Recommended Wireless Trailer Brake Controller For 2021 BMW X5 W/ Stealth Hitches SH25VR Installed
Published 07/21/2021
Question:
Greetings. I have a Stealth Hitch Item # SH25VR for my 2021 BMW X5. Im looking at purchasing the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller Item # C51180. I have a question about the way the 7-wire plug is mounted vertically with the Stealth hitch and whether theres enough ground clearance to have the Curt controller and trailer wire in that configuration. Thanks.
asked by: Tom A
Expert Reply:
I have another option for you, but since the 7-way connector included with the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # SH25VR for your 2021 BMW X5 points down, the Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 will not fit as it will be very close to the ground.
Instead I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy RF # TK94FR which mounts to the frame of your trailer. The 7-way connector on your trailer will plug into the RF and the new cord will plug into the 7-way connector on your X5.
This will work in very much the same way as the Echo, but will not have the same ground clearance issues.
I included a video of the # TK94FR for you to take a look at.
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Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing - 4-Way Wiring Included
- 600 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Stealth Hitches
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