We've discussed it before, and last time it was a Versa-Haul as well.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...solutions.html

Bottom line is, a trailer is a much safer bet than a hitch carrier. You are hanging the weight out farther than the hitch is designed to carry a load.

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