Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 BMW X5 Video

The Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #SH82VR does come with two sets of safety chain loops that attach to the block of the Stealth hitch #391AUDQ319 as well as two different sets of bolts to hold…

I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket #C58000 on the end of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13077. This is going to be a solid mount and will handle the weight of the connector and the 7-way harness when they are connected. Using a Mighty Cord…

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7265 for models without backup sensors or part #EH44FR for models with backup sensors will fit all models of a 2016 BMW X5 expect for those with the M performance package. In regards to…

The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 is usually used on Class I or Class II hitches to help distribute the weight on them. Since your hitch #C13136 for your 2013 Ausi Q5 is a Class III hitch, then it does not need the stabilizing strap. If…

The Class III Curt Trailer Hitch #C13144 does require the use of a stabilizer strap like part #18050 to comply with the warranty. Instead of going with the Curt option I recommend using the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #e98839 or the Draw-Tite #75876…

According to my research, the BMW Trailer Coupling Prep Package S8SLA contain a pre-wired pigtail for use with a plug-in style trailer wiring harness but not the actual trailer wiring harness nor a trailer hitch. That said, this plug-in style trailer…

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

For your 2017 BMW X5 we do have trailer lighting harnesses like the Curt part #C56190KIT which plugs into the vehicle taillight harnesses for an easy install.

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

Let's start with the Curt Echo Brake Controller #C51180 and the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver with Towing Kit #SH85VR that fits your 2017 BMW X5. Like you mentioned, the 7-way does install vertically, and since there's no…

I spoke with my contact at Redarc regarding the Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR referenced in your question. He stated that the remote head cable is a standard RJ45 network cable, so while Redarc does not offer a longer replacement,…

Yes the Curt hitch part #13077 that you referenced does fit your 2016 BMW X5 M Sport package vehicle.