Tow Package For A 3000 lb Boat Trailer On A 2015 BMW X5 28s

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What tow package should I order for my 2015 X5 28s? I will be towing a 3000lb boat and trailer. Also, do you have or can you refer me to installation service? Thanks!

asked by: Brad W

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For your 2015 BMW X5 28s I recommend the etrailer class 3 round tube trailer hitch # e84AR. I like our etrailer hitches a lot. They are virtually identical to the Curt brand hitches, but are priced slightly lower. Who doesn't like saving money? The etrailer brand hitches have a matte black coating while the curt brand is a glossy black finish. This hitch is rated for 6000 lbs towing and 600 tongue weight and will be plenty strong for your 3000 lb boat and trailer. With that I also recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. This comes with everything you will need to hitch up your trailer including a carrying case.

For your wiring I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter Kit with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56190KIT. This will power your brake lights, tail lights and turn signals.

If the trailer has surge brakes you can use the 5 way flat adapter kit # C57187. This will add on a reverse light wire and allow for use of a surge brake actuator. This would only be needed if the trailer has a 5-flat connector.

If your trailer has electric brakes with a 7-way connector, you will need the universal install kit # ETBC7. This kit comes with everything you need to upgrade the 4-pin connection to a 7 way. You would also need a brake controller. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.

I have included links to a few install videos below as well as some other information you might find useful.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Although the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part #75600, and the Curt Trailer Hitch, part #13077, are both great hitches that both have a 6,000 lb max Gross Trailer Weight and a 600 lb max Tongue Weight, I recommend going with the Draw-Tite #75600. The…

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Answer 2

The Curt #13077 and Draw-Tite #75600 are both at a weight rating where it could be considered a class III or IV. A class III is rated up to 6,000lbs with up to 600lbs of tongue weight. While a class IV is rated higher there is not a specific number…

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Answer 3

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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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 9

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 11

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 12

Hey George, for your 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid we have the Curt hitch part #C34FR62ZY as a confirmed fit but it's on a little bit of a backorder at the moment which is why you don't see any hitch options in our fitguide. The hitches from…

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