Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 BMW X5
Question:
I just purchased a 2014 BMW X5 new from the dealer. I would like to put a tow hitch on the vehicle and would like to know if the Modulite comes with the vehicle. I looked in the back of the vehicle where the wiring harness is and see a small square box but dont know what it is. I asked at the service dept. at the dealership and they said no, you have to buy that with the package, which installed is about $1750.00. Thank you.
asked by: Robert V
Expert Reply:
Let's first start with a hitch, for that I would recommend the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75600. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
Now for trailer wiring you would want the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT. This is a hardwire option that would be quite a bit cheaper than what BMW quoted you. Install video attached for this as well.
For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag.
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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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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