04-11-2022, 08:00 PM | #1 |
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GCWWR and towing
Does anyone know what the GCVWR is for the x7 in particular m50i?
Im looking to purchase a new x7 and trying to make sure it will sufficiently pull a 6600 lbs boat & trailer. It sounds like a lot of people are happy with how well the x7 tows.
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EDIT: I think you'll have to calculate the GCVWR yourself using trailer and door stickers. Definitely have not come across this being advertised anywhere. The max trailer weight for the X7 is 7507lbs with the V8 and OEM Trailer Package
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Unibody is not limiting factor for using weight distribution hitch. BMW simply does not test their vehicles for weight distribution hitches (these hitches are not allowed in Europe). However, a number of other German manufacturers are testing SUV for WDH. BMW for decades ignored US customers who want to with bimmers. Nothing new.
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"When you place the trailer's tongue weight on a vehicle with a steel frame, the weight can distribute through the frame rails without issues. A unibody vehicle is not nearly as rigid as a steel frame, so distributing trailer tongue weight on a unibody vehicle can be problematic." Could be right or wrong, I'm no expert. Maybe the X7's carbon core is even more rigid - who knows. Either way - WD is called out in the manual not to be used!
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Merc has the WD and non-WD sticker on the hitches. VW/Audi/Porsche were not consistent with the stickers on the hitches, but generally the hitches are ok to be used with WDH.
Unibody is more stiff than body on frame. The only concern with unibody could be the mounting points and the design of the hitch. As an example, E70 has long drop plates to the receiver which results with a lot of pressure on receiver when WDH is used. Reinforcement solves the issue. Just Google Can am hitch reinforcement. |
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