Can You Flat Tow?

merkaba · 10-04-2020, 08:03 PM

Hello I have a 2016 X5d that I’m interested in flat towing behind a motor home when we go on longer trips. Does anyone know if this is doable?

turboawd · 10-04-2020, 09:06 PM

I'd say no. The transfer case doesn't have a neutral position. So you'd have to put the x5 transmission in neutral. But if the engine is off, there will be no fluid be pumped thru the trans, and your output shaft of the transmission will be spinning with no lube. And will wear out.

scotty339 · 10-04-2020, 10:11 PM

No, you can not flat tow the X5.

merkaba · 10-05-2020, 06:18 AM

Dang, ok thanks.

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merkaba Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Can You Flat Tow? Hello I have a 2016 X5d that I’m interested in flat towing behind a motor home when we go on longer trips. Does anyone know if this is doable?
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10-04-2020, 09:06 PM	#2
turboawd Banned 1636 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I'd say no. The transfer case doesn't have a neutral position. So you'd have to put the x5 transmission in neutral. But if the engine is off, there will be no fluid be pumped thru the trans, and your output shaft of the transmission will be spinning with no lube. And will wear out.
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scotty339 First Lieutenant 147 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 x35i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	No, you can not flat tow the X5.
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10-05-2020, 06:18 AM	#4
merkaba Enlisted Member 7 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5d Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Dang, ok thanks.
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