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Old 04-13-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Fowler View Post
Thanks for sharing info. I have the BMW hitch mounted but not used yet. I remember somewhere instructions said not to use load equalizer on X with self leveling rear suspension. If you have leveling why what was your thinking on equalizer? Also, I have no experience with the wireless brakes; your impressions? Thanks again.
The factory hitch has two different ratings on it- load carrying and weight distributing. I've never seen anything that says not to use a WD platform, and have towed probably 30,000 on this X5 with rear self leveling and never an issue.
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