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Originally Posted by Youpaiyou
Hello:
I'm starting the process of putting a trailer hitch on my X1. The threads regarding this topic are awesome, but I didn't see what type of receiver hitch you guys were using. I went to the parts store and the receiver hitches vary by depth. Will someone weigh in and tell me the specs of their receiver hitch?
Thanks!
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The receiver can vary based on your trailering needs. It is best to measure the trailer, preferably loaded and leveled to determine the correct height of the ball, then you can determine your drop or rise. The goal is to try and keep your vehicle and trailer level. Make sure you understand the total weight of the trailer and the tongue weight, which should be between 5-10% of the total gross weight of the trailer, including load.
If you are unfamiliar with trailers and towing, i would suggest the following guide
http://www.jayco.com/pdfs/DigitalTLTowGuide2012.pdf
Bear in mind, in the US, BMW does not recommend towing with the X1...However, in Europe, they are rated for towing