Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Ball Mount for 2016 BMW X1

Published 05/22/2020

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(48)

$237.87

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

(820)

$91.67

Question:

Thank you Jason! How about my other question about installers in my area? Thanks

asked by: Alex S

Expert Reply:

For your 2016 BMW X1, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13303. The towing capacity of your vehicle is rated at 3,700 lbs, so that is the maximum weight you can tow. This will work for your boat, jet ski, and bikes.

For your wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Connector # 118717 which will be plug and play. Then you can use the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K # C45534 to get your vehicle ready for towing a trailer with a 2 inch ball compatible coupler which is most common for what you described towing.

expert reply by: Jason S

Alex

5/22/2020

Thank you Jason! How about my other question about installers in my area? Thanks

Jason S.

5/22/2020

Sorry I missed that. We don't have a list of installers, so we simply recommend going to a mechanic you trust. Any mechanic can install a trailer hitch and wiring harness, so it is most important to use someone you trust will do good work and stand behind their work. The estimated install time for the hitch is 1 hour and the harness will be about the same so you can estimate installation cost.