Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for Towing with a 2013 BMW X5 3.5i

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Need a trailer hitch and wiring for a 2013 BMW X5 3.5i. Can you recommend what i need?

asked by: Bob J

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I recommend going with the Curt trailer Hitch # 13077 and then the Tekonsha ZCI Wiring Kit # 119250KIT for towing with your 2013 BMW X5 3.5i because the Curt hitches tend to have the best welds and thicker powder coats, and then the ZCI wiring keeps you from having to splice into your OEM wiring.

To complete a towing setup you also need a ball mount kit. I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900 because it includes two ball mounts, one with a 3/4” rise/2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise/4” drop, a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip. You will want to refer to the attached ball mount article to ensure that this kit is correct for your towing application.

I have attached some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I talked to my contact at EcoHitch and the determining factor with this is whether or not your M package includes the backup sensors or not. If you do not have the backup sensors on your 2015 BMW X5 the ECO-hitch #306-X7265 will work for you. If your…

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Answer 2

The Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part #119250KIT which is a fit for your 2013 BMW X5 will not require any expensive programing from the dealer in order to function properly. Once you connect to the correct wires all you will…

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Answer 3

Good questions, and yes, the Curt hitch and wiring harness will fit your 2012 BMW X5 with the M-Sport package. If you take a look at the cut out I added of a customer review, you can see that the hitch is a fit; so exactly what you need is the…

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Answer 4

Since your 2012 BMW X5 currently has nothing, it sounds like you do not have a tow package. Given the lack of tow package and the year/make/model of your vehicle, there are not going to be any plug-n-play options available. I will list out the parts…

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Answer 5

Hi Jim; the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver #SH64MR will not cause the loss of functionality for the kick sensor. With the receiver installed you may have to put your foot on either side to trip the sensor. With the receiver removed it will work…

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Answer 6

The easiest way to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2013 BMW X5 is to start with a 4-way and then convert it to a 7-way. For wiring, use the ZCI kit, part #119250KIT, instead. The ZCI sensors that clamp to your X5's wiring to detect the…

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Answer 7

According to my contact in the Tech Services department at Tekonsha, the #119250KIT will have no impact on the vehicle which would require a software update because the voltage to power the trailer lights is obtained directly from the battery. Your…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are asking about the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the shank of the ball mount that slides into the hitch. That distance is 2-1/2 inches. I attached a picture that shows this dimension as well.

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75492 you initially purchased fits a 2000 - 2006 BMW X5 so we need to get you a new trailer hitch for your 2018 model. For that I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e84AR because it has the…

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Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for Towing with a 2013 BMW X5 3.5i

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