Using the Curt Stabilizing Strap on a 2013 BMW X1's Bike Rack  

To begin, the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, #C13140, will fit your 2013 BMW X1. It has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 250 lbs, but you will want to check your owners manual or with your local BMW dealership to verify the tongue weight capacity…

The rear fascia of your 2013 BMW X1 will need to come off to install the Curt hitch part #C13140. If you check out the install instructions link that I attached you will see all of the steps required for the install. Curt states that this hitch…

Normally we recommend that the Curt Stabilizer Strap #18050 get hooked to the top of the trunk lid or top of the hatch, since your vehicle has a small spoiler this can be prove to be a difficult situation. If the spoiler has metal support underneath…

We have just what you're looking for with the Gen-Y Anti-Rattle Clamp for 2" Hitch Receivers #GY88XR. The sleeve acts as a wedge to take out play between your hitch receiver and extender. Although it does not not require a wrench and a…

Actually Curt no longer requires the use of the stabilizer straps like the #18050 with non-supported loads like bike racks with their hitches so it's not something you'd have to worry about!

We offer three brands of 2-inch Class III trailer hitch for the 2014 BMW X1, including the Curt #C13140 that you referenced. All available options can be seen on the link provided. We have not had a local customer come in for an install to enable us…

Within the 2014 BMW X1 model range there are two 28i sub-models, the sDrive28i and the xDrive28i. On the BMW U.S. website I found an online edition of the owners manuals. The manuals for both the sDrive28i and the xDrive28i indicate nothing at all…

As long as your 2012 BMW X1 has the panoramic sunroof, both the Draw-Tite Class III Receiver Hitch #75761 and Curt #C13140 will fit perfectly on your vehicle. Between the two models, I recommend going with the Draw-Tite #75761 because unlike Curt,…

It is possible that the stabilization strap, #18050, will not contact the spoiler at all on your 2010 Honda Civic Si. The way that the strap attaches to the bike rack and the vehicle, if the upright arm of the bike rack is high enough, the strap may…

When installing the Curt hitch part #C13140 on your 2014 BMW X1 the lower fascia does need to be temporarily removed but does get put back on. You would not have to discard it altogether or leave it off like you mentioned.

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75761 will fit your 2015 BMW X1 M Sport since you have the panoramic sunroof. You are correct, there is a difference in the bumper when compared to the installation video, but you will still be able to…

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…