BMW X5M Towing Travel Trailer- Part 2- Q&A

I decided to rent a travel trailer from Outdoorsy. This would be one of the largest, heaviest things I've towed with the X5. It did it without breaking a sweat. This video is going to cover hookup and first impressions towing the travel trailer, including the equipment I used. If you haven't watched part 1. Check that out here!----
Vehicle- 2016 BMW X5 M
Stealth Hitch
Trailer
2018 Imagine By Grand Design 2400BH
Dry Weight
505 Tonque
5000ish Trailer
Loaded Weight
660 Tonque
5500 Trailer
Total Loaded- 11,680 with me sitting inside
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[@depsidynamic]

Quick tip, you can use one of the number keys as a hot key to the sport gauges by holding it down and setting it.

[@eddiemcars]

Thanks! Sometimes I forget about those things!

[@mboss_f8618]

Another great video, Eddie!

[@minnesotamotors9976]

Think I can do 28 foot toy hauler 5500lb empty 1400lb side by side loaded in rear

[@GregUhrlass]

I have a 2022 BMW X5 M50i and am considering picking up a stealth hitch after watching this. Did you have any type of factory tow option installed prior to setting this up or is everything aftermarket. I'm trying to determine if it's worth buying stealth hitch since I don't think my BMW has any type of factory towing setup.

[@dimitryc6294]

Hey Edward, I co-own and operate a Mobile Detailing business out of Orlando, Fl. We have a enclosed trailer with an incredible setup and I bet you couldn’t guess what we tow with. Anyway, if there’s a way to ask a couple questions and compare experiences , let me know how we can make that happen!

[@eddiemcars]

Sure! Message me on IG

[@86jmillar]

I am looking at a 2018 x5m and the local bmw dealer said the x5m is not rated for towing? What tow hitch brand are you using?

[@minnesotamotors9976]

Also what mode do you tow in sport?

[@nightfallm4981]

Are you towing while on coilovers? It looks lowered but I thought maybe this was from the weight? Does it self adjust on aftermarket suspension or is that OEM?

[@eddiemcars]

It’s factory suspension. It dropped while the engine was off. Soon as I started the engine, the raised back up to factory height.

[@ShamsMali]

@@eddiemcars did you have problems with rear suspension air bags? Mine used to sag and it does lift it up when engine is on but this resulted in air bags having leaks. Ending up going to dealership to replace the air bags.

[@Lucifermymaster]

Neeer! M es bmw vel egy rabszolga vonszol egy lakókocsit?😃😃😃

[@evajackson4213]

Can you tow with a smaller BMW? The X1 or X2?

[@eddiemcars]

They can tow, nothing like the video but around 3500 lbs which is best in class when you compare it to something like a CR-V or RDX which can only do 1500lbs.

[@minnesotamotors9976]

What height is the hitch raise?

[@eddiemcars]

I have the 7” short from stealth hitch. I’m not sure if the exact rise because it’s not listed.

[@o_gzimusic3244]

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[@eddiemcars]

2nd.