What do you tow behind your X?

[X5Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Cchandler

great photos...what kind of ski boat is that? I like the tow cover - really protects the bow well...

Is that a Merc outboard?

It is a Magnum 1850 ski boat, designed and built here in New Zealand

Magnum 1850 Specs

The cover was an optional cover from the factory, works really well and is also waterproof. Those bow skirts actually 'float' about 100mm off the hull, so any stones etc that hit the cover don't come into contact with the hull.

And yes it is a mighty Merc 200 EFI running a 21" Hi-Five prop for skiing, and a 23" 3 blade Quicksilver for ski racing

[upallnight]

[davintosh]

Just thought I'd revive this thread to show what I was dragging around with the X5 last night...

Both cars have manual transmissions. Had to tow the e32 out to where my daughter was stranded with the e36 compact that had blown one of its spark plugs out.

[ants_oz]

Our caravan

[Cchandler]

that's a great looking setup! What are the specs on that trailer - length?

also couldn't quite tell from photo do you have larger mirrors attached?

thanks...

[Ricky Bobby]

Dave your tow setup is lookin good!

[GSXRliterbikz]

I've towed a few of these with my old 04 3.0. Handled the weight fine, just lacked the power needed to go up hills. I was down to 45 a few times on the highway coming up through Vermont.

[HTOWN///M]

So the 3.o handles it well? I just picked up an 03' 3.0 X5 and was worried that it might not tow my m3 around when i need it to. Glad to see it towed the e38 well!

[ants_oz]

Originally Posted by Cchandler

that's a great looking setup! What are the specs on that trailer - length?

also couldn't quite tell from photo do you have larger mirrors attached?

thanks...

The caravan is 19'6" internal length. More like 25' hitch to rear bumper. She weighs in at around 5400lbs and tows like a dream. That is one of the benefits of a diesel though, all that torque is delivered from idle.

Yes, towing mirrors are needed as a legal requirement here in Australia. I use Milenco Aero 2, which are a European mirror renowned for their clarity, stability, and ease of fitment.

[GSXRliterbikz]

Originally Posted by HTOWN///M

So the 3.o handles it well? I just picked up an 03' 3.0 X5 and was worried that it might not tow my m3 around when i need it to. Glad to see it towed the e38 well!

It did alright. My trip was from central jersey to nh through the green mtns. The car and full hauler weighed in at almost 7k. So an m should be fine.