2010 Touareg TDI to tow a 2012 25' Flying Cloud...

[crisen]

Jeff,

Two points, I don't know the age of your BMW but apparently some of the injury data is fairly new so they may or may not have had access to it. Second I am not referencing factory equipment where they have considerable resources to look at effects of their modifications. I am talking about aftermarket modifications where such resources are not available.

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crisen

E53 ran from 2000 until 2006. BMW still sells the same hitch for that model today.

I realize it isn't proof of anything. But as a data point, a manufacturer installed longitudinal members and stiffened the structure, similar in concept to the tried and tested aftermarket suppliers.

Jeff

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i sincerely want to thank all of you who contributed such valuable information in response to my initial question....great forum and great members!!!

FYI, i will be reinforcing the factory installed hitch using the method that John @ Can-Am advised. i will also be installing a Eaz-Lift WD system (800/8000) with Sway Control.

i will update you all on my first impressions after we arrive home (safely) from picking up our A/S Flying Cloud 25' sometime around the 30th.

thanks to you all again!!!