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You don’t have to sacrifice the look of your vehicle to get real towing power. This hitch installs behind the bumper so the cross tube stays out of sight. When you’re not towing, remove the ball mount or 2" receiver and there’s no visible hardware left behind. That means no bulky steel hanging under the bumper—just a clean, factory-style finish that keeps your vehicle looking sharp.
Switching from towing a small trailer to hauling bikes or a cargo rack is simple. The center block lets you pop in either the included ball mount for towing or the 2" receiver for accessories—no tools required. The tight-fitting design keeps everything secure with no rattle or play, and the integrated lock gives you theft protection when it’s all latched in place. When you’re done, just release it with the key and stow the attachment until next time.
This hitch isn’t just for looks—it’s built to work hard. The stainless steel body resists corrosion and meets SAE J684 towing safety regulations. It’s rated for 8,000 lbs gross trailer weight and up to 800 lbs tongue weight when using the ball mount (600 lbs when using the receiver). The durable powder coat finish adds another layer of rust protection so it stays solid through years of weather and road grime.
Installing this hitch doesn’t require drilling or welding. It bolts up using existing connection points to maintain your vehicle’s crumple zones and ground clearance. The included 7-way wiring harness connects directly to the battery to prevent overloading your electrical system, powering your trailer lights safely every time you hook up.
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Ratings & Reviews
Outstanding. Great service, instructions and videos. Installed with no surprises. High quality product.
Alex did a great job answering all my questions! Installing this was definitely a task. Even though the instructions and video are great, make sure to give yourself plenty of time and have a helper. Very satisfied with the end results!
the right product for my vehicle and easy to follow instructions for installation. Also, fast delivery
The hitch is 5 out of 5. Degree of difficulty to install - you better have an expert. The only thing we didn’t like was all the wiring. It was some confusing - even with a CSE certified guy installing - it was overwhelming.
This unit is awesome. Definitely a challenging install but YouTube video was very helpful. When hitch is off you can’t tell vehicle has hitch all. If I wanted to be picky, foot kick hatch opener doesn’t work when hitch is installed
Added this to my 2021 BMW X5. This enabled me to be able to have the foot movement tailgate release option and a towing package…. Something that’s not an available option from BMW. If you order the vehicle with the towing package you loose the foot release option.
The hitch is pretty great - super solid and well made. It came delivered well packaged and with no blemishes. It really is a 10 on the difficulty installation scale but the video on etrailer makes it possible.
I bought this trailer to install on my 2022 BMW X5. It was installed by a recommended dealer, they did a fantastic job. I would recommend having it professionally installed after witnessing the installation.
It works as advertised in every way. I would highly recommend this hitch.
This hitch kit is well built, quality. I love the fact that it is hidden when not in use. The installation instructions and video are very helpful. The quick release hitch receiver works flawlessly. The grade of steel and welds are excellent. This is an American made product and was designed and built to last. Very happy with this purchase.
Hi the hitch is very robust and easy to use. I'm quite happy with it except for the issue with the wiring bracket place versus where it should mount according to vehicle manufacturer's cutout. This does not affect the operation of the hitch but I had to cut the other side of the plate to make it fit with the wiring bracket (as I reported when purchased).
The hitch itself is great and accomplishes exactly what I was after - a useful hitch that is not visible at all when not in use! I found installation of the hitch to be very simple and straight foward. The instructions were detailed and spot on. Had an issue getting the wiring harness set up correctly, but etrailer CSR talked me through what I had done and quickly helped me resolve my issue! And on top of all of that they had the best price on the internet. Could not be happier.
I was concerned that I couldn't find a suitable hitch for my BMW X5 hybrid. It was very new and I thought the electric drive might make a hitch too complicated. Fortunately, I found on here on etrailer and I was assured it would work. I received it promptly and reviewed the installation instructions. They seemed a little more than I was willing to tackle so I contacted etrailer and they found someone within a mile who could install it. The installation went smoothly and aside from a misunderstanding of how the key was used to install the hitch, it's been working great ever since. I'm very please how it all turned out. Having a hitch adds greater capability for the car.
The Stealth hitch looks great on my SUV. The install was more challenging than the install video indicated but it was complete and went as expected.
Well engineered and built - with one exception. The safety chain loops are ridiculously small. While they will (most likely) accommodate the S hooks on a safety chain, it is impossible to get a bike security cable through them. For that reason I am knocking off one star.
Love my hitch receiver. Tow's my travel trailer like a champ. Also, I Needed a replacement part and the company swapped out the part free of charge.
Appreciate being asked for a rating one year after which gives time to actually use product. I was Leary it would not fit however it fit just fine. Wife and I installed in one afternoon. Looks complex but if you look beyond all that is behind the panels and focus on the install... it is straight forward. I did trim a bit more on the underside to make access easier and you cant see it. I also placed the fuse and electronics where it could be accessed later (if need be). I tow allot and it works perfectly fine for all my needs. Happy towing!
Outstanding company with superior product. Answered all my questions, ensured fast delivery and offered technical assistance if needed. "etrailer" Stealth Hitch is the way to go.
