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2008 BMW Trailer Hitch

2008 BMW Trailer Wiring

2008 BMW Brake Controller

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2008 BMW Roof Rack

2008 BMW Trunk Bike Rack

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2008 BMW Cold Air Intake

2008 BMW Air Filter

2008 BMW Exhaust

2008 BMW Performance Chip

2008 BMW Interior Lights

2008 BMW Exterior Lights

2008 BMW Tire Chains

2008 BMW Throttle Body Spacer

Vehicle Trim

2008 BMW Floor Mats

2008 BMW Trim Kits

2008 BMW Vehicle Covers

2008 BMW Side Window Vents

2008 BMW Lamp Guards

2008 BMW Vehicle Tent

2008 BMW Vehicle Seat Covers

2008 BMW Windshield Wiper Blades

2008 BMW Questions and Answers

• Options for Carrying Up to Four Bikes with 2008 BMW X5
  
• The best option to carry up to four bikes on your BMW X5 would be a hitch mounted bike rack. If you do not already have a hitch installed, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, part # 75600. Although we have many different 4-bike racks to choose from, I really like the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. The rack includes crucial features like an anti-rattle hitch pin and anti-sway bike cradles to prevent the bikes from swaying back and forth and striking each other or the re
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• Will a Thule Cargo Box Fit a Rola Roof Rack
  
• The Rola bars measure 3-1/8 inches wide which is going to be compatible with most Thule cargo boxes currently in production. If you can tell me which Thule box you have or are looking at I can determine fit. The Atlantis and Ascent boxes using the QuickGrip system will fit. Some of the other Thule boxes both past and present use u-bolts. From what I could find, they are all wide enough to fit around the Rola bars.
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• Recommendation for Carrying the Most Bikes on a 2008 BMW 335i Convertible
  
• The best option for carrying the most bikes on your 2008 BMW 3 Series is to use a trunk mount bike rack. The most popular 3 bike model for your convertible is the Yakima KingJoe Pro, # Y02625. This is a versatile 3 bike rack that is light weight and has anti-sway cradles. With a trailer hitch, you would be limited to carrying just 2 bikes because that is all a Class I trailer hitch is rated for. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes I recommend using the T
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2008 BMW X3
  
• The Curt Hitch # 13573 that you referenced would be a great choice for your 2008 BMW X3 for a hitch and would work well with the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier # S63360. Check out the installation instructions and video I attached for these products. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without a horizontal top tube you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT to provide a horizontal top tube for the rack to attach to. I attached
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• Pairing Problems with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller and a 2008 BMW X5
  
• There are very precise steps that you must take to make sure the RF brake controller, # 90250, will pair with the hand held unit. First, make sure the trailer is coupled to the towing vehicle. Then plug the RF into the tow vehicle connector making sure the trailers connector is not connected to the RF yet. Next, start the tow vehicle engine and then plug the hand-held unit into the auxiliary power port. Turn the power knob until the display reads a flashing 0.0. Then, press and hold both the
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• Is Bumper Removal Required to Install Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75600 on a 2008 BMW X5
  
• The installation of Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75600 does require temporary removal of the rear bumper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you so you can see all of the steps involved in the installation on a 2008 BMW X5. If you plan on doing some towing I reocmmend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring use # 119190KIT. I have included a link to the instructions and a video
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• Recommendation For Hitch Bike Rack on 2008 BMW X3
  
• To recommend a hitch bike rack I would need to know how many bikes and the weight and types of bikes you want to transport. A bike rack you might want to start with would be the Thule Vertex 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH9028. This is one of the newest models from Thule and can carry 2 bikes and has a maximum weight capacity of 70 lbs. It will install into either a 1-1/4 inch hitch and a 2 inch hitch. I am including a link to a video review of the # TH9028 bike rack that will describe many of its
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• Powered Tail Light Converter for a 2008 BMW X3 and Trailer with Separate Brake and Turn Lights
  
• The # 119177KIT could be used on your 2008 BMW X3. However, in addition to the 5 wire converter, you will need another converter, # 118158. The reason is the 5 wire converter will combine the brake and turn signals. Since your trailer has separate turn and brake lights, the second converter is needed. The running light circuit will bypass the second converter. Only the ground, right turn/brake and left turn/brake will going into the converter. What I would do is cut off the 5-Way connector o
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• Will a Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Interfere with the Parking Sensors on a 2008 BMW 5 Series
  
• In all likelihood, the bike rack when installed would trip the sensors on your BMW 5 series, but only when you are in reverse. It would only be a minor inconvenience at most since they will only be working when the vehicle is in reverse. If you are frequently in situations where parking space is an issue and you need the sensors then you would need to remove the bikes and the rack beforehand. With the Curt trailer hitch, you will also need to use a stabilization strap, # 18050, to be in c
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• Trunk Mount Bike Racks for a 2008 BMW X5
  
