Best Towing Setup for a 2013 BMW X5 35i
Question:
Hi - I havent seen any posts relating to the 2013 X5 35I model for best trailer hitch and ball combo. Any suggestions on the most efficient model for installation and performance? Thanks,
asked by: Trent M
Expert Reply:
For your 2013 BMW X5 35i I recommend going with the following towing equipment:
Curt Trailer Hitch - # 13077
Tekonsha ZCI Wiring - # 119250KIT
Ball Mount Kit - # 989900
The Curt hitch has the hidden crosstube and only measures 4" from the hitch pin hole to the bumper, the ZCI wiring uses clamps to connect to your OEM wiring so you won't be splicing into your wiring, and then the ball mount kit is a good overall solution 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.
Attached are some installation videos and a helpful article about choosing the correct ball mount for your application.
Products Referenced in This Question
ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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