2020 BMW X5 Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations
Question:
I'd like to install a hitch and a hitch mount bike rack on my 2020 BMW X5. I don’t have the M sport. I would like a good quality rack, but not over the top. I want something easy to add and remove. I don’t want to be driving around with it all the time. Something for 3 bikes. I Hope this helps.
asked by: Vanessa
Expert Reply:
I have the perfect solution for carrying a hitch mount bike rack with your 2020 BMW X5!
Starting off I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76288 which has a hidden crosstube so the receiver is the only thing that you see under the bumper of your vehicle.
Then for a bike rack I recommend the Yakima BackRoad 4 Bike Rack # YA44FR because it is a quality bike rack with just enough features to make it user-friendly, but not all of the high-end features that run the price of the rack up. This comes with a lock for the bikes but if you'd like to add a lock to the rack itself you also need the HitchLock # Y07235.
Please note that if any of your bikes lacks a horizontal top tube you also need an adapter bar like part # Y02531 to help your bike fit and keep it level.
Attached is a review video of the BackRoad for you to check out.
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Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter Bar
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
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Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS)
- Trailer Hitch Lock
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- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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Yakima BackRoad 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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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
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