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Originally Posted by jimk
Thanks for sharing the picture. I see you are using a weight distribution hitch. What type is it and how do you like it? There isn't much information out there about BMWs and WDH but it appears that the WDH is not recommended on the X5. I plan on towing a 23 ft Jayco that weights 4200 lbs with my 35d and I'm not comfortable towing it without a WDH. Any input would be appreciated.
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Personally, I wouldn't use a weight distributing hitch for something that light. I would if I was up in the 6000+ lb range. BMW don't recommend them, but I think that is more to do with lack of knowledge than anything related to the vehicle itself.
Suggest you do a search for posts by withidl. He towed 8300 lbs of Airstream over the continental divide several times, tens of thousands of miles. He used a Hensley Arrow, IIRC. He documented his towing in the E53 forum. Great information. I think poster hayaku used an equalizer hitch as well, also documented in the E53 forum.
Here are a few threads to get you started:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...airstream.html
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...y-6900lbs.html
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...on-towing.html
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Last edited by JCL; 01-31-2011 at 02:05 AM.
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