Best Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2015 BMW X3
Question:
Which is the best hitch for a 2015 BMW X3?
asked by: George
Expert Reply:
Of the hitches available for your X3, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 76226. It's just a few dollars more expensive than the compatible Curt Class III, part # C13316, but the Draw-Tite model has a 750 lb tongue weight capacity, versus the 400 lb capacity of the Curt model. The tongue weight capacity of a hitch is the maximum amount of weight that can be safely suspended from a hitch, which comes into play when you use the hitch as an attachment point for a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack or a cargo carrier.
If you'll be towing with your hitch, you'll also need a ball mount, part # 2753 and a 1-7/8 inch # 19620 or a 2 inch # 63845 trailer ball. You'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # 119190KIT.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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