What Do You Tow with your X5?

gvarr03 · 05-28-2019, 04:08 PM

I've recently installed a tow hitch on my '15 xDrive35d and was curious what do other X5 owners on this forum tow with their vehicles? Some tips and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also pictures are welcomed!

brevets10000 · 05-28-2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gvarr03

I've recently installed a tow hitch on my '15 xDrive35d and was curious what do other X5 owners on this forum tow with their vehicles? Some tips and recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also pictures are welcomed!

Don’t tow much, but I haul ass each time I’m in it

Silververtu · 05-28-2019, 09:12 PM

I don't tow but had seen a X5 towing a 23-26' air stream, quite cool looking.

18BMWX5M · 05-29-2019, 09:14 AM

I tow my jet ski with my X5M.

W37V · 05-29-2019, 11:03 AM

why tow when you can shove

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expidia · 05-29-2019, 11:17 AM

I tow a 15 foot aluminum boat. With trailer gas and accessories tops out at 1,600 lbs. Easiest way to gauge total weight is just drive onto a truck scale at a truck stop for a few bucks. You unhook the rig and drive the X5 off before they weigh it. I don’t even know the rig is on the back while driving. I use the Invisihitch. Next upgrade I’ll probably just let the dealer install their hideaway hitch. Was a pain in the ass installing it myself in my backyard.

andrewmr · 05-29-2019, 12:29 PM

Haven't towed anything with this X5.... but with the earlier X5 I drug an open trailer with a 993 track car. Trailer, car, tools, and other related stuff was probably 5,000 pounds. Did a very nice job of it.

BimmerTy · 05-29-2019, 12:43 PM

34' Fountain Center Console on 4 axle trailer.

...just kidding

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gvarr03 · 05-29-2019, 05:24 PM

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I tow a 15 foot aluminum boat. With trailer gas and accessories tops out at 1,600 lbs. Easiest way to gauge total weight is just drive onto a truck scale at a truck stop for a few bucks. You unhook the rig and drive the X5 off before they weigh it. I don’t even know the rig is on the back while driving. I use the Invisihitch. Next upgrade I’ll probably just let the dealer install their hideaway hitch. Was a pain in the ass installing it myself in my backyard.

Nice! Quick question: since you also have Invisihitch, do you know how can I get a second ball mount that fits our setup? I've been told they went out of business..

ComasF15 · 05-30-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by expidia

I tow a 15 foot aluminum boat. With trailer gas and accessories tops out at 1,600 lbs. Easiest way to gauge total weight is just drive onto a truck scale at a truck stop for a few bucks. You unhook the rig and drive the X5 off before they weigh it. I don’t even know the rig is on the back while driving. I use the Invisihitch. Next upgrade I’ll probably just let the dealer install their hideaway hitch. Was a pain in the ass installing it myself in my backyard.

Nice! Quick question: since you also have Invisihitch, do you know how can I get a second ball mount that fits our setup? I've been told they went out of business..

Exactly the reason I've just purchased a Stealth hitch.

gvarr03 · 05-30-2019, 10:00 AM

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Exactly the reason I've just purchased a Stealth hitch.

From their website it looks like the part could fit... Basically similar locking mechanism

ComasF15 · 05-30-2019, 10:31 AM

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Exactly the reason I've just purchased a Stealth hitch.

From their website it looks like the part could fit... Basically similar locking mechanism

I don't know about that, you could call as they are very helpful. Check classified section for Invisihitch parts. I didn't find anything on eBay.

https://stealthhitches.com/pages/contact-us

alphaod · 05-30-2019, 11:37 AM

Trees, dirt, bricks, furniture, whatever I need for a project and I don't want to put in my car, I use a trailer.

I usually just rent one from Uhaul when I need it. I don't own a trailer or anything permanent that requires one.

Basically as spacious as the trunk may be, I don't want to clean it up.

Zamorskii · 05-30-2019, 04:24 PM

The most I towed with my SDrive35i was a U-Haul aluminum flatbed trailer with a 328 convertible on it.

diesel733 · 05-31-2019, 11:18 PM

I tow a Porta Potty.

alphaod · 05-31-2019, 11:32 PM

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I tow a Porta Potty.

There is a bunk in there like a sleep cab.

Ben50i · 06-01-2019, 03:50 PM

22ft bay boat. 06' M3 ZCP

drowningman · 06-03-2019, 03:27 AM

An i3 - to prevent Range Anxiety

ComasF15 · 06-03-2019, 10:27 AM

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From their website it looks like the part could fit... Basically similar locking mechanism

I don't know. Rumors are they evolved from a split at invisihithch....

leo95se · 06-03-2019, 01:53 PM

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I don't know. Rumors are they evolved from a split at invisihithch....

They are different companies with different parts, unfortunately.

Anyway- tow my race car with it- fatty e92m3. Since sold and on the hunt for something new (to me) and lighter. Lol

Dirty Cash · 06-04-2019, 09:28 PM

12’ Homesteader Challenger.

M3-Mike · 06-05-2019, 08:18 PM

6000lbs Camper trailer.. no problem at all with my 35d, just make sure you get a brake controller on the trailer. I got the BMW wiring harness and updates to iDrive so that I can zoom in on the hitch. But the BMW hitch is no good as the ball is only 2", ended up with a Curt hitch which works very well.

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