Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Fits perfect on my 2016 BMW X5, didn’t have to trim the bumpet
It's beefy. installation went well on a BMW X5. The only problem was the instructions said to cut a 2" x 8" slot in the bumper, should have been more like 2.5". My bolt holes didn't line up until I removed that extra 1/2". Then it fit like a glove. Appreciated the great installation videos for both the bumper and the wiring.
the order arrived alot faster than we thought it would and the hitch was really easy to install with directions that were included. Thanks
The Hitch is great! I am using for a bike rack ( light duty) I like the fack that the bumper only had to be cut from the bottom.
We received the order quickly and complete. I have not installed it yet, but the quality of the components is very good. The installation instructions look very complete.
Good product, great service, fast shipping, and follow through.
The only thing better would be a video on how to install the electronics in an actual X5 (your video uses a VW). Nobody wants to touch the BMW wiring.
Thank You
I have not uses the product as of yet, however, I would like to share how increadible the customer service experience has been as well as the shipping timeline. The order was shipped almost within minutes of the transaction. It is a delight to do business with this company.
Arrived super quick. Fit on the X5 perfectly. Was a bit nervous about making mods to the rear fascia, but it was very easy. Hardest part was loosening the bolts. Despite half a can of WD 40 on them, I had to take a 2' gorilla wrench and stand on the end before they moved (I weight 200 lbs, so that's about 400 lb ft of torque - a bit more than the 88 lb ft they recommended in the instructions!!)
The BMW dealer I leased it from said no problem to do so....we'll see if they remember when I turn it back in.
Price, quality of communication and shipping were the best from etrailer.com. I had the hitch professionally installed. It required only a half hour for my 2008 BMW X5 3.0si with sensors. Also, the instructions stated fascia trim was required which is inaccurate. The hitch fit perfect with NO modifications. This hitch is a great alternative to the OEM hitch for a third of the cost.
The hitch fit well and looks to be plenty strong. However, the 2" receiver has a big chip in the paint, right where it it is highly visible below the bumper. Most of the hitch doesn't show at all but the part that does show does not have the fit and finish one would expect.
If your contemplating on which hitch to get, The Draw-Tite, Reece and Hidden Hitch are identical. Mine actually had a sticker with both names on it. Like others have said, the powder coat chips easily, mine had minor chips from shipping. This didn't bother me, before I installed it, I coated the entire hitch with 1 Qt. Herculiner Bed Liner. If your worried about long term use and rust, coat it with a rubber compound. Installation took 1/2 day. Hardest part was removing and re-installing the fascia (plastic bumper). I had to trim a 2"x8" of the lower fascia. Hitch looks nice on my 2011 BMW X5 35d and 1/4 the cost of the dealership. Works with rear sensors and the screw in attachments are still available.
Easy to install, bolted right on (after the bumper was removed, which was pretty easy too!). Also on some other brands of hitches for the 2007 BMW X5 it would make the tow screws unavailable, but this hitch leaves them available and not blocked! Also the best part is that the bumper face did not need to be cut which is better than even the OEM one from BMW! (you do need to cut a small part off but that is facing the ground so you dont even see it!).
This was one of the easiest and complete packages I've ever received by mail for a vehicle. It was installed and went off without a hitch...(pun intended) -very impressed
Bought the 75600 Draw tight hitch for my 2014 BMW X5. Installed the wiring harness two week ago. The hitch install took about three hours total. Watched the install video. Make sure you take pictures as you go just in case you don't remember exactly how it goes back together. I was not able to remove the bumper completely away from the car. I was not able to remove the sensor plug and did not want to break it. I still was able still install the hitch. I did not have to trim the fascia it fit perfectly. The rubber protective covers that go over the top bolts need to be trimmed about 1/4" shorter so they stay on the bolts. Great product and install was easy.
Thomas H.
3/3/2021
works great
Smooth install!
2008 BMW X5
Only one minor change in the instructions, the bumper fascia trimming needed to be about 3" deep instead of the 2 inches indicated in the included instructions. I should however mention the my X5 has the M package which has a slightly different rear bumper fascia and the extra trimming may be unique to the M but I'm not sure. see pictures looking up at the hitch that show the required trimming. The trimming is not visible unless you look at it from a vantage point that is below the level of the bumper. I am very happy with the look and ease of install.
Fortch
3/12/2017
Yes, Im still happy with my purchase. No issues whatsoever.
Searched for a hitch that did not require a visible section of the bumper fascia to be cut out of the X5. This hitch did not and tucks neatly under the fascia. You rated the installation difficulty 9/10, and I believe this was accurate. Fit and finish was great. Not a fan of having the connection to the trailer a long cord that hangs out the tail gate when in use. I routed the wire down to the hitch before re-installing the bumper fascia and attached it with a bracket. Installation and wiring videos are excellent and key to the success for the DIY individual. Upon ordering, etrailier reported the hitch was in stock, but this turned out to not be the case. Etrailer customer service were great at keeping me informed and minimized the delay. Well done!
Nathan
1/13/2014
I am curious...You mentioned not having to cut the fascia but the instructions state that it needs to be cut. Can you help me understand if the instructions are wrong or if different year or trim of the car makes a difference? Thanks
Excellent Hitch! I highly recommend this! Very easy to install on my 2017 BMW X5 and fits absolutely perfect! The Installation video was outstanding! it only took me about an hour to install! It looks great!
