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by Swelsh
Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:31 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tow weight chassis plate
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Re: Tow weight chassis plate

Thanks Graeme

I didn't realise things had changed so much in the UK, i only left 3 years ago!

The majority of the vans out here are all-terrain vans and weight from 2700kg to 3500kg so makes is it difficult to tow with a standard X5. Thankfully some of the lighter weight european vans are starting ...
by Swelsh
Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tow weight chassis plate
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Re: Tow weight chassis plate

Interesting, so no structural upgrades to the unibody?
Seems more of a cooling upgrade?

Thanks again,

scott
by Swelsh
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tow weight chassis plate
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Re: Tow weight chassis plate

[quote="graemeX5"]
Hi

I think the plate is the black sticker information on the drivers door shut B pillar as that shows tyre pressures etc

Here's a link to towing capacities for the X5 which should help
http://www.towingcapacity.co.uk/car-make-model/bmw/bmw-x5/

Graeme
[/quote]

Thanks Graeme ...
by Swelsh
Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:36 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tow weight chassis plate
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Tow weight chassis plate

Hi Folks

Does anyone know the location of the tow weight chassis plate that is bolted to the car?

I am trying to establish the towing weight of my 2008 X5 3.0D.

Now I know this has been done to death on a number of forums, but there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer.
My car is a UK specified ...