite #76288 on an X5. It's from the install details so it isn't the best picture in the world but you can see the hitch. It actually has a ball mount inserted into it. We haven't had the chance to install…

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Answer 9

The trailer hitch that you'll need to use for your 2020 BMW X5 is the Draw-Tite #76288. It is currently (as of November 2019) the only trailer hitch fit available for your X5 (excluding the M performance model) but it is still an excellent option…

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Answer 10

While they may appear similar, the 2019 BMW X5 equipped with an M-Sport package has a different rear suspension than other 2019 BMW X5 models, therefore the designs of the hitches themselves are different. It sounds like you're looking for a…

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When we've reached out to Draw-Tite in the past about the Trailer Hitch #76288 fitment on a BMW X5 with the M Sport package they've referenced excessive fascia trimming and the muffler as being the cause for a non-fitment. Because of this I…

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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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