What do you tow behind your X?

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Originally Posted by DaveInVa

Do you use a load levelers with that much weight?

Yes, it's called "weight distribution". My hitch interface is a "Hensley Arrow" which incorporates mechanical (non friction) anti-sway with "weight distribution" spring bars that are adjusted by jack screws. The Hensley is kind of pricey at $2,700+. A little less expensive competitor which works on the same basis is called a "ProPride".

As the spring bars are tensioned the tongue weight is torqued to both the front axle of the X5 AND the Airstream axles. When I adjust the jack screws with my cordless drill one can actually see the torque loading the X5 front axle.

The 2001 X5 has a tow rating of 6,000# with a tongue weight of 600# both weight bearing and weight distributed. In actuality my Airstream usually weighs in at 8,000+# with a tongue weight (which is distributed) of 1,000+#.