09-15-2018, 08:42 PM | #1 |
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Trailering Capacity / Limits - x6 xdrivex35i
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I know that the stated towing limit on this vehicle is 6000lbs with a 600lbs tongue weight, however, i have read that if one is towing a trailer that is not equipped with brakes then the towing capacity is limited to 1653lbs (750kg). Unfortunately i can not find anything solid from the factory to confirm or deny this. Essentially my boats is ~3000 lbs with trailer and I'm hoping that it can be towed with the vehicle, however, would prefer not to wind up with a boat in the back seat. Does anyone have any info on this subject? thanks in advance Last edited by seanab; 09-16-2018 at 06:36 AM.. |
09-16-2018, 08:24 AM | #2 |
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You should get a trailer with brakes. 3000 lbs is too heavy to not have trailer brakes. Just buy a wireless brake controller and hookup will not take any longer once you have that setup. Don't risk your safety by trying to save a few bucks.
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The pulling and the tow system was not the problem just that the break system on our cars are not made for that. I bought a plug and play remote controlled break controller... and was happy that I did. I assume your trailer has breaks? If your interested I can find out what the brand is... don't remember as I hardly ever use it anymore these days... You might also want to do a search in the forum there are tons of towing threads... |
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Feel free to ignore the advice and see what happens. I think you will find that your brakes on the X5 will be inadequate. At best your X5 brakes will wear quickly. More worrying to me would be scary trailer sway or an accident if you need to stop quickly or you are in windy conditions or driving downhill. The trailer brakes are there to help pull the trailer taught when it starts to sway. Using only the brakes on the tow vehicle does not have the same effect. With respect to my comment about the cost of a brake controller, I threw that in because I thought it might be a factor for you. I could not think of any other reason not to have trailer brakes. Just trying to help here. You might consider showing a bit more appreciation. |
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