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.

Oh wait, I guess I blew through the ebay link too quick to realize it was BMW of bloomfield and an OEM hitch as well... I guess it doesn't matter where you get it from as long as you get the proper hitch.

May be worth calling the dealers around your area for pricing. May be able to get a good price without paying for shipping.

Funny this thread came up but i just pulled my 24 ft ponton boat with a 115 on the back without a problem dont sweat it. oem all the way far supeior