4.8is and Boat Towing
 

Has anyone towed a boat with their 4.8is... this whole week I've been thinking of buying a 19' boat/weight with trailer about 3000lbs

All my friends are running their mouth saying shit like "Towing a boat with a BMW, you out of your mind" etc.

So can I hear any cases about towing boats with your 4.8is? :dunno:

Thanks

Michael

I don't think it'll be a problem. I just searched on tongue weight for a tow I may have to make and it seems you can put 600 lbs on the tongue, so your boat should put no more than 300 lbs on it and is 1/2 the towing limit.

Get new friends. :nanana:

"Towing a boat with a BMW, your out of your mind"....:D

I've seen bigger and heavier boats towed with X5's, including my shop formans multiple fishing boats. It will tow it without a problem, just make sure you got the OEM hitch and wiring.

Dude, your fine.

It can easily handle the load...i've towed similar weight with my 4.6is :thumbup:

:iagree: but also make sure you have trailer brakes. The weight limit for a trailer without brakes is 1600 lbs, from memory. You can use surge brakes, or electric brakes.

Look here for a few pictures of boats, trailers, and X5s.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...t-awesome.html

Thanks everyone....

Is this OEM and fit a 4.8is...

BMW E53 X5 N62 4.4L > Search > Hitch > ES#185392 Complete kit ready to install on your X5 - ECS Tuning Inc

or should I go with this one...

BMW X5 TRAILER HITCH KIT E53 x5 CLASS III 1999-2006 X5 :eBay Motors (item 290312537841 end time May-24-09 06:11:35 PDT)

The 1st one, hands down.

Just found out ECS orders them from BMW (new jersery ) (the 2nd link) and charges about $80 for delivery. So the 2nd link is about the same, maybe cheaper.