Parts Needed To Tow A 16 Foot Catamaran With A 2014 BMW 535i

Updated 10/25/2021 | Published 10/24/2021

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Class I Drawbar - 4" Rise - 9" Long - 2,000 lbs

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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

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Question:

Can I use a class 1 in a 2014 BMW 535i to tow a Hobie cat 16’. Total weight with trailer max 800lbs Thanks

asked by: Juan

Expert Reply:

There will be no issue at all towing an 800 pound trailer with the Curt # C11381 once installed on your 2014 BMW 535i. This is rated to tow up to 2,000 pounds and will handle the weight perfectly fine, but you will need a few other parts to complete the set up.

First will be a ball mount and ball. The correct ones will depend on where the hitch sits and how far the coupler sits off the ground as well as the coupler size. As a few examples, the Curt Ball Mount # C45021 will have a 4 inch rise, so if the bottom of the coupler is at 16 inches and the top of the receiver is 12 inches, this would make a good option. If said coupler is a 1-7/8", you will need the # C40001. If it is a 2", you will need the # C40018. The # F-4 pin and clip will then hold everything in place.

The last thing you will need is some wiring. I recommend the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT. This harness installs without splicing into your wiring. Other than the wire that needs to run up to the battery, it will not actually cut or even make any contact with the wires. This will keep all the computers and other electrical systems in your 2014 BMW 535i fully protected.