Why Doesn't Draw Tite Hitch # 75761 Fit BMW X1 Models without Sunroof

Updated 07/08/2024 | Published 02/08/2018

Question:

Will this hitch fit my 2014 BMW X1? It does not have a panoramic sunroof. The description specifically mentions the sunroof, why does this matter? Do you provide a hitch that will work on a 2014 BMW X1 with NO sunroof?

asked by: Michael R

Expert Reply:

I agree that is an unusual fit exclusion for your 2014 BMW X1, but the roof of a vehicle is a large part of the structure of it. Different roof types will require different frame setups. So what that means is that the versions of your 2014 BMW X1 that have the panoramic sunroof vs. the ones that do not will have different frame designs.

That is why the Draw Tite hitch part # 75761 that you referenced does not fit the versions of the vehicle that do not have the sunroof.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jen

7/8/2024

I have a sunroof on my 2014 BMW X1 it looks panoramic to me but a dealer suggested that it was not. Did they make different types of sunroofs for the 2014 BMW x1 x28i? I have the M version and it was factory direct Can I safely assume that my large sunroof is a panoramic one? I cannot imagine there were Different sunroof options but just wanted to be sure since the Capit guy suggested it wasn’t. Maybe the newer x1s have a different sunroof but could I still have a panoramic sunroof? Because I really would like a hitch to tow a teardrop trailer.

Jameson C.

7/8/2024

@Jen The dealer should be the final authority on what type of roof you have if they took a look at it. I would have a hard time disagreeing with them unless you just talked to the wrong person. That said I can't really imagine they had two really large sunroof styles for your vehicle.

Jen

7/8/2024

@JamesonC Thanks! I called the car dealer and they looked up my purchase and I do have a panoramic sunroof !!! Woo hoo! Will be buying a trailer hitch now. Thanks.