• We do have some bike rack options for your 2008 BMW X5 that do not involve a trailer hitch. You can use a trunk mount bike rack. I have incldued a link to the trunk mount bike racks that will fit your vehicle. Trunk mount racks come in 2 and 3 bike versions. For a 2 bike version I recommend the Yakima KingJoe Pro 2 # Y02624 or the 3 bike version, # Y02625. These are the most popular trunk mount bike racks for your vehicle. These racks attach using integrated 6-strap system. They also feature
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• WeatherTech Custom Fit Second Row Floor Liner Also Covers Center Section of a 2008 BMW X3
  
• Yes, the WeatherTech Rear Floor Liner, # WT450382, is a custom fit for the 2008 BMW X3. It is a one piece design that also covers the center section. I have included a link to the installation details for you. This liner is tan but we also carry it in gray, # WT460382.
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• Will the Yakima QuickBack 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2008 BMW 328i Convertible
  
• Yes, I checked with Yakima and the QuickBack 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack, # Y02621, will fit your 2008 BMW 328i Convertible. The maximum amount of bikes your car can carry is 2 and you cannot exceed 60 pound s total on the carrier. Also, you cannot raise or lower the convertible top with the carrier installed. I have included a link to a video showing how to install the QuickBack. The bottom hooks are fairly slender but if you find they are not going in with the trunk closed you may have to just
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• CURT Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 BMW 335xi
  
• For your 2008 BMW 335xi you will want a Curt Trailer Hitch # C11033. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out. The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24857 is not a confirmed fit your vehicle so I can not safely recommend it for your application. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in purchasing the following products: Tow Ready Wiring # 119176KIT (instructions attached) 1-7/8 inch Ball # 19256 2 inch Ball # 19258
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• Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 60273 Recommendation for a 2008 BMW 328i
  
• It looks like the hitch you will need to get for your 2008 BMW 328i is the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 60273. This hitch will require you to either trim the rear body panel or remove it all together. I attached installation instructions for you to check out. The CURT hitch # 11756 that you referenced is not designed to work on the 328i and would not work for you. You may be interested in purchasing the following products to complete your towing setup: Tow Ready Wiring # 119176KIT Hit
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• Does the Rear Bumper Need to Be Removed to Install a Curt Hitch # 11194 on a 2008 BMW 535xi
  
• You will have to remove the rear air dam, but not the rear bumper to install this Curt Trailer Hitch # 11194 on your 2008 BMW 535xi. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out. You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup: Curt Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light # 56146KIT Hitch Ball # 19256 Hitch Ball # 19258
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• What Type of Bike Racks will Fit a 2008 BMW 328i Convertible
  
• To be able to use a bike rack on your 2008 BMW 328i Convertible you will need to use a trunk bike rack like the Yakima KingJoe Pro 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02624 or the Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02621. These are both 2 bike racks with a weight capacity of 70 lbs. They are also both available in a 3 bike version. The KingJoe Pro 3, part # Y02625, and the QuickBack 3, part # Y02622. They can carry 3 bikes with a weight capacity of 105 lbs. At this time I do not have a hitch that will f
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• Will the BMW 5 Series Wagon Hitch Fit the BMW 5 Series Sedan
  
• For the 2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan the only hitch we have available is the Curt Class I Hitch, item # 11498. This is a 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch with 2,000 lbs towing capacity and 200 lbs tongue weight capacity which is the same as the hitch for the wagon that you referred to. The Curt Class I Hitch, item # 11194, hitch is designed for the 2008 BMW 5 Series Wagon and will not fit the Sedan models. At this time our suppliers do not offer a 2 inch receiver hitch for the 2008 BMW 5 Series. I
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• Difference Between Curt Trailer Hitch # 11756 and # C11033 For 2008 BMW 335xi
  
• The Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11756, is designed to fit the BMW 335xi that comes equipped with 2 mufflers. The other hitch, Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11033, is designed to fit the BMW 335xi that comes equipped with 1 single muffler. Both Curt hitches have the same towing and tongue weight capacity of 2000 lbs towing and 200 lbs tongue weight. Both Curt hitches also include a drawbar, pin and clip. To complete your towing setup, you may be interested in the following items: 1-7/8 Inch
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• Does Thule Roof Rack Use Factory Mounting Points on a 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door
  
• Yes, adding a Thule roof rack using the following components will use the factory mounting points on the roof of your 2008 BMW 335xi 4 Door. You will need the Thule Fit Kit for Podium Style Foot Pack, # THKIT3028, that you have referenced. You will also need Thule Load Bars, # THLB50, and Thule Podium Roof Mounted Foot Pack, # TH460.
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• Will the Thule K Summit k45 Snow Tire Chains fit on a 2008 BMW 750 LI with P275/40-R19 Tires
  
