Will Installing Draw-Tite 76288 Class III Hitch on 2022 BMW X5 Stop Hands Free Liftgate From Working
Question:
Will installing the Draw-Tite 76288 mess up the foot operated liftgate on my 2022 BMW X5?
asked by: Roy
Expert Reply:
When the Draw-Tite # 76288 is installed on a 2022 BMW X5, the receiver tube will block the sensors from picking up movement under the bumper at the center of the vehicle. If you wave your foot several inches to the right or left of the receiver tube, the sensors will trip and open the rear hatch for you.
If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like the Tekonsha ZCI, part # 119250KIT which won't pierce your wiring or require any cutting and splicing, a ball mount like # 2753 and # 19260 for 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.
I've linked to an install video for the trailer wiring harness.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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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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