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Originally Posted by Polo08816
A diesel engine won't affect sway since the powertrain has little to do with handling or stability.
Were you using a weight distributing hitch when you towed that camper?
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I got info from BMW that they do not recommend WD Hitches on X5.
Same from invisihitch who installed my hitch.
The BMW Diesel is doing fine pulling a trailer, nothing wrong with that.
It only got hot here in the Georgia Mountains, but nothing dramatic.
It also pulled engine wise better than our first RAM 1500 with the 5.7 HEMI.
I figured that the X5 is just too short and light for proper RV Trailer towing.
"The tail wagging the dog" thing.
I also asked BMW for this topic as their is barely information in the USA available on the towing specs etc.
On the other side the X5 is well prepared for towing and even comes with a back cam view on the hitch for proper hitching up (hack via coding).
BMW answer was that they want their cars in The US understood as Performance Cars and not as Tow Vehicle.
Hence no OEM Hitch from Factory.
Pulling with our todays RAM 3500 teaches you that BMW know why they hold this position.
In EU this is a different situation as any trailer size and weight is much more regulated.