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01-11-2019, 02:32 PM
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No experience towing with it, but I've read the same as above.
What I have liked is self leveling while carrying heavy loads. Comes in handy when carrying sand bags or roofing singles.
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01-11-2019, 05:31 PM
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I'm really glad they did not blow out when I was towing that load  I had a Chinese airbag blowout on me while not towing any load at about 80mph and it was quite the surprise I sprang for an Arnot bag to replace that one  Mike
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01-12-2019, 02:11 PM
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When I was in Colorado, I towed with the X5 every week. Anything from, mini cooper all the way to other X5, the height control is a plus for sure, as it keeps it level through the entire trip. I towed my 97 M3 from Colorado to Idaho, combine GWR was 11-12K total, and it did just fine.
Now I am prepping the X5 to travel back to Colorado Or Texas it all depends... with a Travel Trailer max weight is 4,500lbs so it should be just fine. As for my airbags, they are OE, and I am planning to replace them with ARNOTT brand from Rockauto. They are $97.79 with the same warranty from manufacture, and cheaper somehow  . I did do a complete suspension refresh. I just need to do that refresher kit on my wife's X3, and we will be all prepped and ready to go on this road trip of 844-1201 miles depends on the location.
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01-12-2019, 04:58 PM
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Both my X5's have been springers. Here's what my first X5 looked like pulling my Ferrari across the country when we moved to Charlotte. I wish I had the bags...
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01-12-2019, 06:33 PM
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01-14-2019, 04:36 PM
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love that 348
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01-12-2019, 06:36 PM
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Well from the consensus in this thread plus what I have read elsewhere the rear air is a keeper. Since I will tow with this one no matter what else it needs after I change both bags I will fix it to keep the rear air suspension.
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01-13-2019, 04:40 AM
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01-12-2019, 08:20 PM
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Not as a stylist as towing a Ferrari but, no sagging. This waws before I purchase an adjustable hitch
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01-13-2019, 09:44 AM
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I can second this - replacing rear air bags is a relatively easy project. Pull the fuse (rear fuse box) when you do it and replace after everything is reassembled. Very good reminder to indeed (as suggested) replace the rear upper control arm that frequently has play and gives you FAR more negative camber than needed. Arnott products work well, lifetime warranty. Buy directly from them on line.
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