Why Doesnt Stealth Hitch for 2015 BMW X3 Have Safety Chain Loops
Question:
I’m disappointed with this hitch. I bought it from etrailer for my 2015 BMW X3 and had it installed by Trick Truck. I I’ve had two Curt hitches installed in the past and was very satisfied with them. This hitch needs improvement. Most important, it has no hooks on the receiver to chain it to the trailer if there is a disconnect. This is a very serious safety issue, and I need to find asolution. Please give me an idea to solve this safety problem. Second, it’s only been on my car a month and the inside hole of the receiver is getting very rusted. It obviously was not rust proofed there. Maybe I can smear some grease there to stop the rust, but my two Curt hitches had no such problem. What are your recommendations?
asked by: George P
Expert Reply:
What's interesting about the Stealth hitch part # SH27VR is that the hitch opening that comes with it is actually intended for carrying racks like bike racks and cargo carriers and not for towing. This is why it does not come with safety chain loops. For towing with the hitch you would need the Stealth Towing Kit part # SH58VR which comes with a ball mount platform attachment as well as trailer wiring and safety chain loops.
Putting grease on the hitch tube would protect it from rusting like you asked about but what might be easier and more effective would be to remove the attachment when you aren't using it.
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