Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2018 BMW X1
Updated 01/22/2019 | Published 01/17/2019
Question:
I have a 2018 BMW X1 that I need a hitch and wiring kit for so that I can tow my small camper, what should I get?
asked by: Mary S
Expert Reply:
The hitch I recommend for your 2018 BMW X1 is the Draw Tite part # 76018 because it has the best capacities of the hitches we offer for your vehicle, has a concealed crosstube, and also has a bracket storing a trailer wiring connector. I attached an install video and picture for this for you to check out as well.
The trailer wiring kit I recommend is the ZCI part # 119250KIT because it installs without requiring any splicing to your vehicle wiring and because it has the most reliable converter box of all of the kits we offer.
Since 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.
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