Peter
4/14/2025
Well built Stealth Hitch to include the accessories. Remains dependable and always easy to utilize. Perfect fit for the BMW X5. Etrailer is very easy to work with and answer questions.
Jesse M.
4/14/2025
Used this to carry a Kuat rack and 4 bikes (one e-bike) on a road trip from Alabama to Utah and back over three weeks. No issues. It is a very stressful install as a lot has to be removed, but instructions and [online] were fairly straight forward.
Great Towing solution for my BMW X5 4.0 M series. Definitley an involved installation but with the careful instructions and super helpful videos, everything was well explained. Took me the better part of 4 hours total by myself... Looks great (or doesn't since its hidden) & works perfectly. Love it!
I’m not a reviewer by any means but I’ll take my time to write this one. I have nothing but good things to say about this towing kit. It was the first hitch I ever installed. I followed the instructions and the instructional video closely. Combination of the two was the only way I could’ve done it correctly. The only complaint I have is that neither paper nor the video have the instructions how to put everything back together. It’s only says to follow the instructions in reverse order which is not very helpful. I numbered all the screws and parts with the paper instruction step number so I was able to follow it in reverse. It took me about 8 hours, with breaks, from start to finish. I’m not a mechanic and I did it on my garage floor with a lot of borrowed tools. (although I’m pretty handy and have repaired small engines before) The main reason why I took on this install was that the mechanic I had appointment with told me it will take him double the time (there fire double the price) that he originally thought and he didn’t have time to do it on Saturday when I had the appointment. I was so mad I decided to do this myself.
As for the product itself, all the parts look solid and sturdy. The hitch works well, you can not see any part of it when the ball is removed. I towed my trailer many times now, all works as it should. The only small downside is the installation of the ball to the receiver, You have to get down on your knees to do that. (I carry soft foam bleacher seat in the trunk to kneel on)
Overall I’m very pleased with this towing kit.
The installation video online was excellent. Its a challenging install on a X5 but myself and my 12 year old did it. When the hitch is not in its impossible to see the mount and it does not interfere with the tailgate sensor. BMW wanted $x,xxx to install and take 2 weeks, we got it done!
Rudy
7/30/2023
1 year later and the hitch and trailer brake have worked flawlessly!
Kit comes with everything you need. Looks great! I had it installed
Eric
7/16/2026
Easy to use works great and I really like that you can’t see it when you’re not using it.
This is a high quality hitch and towing kit. Everything is heavy duty and the parts are all quality made.
I’m 71 and did this install myself. I used to have a pickup, to tow my bass tracker, but upgraded my tow vehicle to a BMW X5.
One thing you might want to consider adding to the instructions (which are very good) is a picture (see pic) of the body snaps/clips where the rear facia is held to the body on each side of rear hatch door.
The kit and included materials were top notch. Everything needed was included, including color printed install instructions.
All holes lined up perfectly, fit and finish were spectacular. This was one where I'm glad I spent the extra for the stealth hitch install of going with the Curt hitch.
Install was tedious - it took me a full 8 hours fully solo. I paired it with a Tekonsha ZCI zero splice kit to avoid cutting any of the wires in the BMW. It ended up being a very clean install, and I was able to splice a trailer-side 4 pole connector into the included stealth hitch harness for easy connection. (Tekonsha -> Hopkins (Output side only, cut away from the controller) -> 7 pole plug. Direct wired 12V power for the 7-pole plug to the battery with inline fuse.
Instructions were good, but definitely watch the video before installing to give you an overview and have it handy during the tear down.
One tip - make a slightly bigger hole in the external seal than indicated. I went up to 11/32nds. But the biggest help in passing the harness through the seal was to apply a light coat of grease or vaseline to the outer sleeve of the wires. Once a little of that got on the rubber grommet it made pulling it through incredibly easy.
Excellent Kit – Challenging Install but Very Well Supported
I installed this on my BMW X6 myself. I’m pretty handy and comfortable working on cars, and the kit along with the tow wiring add-on included everything needed to complete the job.
The install on the X6 is definitely not the easiest since the rear bumper and several components have to be removed, but the instructions were clear and the online installation videos from etrailer were extremely helpful. Having both the written instructions and the video walkthrough made the process much easier.
If you take your time and stay organized while removing the trim and hardware, everything comes apart and goes back together relatively smoothly.
Once installed, I torqued all bolts to the specified torque values and tested both the receiver and the wiring harness. Everything worked perfectly.
Overall, this is a very high-quality kit and I’m very happy with the result. For anyone comfortable with DIY work and basic tools, this is absolutely doable at home and can save a significant amount on installation costs.
Lazer S.
3/17/2026
Glad we could help, Jason! This one is definitely a bit involved and I'm happy to hear our install videos made that a little less difficult! ^___^ I would typically ask what you will be using the hitch for, but your last picture answers that question pretty clearly. Are you purely a road rider or do you do other stuff too?
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Bryan
8/10/2024
It has been functioning as it should, no problems. Have used it extensively for carrying bicycles and occasionally for hauling stuff with a trailer. Life would be much tougher without it.