Recommended Trailer Hitch And Wiring For 2010 BMW X3

Updated 03/01/2016 | Published 02/28/2016

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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$185.50

ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit

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$192.62

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

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$93.56

Question:

would like trailer hitch installation for 2010 BMW X3. including hitch and wire harness. Thanks

asked by: Burns

Expert Reply:

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2010 X3 is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, part # 75371. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat # 119250KIT. This harness comes with the circuit module that protects your X3 from electrical shorts, and will work with LED or incandescent lights. It also comes with a circuit tester that helps find the correct wires behind the tail lights. I have attached a link to an installation video for this wiring harness you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L