What Parts Are Needed To Tow a Trailer with a 2016 BMW X5 That Has Trailer Coupling Prep S8SLA  

I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket #C58000 on the end of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13077. This is going to be a solid mount and will handle the weight of the connector and the 7-way harness when they are connected. Using a Mighty Cord…

The Class III Curt Trailer Hitch #C13144 does require the use of a stabilizer strap like part #18050 to comply with the warranty. Instead of going with the Curt option I recommend using the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #e98839 or the Draw-Tite #75876…

The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 is usually used on Class I or Class II hitches to help distribute the weight on them. Since your hitch #C13136 for your 2013 Ausi Q5 is a Class III hitch, then it does not need the stabilizing strap. If…

According to the online copy of your owner's manual, your 2013 Honda Accord Coupe has a maximum total trailer weight limit of 1,000 lbs. This includes the weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything inside or loaded on top of it. While CVT…

I checked with Stealth Hitches and the correct one for your X5 xDrive 35i M Sport is item #SH79VR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your BMW with included hardware. The Stealth Hitches item #SH79VR includes a 2" receiver that can only be…

I would be happy to help you set up your 2015 BMW X5 for towing. You're going to need a hitch, a couple wiring harnesses, brake controller, and a ball mount with a ball. For your hitch I recommend the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver item…

The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH33VR will come with a 7" Ball Mount #391BMU7S. When we had this installed on a 2014 BMW 3 series it had a ball height of 18-1/2". You can get either the 5" Ball Mount…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

I have a solution for you, but the EcoHitch #EH44FR is designed to fit on the 2018 BMW X5 and not the X6 For the 2018 BMW X6 you'll want to use the Curt #13077, which also has a concealed cross tube design like the EcoHitch. If you're going…

Both hitches fit certain models of the 2018 BMW X5. The EcoHitch #EH44FR will fit 2018 BMW X5 models, with the exception of M performance models (will fit M sport model) that have a rear back up sensor. The EcoHitch #306-X7265 fits 2018 X5 models…

For your 2017 BMW X5 a popular hitch option is the Draw-Tite hitch #75600. This is a 2 inch hitch rated for 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 600 pounds tongue weight. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you. I…

We have a version of the EcoHitch that fits your 2016 BMW X5 that was designed for versions of the vehicle that have the backup sensors with part #EH44FR. This would be your best option and gives you ability to remove lower hitch opening when not…