Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring For a 2013 BMW X5 With M Performance Package

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Hello, I have a BMW X5 with the M performance package. Can you recommend a hitch for this vehicle? I prefer something that is hidden. Thanks

asked by: Jeff F

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The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH29VR is confirmed to fit your 2013 BMW X5 with the M performance package. This receiver is completely hidden by removing the receiver tube that is for carrying hitch mounted accessories. If you are looking to tow a trailer you will need the Ball Mount # 391BMU5S with the correct size hitch ball for your trailer.

1-7/8" Ball # C40002
2" Ball # 40038
2-5/16" Ball # C40007

The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT will give you a 4-way flat connector that is needed for most small trailers. It can also be used to add Auxiliary Lights # C53201 to any hitch mounted accessory that impairs the view of your tail lights. For larger trailers that use a 7-way you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 and a Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. This will connect to the 4-way listed above and provides you with the wiring to install the 7-way and controller.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 4

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Normal operating temperatures for drum brakes range from 150-400 degrees F. During certain stopping conditions the brake heat can exceed 600 degrees. The effectiveness and stopping power of the brakes is significantly reduced at these higher…

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Answer 10

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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