Thanks for the ideas. Trailer weight issues that concern me are not exceeding the load capacity of the tires (7k lbs so I should be ok) and definitely not being overweight in any way, shape or form. I don't want to give the lawyers or insurance companies any ammo should an accident occur.

The expense of this trailer is mostly the aluminum structure. Look at a Featherlite in this size. They aren't cheap either, and frankly, they don't seem to have the same level of thought put into them that this one does. Skinning the underside of the trailer is pretty smart as is the rear door spring being at the hinge instead of overhead (I'm always trying to decapitate myself on the door cables...).

As for the expense, it beats having a crew cab dually in the driveway by a long shot! Plus, the X5 is a bit nicer to drive and sit in (though the truck isn't so bad w/leather, etc.!!!).

Pretty much my take-away from this thread is that: I can tow this trailer no problem weight wise, keep up maintenance on brakes, coolant, etc. (I'm an obsessive over maintainer anyway), get a weight distributing hitch (got one), and drive.

Thanks all!

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Kirk
Las Vegas
2016 X5 40e Mineral White/Black Dakota Leather, ZLL, ZCW, ZDA, ZDB, ZPP, multi contour seats, rear side window shades, HK stereo
2011 E90M3, 6-speed manual