530d towing limits
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garymillscab
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does anyone hav any idea what a 56 plate 530d can tow legally with a factory fitted tow bar. the trailer and boat weighs 2.5t and the trailer has one set of wheels with brake??? is the tow bar goin tpo be man enogh for the task???
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BadDave
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As a comparison
The E39 528 Touring rear axle limit when towing a trailor is 1380 kg or 1.38 tons
It's all in the owners handbook that comes with the car
HTH
The E39 528 Touring rear axle limit when towing a trailor is 1380 kg or 1.38 tons
It's all in the owners handbook that comes with the car
HTH
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Blitz
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Its maximum tow limit is 2000KG 
http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests ... on_id=3486
http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests ... on_id=3486-
Jon_Bmw
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A 2.5 tonne trailer/boat is going to require a proper 4x4 to tow it legally. A new 57 plate defender jobby has a 2.5 tonne limit I think.