Is a Stabilizing Strap Required on a Hitch for 2018 BMW X5  

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13077 will fit on your 2017 BMW X5 with the M Sport Package, but you will need to cut the rear fascia for it to fit. Attached is an install video we did of this hitch on a 2017 X5 but it didn't have the M Sport…

We have a hitch that fit your 2017 BMW X5 M Sport but the #13077 only fits the M models of the 2017 BMW X5. I believe the rack dealer local to you might have confused the difference between M models and M Sport models. So for a hitch that does fit we…

I checked with Curt and for the 2016 BMW X5 they still recommend fascia trimming to install the Curt Hitch part #13077. Because of the cut out area in the fascia that is there currently it may not be as severe though.

You'd want the Curt hitch part #13077 which actually fits the 2016 BMW X5 models that have the M package as well as the ones without the package. Since you aren't totally sure if you have the M package the hitches are referring to this for…

The restrictions are actually for the 2015 BMW X5 with the M Sport Package so yes in this case the restrictions will apply. Since the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75600 is not confirmed to fit your X5 with the M Sport Package I…

When installing a trailer hitch on your 2017 BMW X5 like the Curt #13077 there would be no programming required from a BMW dealer. This would be more common with trailer wiring that integrates into the vehicle's wiring but the kits we offer like…

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…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

Hey Matt, it is feasible absolutely. Since you want to use the Stealth Hitches then you're going to need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH25VR which includes a towing kit that has a max trailer weight capacity of…