• The Thule K-Summit Size K45 Premium Self-adjusting Snow Tire Chains, item # TH02230K45, are properly sized for the P275/40-R19 tires on your 2008 BMW 750 LI. You will need to check your owners manual or with the BMW dealer to determine if snow chains are recommended for use on your vehicle. There may be clearance issues that limit snow chain size or prohibit the use of snow chains on your vehicle. The K-Summit chains are designed to eliminate clearance issues on the inside of the tire, but t
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• Will The Thule Echelon Roof Bike Rack # TH518 Fit The Rola Roof Rack # 59829 On A 2008 BMW X5
  
• For the Thule Echelon Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part # TH518, to fit on the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack, part # 59829, you will need to use the Thule Ride-On Adapter. part # TH532. This adapter will clamp to the wider Rola crossbars and give you the square crossbars that are needed for attachment of the Echelon bike rack to your 2008 BMW X5. I am including a link to the instructions on the Rola roof rack. The Thule Echelon bike rack, will not directly attach to the Rola roof rack. It will only
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• Recommended SAE Class S Tire Chains for 2000 Honda Odyssey
  
• I would recommend abiding by the manufacturer stated instructions provided in the owners manual. I would recommend the Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, part # PW1938V. These cables are SAE Class S, and the V trac design provides for a smoother ride than the the standard type cables like part # PW1038. The V track cables also include the rubber adjusters, which are not included with the standard cable set. I will provide a link to the V-Trac cables, as well as a link to our Tire Chain
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• What Does GTW and TW Mean and What is Weight Distribution, 2008 BMW X5
  
• I can certainly help you out. The TW is the tongue weight. This is the weight of the trailer at the coupler that attaches to the ball mount on the trailer hitch. It should be 10 to 15 percent of the GTW or gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the total weight of the trailer. Weight distribution is a system that installs on the trailer frame and the trailer couples to a special shank on the trailer hitch. The spring bars that come with a weight distribution system take some of the
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• Does the Bumper Have to be Removed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2005 BMW X5
  
• To install any of the available trailer hitches for your 2005 BMW X5, including the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75492, you will need to temporarily remove the rear bumper. You will also need to trim or remove the rear fascia door to complete installation. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch below.
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• Why Is The Lock Bolt Short On The Softride Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Bolt, # SR25056
  
• The Softride Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Bolt, # SR25056, will go through the pin hole on your trailer hitch and screws into the threaded holes on the shank of the Softride bike rack or cargo carrier. The stainless steel bolt is not short it is actually long enough because you are tightening the side of the shank on the bike rack or cargo carrier to the side of the hitch on your vehicle. When the bolt is tightened it will pull the shank of the bike rack to the side of the receiver hitch. So
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• Curt Class I Hitch Part # 11498 for 2008 BMW 535I
  
• Per the instructions provided by Curt, no fascia trimming is required for installation of this particular hitch. I confirmed this by phone with one of my contacts in Curt Tech Services, as well. Four holes will need to be drilled for installation, and you will want to make sure to caulk around the bolt holes in the trunk pan after installation to prevent exhaust fumes and water from entering the vehicle. I will include a link to the installation instructions below.
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• Will Rola Roof Moutned Cargo Basket fit a 2008 BMW X5
  
• As long as your BMW X5 has cross bars, that run from driver to passenger side, are not wider than 3-1/4 inches, the Rola Roof Mounted Cargo basket should fit. The wind fairing is made of plastic. I have included a video review of the basket below.
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• Hitch for BMW 535i That Is Hidden
  
• The Curt Class I trailer hitch (part 11498) should work great for you. I have a hitch that is similar to this and all you will see coming out from under your back bumper is the receiver opening. Note: you will need to do some fascia trimming and remove the spare tire to install this.
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• Wiring Harness for a 2008 BMW X5
  
• Any time you purchase an OEM part from the dealer/factory, products are typically more expensive than going with an aftermarket item. If the harness available is a plug in harness, that is a benefit verses having a hardwired kit such as part # 119147KIT where the wires are spliced in. If you are looking for a more reasonable price to wire the vehicle, then an aftermarket hardwire kit would be the best option. The vehicle will function properly with both wiring harness, but at this time we do
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• Can The Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller Be Installed in the Trunk of a 2008 BMW X5
  
• The Tekonsha P-3, part # 90195, should work great with your BMW. I cannot recommend you install the controller in the manner you describe. The controller must be installed within the reach of the driver so the brake override switch can be activated in an emergency.
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