BMW X1 18d se sdrive
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EmilysDad replied on 15/10/2017 21:51
Posted on 15/10/2017 21:36 by rich 81Hi
I'm looking at a brand new X1 to to my 1500kg bailey. Is anybody towing with one of these ?
It looks small but its 2000kg with 150 bhp so its similar stats as an x trail i used to tow with.
rich 81 replied on 15/10/2017 22:14
EmilysDad replied on 15/10/2017 22:19
lornalou1 replied on 15/10/2017 22:31
Posted on 15/10/2017 22:31
x trail is no where near 2 tonnes
RRP: From £23,130
Towing capacity: 1,500 to 2,000 kg
Fuel economy: 44-58 mpg combined (35-49 city, 48-63 highway)
Dimensions: 4,640 mm L x 1,820-1,830 mm W x 1,710-1,740 mm H
Kerb weight: 1,460 to 1,675 kg
bmw x1
RRP: From £25,960
Dimensions: 4,439 mm L x 1,821 mm W x 1,598 mm H
Fuel economy: 45-69 mpg combined (37-58 city, 51-76 highway)
Towing capacity: 1,700 to 2,000 kg
Kerb weight: 1,475 to 1,690 kg
rich 81 replied on 15/10/2017 22:36
Posted on 15/10/2017 22:36
The MGW for a 2005 X trail is 2050. I want to know if anyone has been towing with the X1. I didn't ask for google experts to give me figures which i already know, If you haven't got one or haven't towed with one then don't fill up this discussion please, I can google myself if i need to know weights.
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EmilysDad replied on 15/10/2017 23:00
Posted on 15/10/2017 22:36 by rich 81The MGW for a 2005 X trail is 2050. I want to know if anyone has been towing with the X1. I didn't ask for google experts to give me figures which i already know, If you haven't got one or haven't towed with one then don't fill up this discussion please, I can google myself if i need to know weights.
Wex replied on 16/10/2017 14:21
Posted on 16/10/2017 14:21
I haven't towed with an X1 because I don't believe they are capable of towing a big caravan safely.
As you will know, the kerb weight of a car is the important figure for working out towing capacity and 80% of kerb weight is the normal maximum recommended, unless you are an experienced tower when that can be increased to 100%.
Whilst the Gross weight of an X1 is 2015Kg, the Kerb weight is only 1430Kg. That would make towing a 1500Kg caravan potentially illegal.
Perhaps the lack of response from people who have towed with an X1 suggests that very few do.
lornalou1 replied on 16/10/2017 14:30
rich 81 replied on 16/10/2017 15:06
Posted on 16/10/2017 15:06
I have and it gives me a perfect match for my Bailey with MGW of 1500KG as does the caravan club matching service. I asked the question just to see if anybody is towing with one on here. Obviously i'm asking in the place as all the replies are from people who are self confessed experts which don't tow with one.
rich 81
Caravanner from Lincolnshire