Thank you etrailer!
Helmut W.
11/9/2018
Fantastic! Works great
Installed it myself. Took about 3 hours. Video instructions were great. No cutting of the bumper for my 2014 X5, and only thing that didn't match my experience was that the rear reflectors don't come out they way the say in the video. Otherwise the unit tucks up under the bumper cover real nicely.
Eric B.
9/19/2020
Ive been using the hitch with a Thule hitch rack for the last year. The hitch is still rock solid, and looks like new. Its been a great investment.
Total experience with the product was excellent. I have a 2016 BMW X5 50i with “M” trim. I received the hitch in a couple of days. I have a friend in the Auto Body business that installed for me. Cost me $100 and a couple of beers. He followed written instructions and watched your 10-minute video. He said there were minor differences but nothing that caused a problem. My rear bumper did NOT have to be cut. There is 1/4” clearance between top of hitch and bottom of bumper. Everything about this experience has been excellent. I plan to use a Thule 4-bike rack with the hitch. Thank you!
I am mechanically inclined (thanks dad!) and so after finding out that my local Uhaul would charge $225 to install a hitch not purchased from them, decided to just do it myself as I had originally planned when I bought this hitch from eTrailer.com.
The most cringe-worthy part of this installation is that feeling of ripping the side of the rear bumper cover of your beautiful late model X5 apart and hearing those nasty popping sounds as evidenced in the video. Lest you feel you need to spend $150-$225 to have someone else install this hitch, I will attest to the fact that it is not that bad at all. If you change your own oil, rotate your own tires, or don't ever have to pause and recite "lefty loosey, righty tighty" then you're a great candidate to perform your own installation!
The video was key to making this an easy installation. I put my laptop on a bench next to my car while I played/paused each step and simply followed along. The toughest part of the installation was unclipping the rear bumper sensor wiring harness. It just did not want to release. That took me a good 25 mins.
This installation is definitely a two person job. I would never attempt this without a good helper with steady hands. A second person is definitely needed when realigning the rear bumper tabs with the rear bumper mounts and side mounts when buttoning everything back up.
I had to cut out a little extra space in the lower rear bumper fascia to get everything to sit right. I have the X5 50i with M Sport Pkg, so the rear bumper has additional design features that I do not believe are shared with the other trim levels. Three test fits and it was good to go.
The only thing I did not like about this kit was the supplied plastic rivets. The instructions call for a 5/32" rivet tool, which I have. The plastic rivets do not fit into the rivet tool. Not only that, but they did not actually fasten at all. I have to goto BMW tomorrow to buy OEM ones. Minor flaw, and I believe I read the other reviews with similar findings. No biggie, but it would be nice to have better quality rivets.
I am very satisfied with this hitch and the installation instructions. Here are some pics of my bike rack installed in the hitch on my 2013 X5 50i M Sport. :)
I installed a Draw-tite hitch form etrailer.com on my BMW X5 and the whole process went very smoothly. The instructional video they provide is spot on and covered every detail and actually showed the install on my model of car, a day after the install I towed a U-Haul trailer home from out of state with zero problems. The hitch is used regularly for my bike carrier and does a great job. I was totally impressed.
Straight forward install. Strong product. Suited for do it yourself-er with a modicum of tools and ability. Holds motorcycle rack with m/c (500lbs total) well at highway speed.
Tim
8/15/2020
1 year fu...pleased with rack. Confident in its ability. Recommended . Just as pleased 1 year later. Etrailer and Patrick, a pleasure doing business with you.
The receiver is exactly as described on the website. I completed the installation by myself in just over 3 hours. The video was the best part. Without the video (I actually referred to the videos for several model years), I would never have figured out the correct sequence to remove the rear valance. The video made the process easy to follow and included several helpful tips. The replacement pop rivets purchased from BMW (5mm shank) are bigger that a standard 3/16 inch rivet gun will accept. The best part of the installation was that no cutting was required. The rear valance on my 2015 X5 was already cut perfectly to accept the Draw-Tite receiver. It provides what looks like a factory installation. The receiver enables the use of a rear-mounted rather than a roof-top bike rack. Just what I was looking for.
I received one initially. I removed the bumper cover and found out that hitch didn't fit After a quick call, Hally C realized that one was for newer BMW X5. I told her the year of my BMW and she was able to ship me a new one.
The installation was quick after I received the correct part. There were a few minor things to adjust before installation.
1) cut out a notch at the bottom of the plastic cover
2) Relocate the electric connector.
I also got full refund of the wrong one I shipped it back to etrailer.
It took about 10 days.
Installed on 2017 X5 i35 MSport package. Although the listing states "excluding M performance models" by the manufacturer, it fit perfectly! I had my laptop in my garage and was following the instruction video as I was going through the process. I read other reviews and gave myself plenty of time to not rush and break anything. I bought a set of plastic pry tools for $8 to not scratch the plastic parts on removal. It took my about 3 hours which includes a trip to Lowe's to buy a longer socket to take out the 4 bumper beam nuts. I did not have to cut the bumper fascia and hitch comes out the back with a 1/4 inch clearance from plastic.
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Anonymous
3/2/2015
Mine is an BMW X5 2007 one hitch I looked at had to drill one hole in center of sub frame