BMW X1 18d se sdrive

rich 81
rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
edited October 2017 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi 

 

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.

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  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2017 #2

    What's 2 tonnes? Kerb weight is 1475 to 1690kg

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kerb+weight+bmw+x1&oq=kerb+weight+bmw+xq&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.10032j0j7&client=tablet-android-samsung&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 (1475 to 1690)

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited October 2017 #3

    The MGW is just over 2 ton as the x trail is. Do you have one ?  If so how does it tow ?   

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2017 #4

    I don't have one. Just looked up the kerb weight as they don't look like they're 2 tonne kerb weight. 

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2017 #5

    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
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited October 2017 #6

    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.

  • Wex
    Wex Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited October 2017 #8

    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
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    edited October 2017 #9

    rich 81. then why have you not questioned google for the answer.

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited October 2017 #10

    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. 

     

     

  • Wex
    Wex Forum Participant Posts: 139
    edited October 2017 #11

    I, for one, am not a self confessed expert and would welcome you enlightening me on where my rationale breaks down (see above).

  • charlie25
    charlie25 Forum Participant Posts: 100
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    edited October 2017 #12

    I have been towing with my X1 for five years and have to say it has been brilliant. I do however tow with a diesel 2 litre x drive not a sdrive 1.8, as I feel it would not tow my caravan.

  • EmilysDad
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    edited October 2017 #13

    Never said I was an expert .... just questioned what the 2 tonne was that you were referring to and thought it might be on the light side. But as you're happy ......

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2017 #14

    if its a beamer your after then go for an X3 2l diesel or better still 3l or even better still X5.

  • JVB66
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    edited October 2017 #15

    Just make sure what ever you get it is one with some "extras"as it will be difficult to install the electrics for the c/van lights if the tow vehicle does not have direction indicatorscool

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited October 2017 #16

    Hi 

     

    Thanks for the reply the new 18d is a 2 litre diesel 150 bhp. What do you tow with yours ?

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2017 #17

    See pic. 2l 170bhp 9 speed auto jeep Cherokee  

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2017 #18

    pulling a twin axle lunar delta RI 1800kg

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited October 2017 #19

    I could be pedantic ans say the lunar delta is nowhere near 18 ton its actually 15.5 ton. Please see your x trail comments above

  • JVB66
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    edited October 2017 #20

    You will need a tractor unit to pull something that heavysurprised being pedantic that iswink

  • johnathome
    johnathome Forum Participant Posts: 101
    edited October 2017 #21

    Wow have you been on the booze, 15.5 & 18 ton really.

    i wouldn't think any BMW car or 4x4 would tow that. 

     

  • lornalou1
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    edited October 2017 #22

    lunar delta RI is 1800kg with weight plate upgrade repeat 1800kg not 18 ton. 1800kg is equal to 1.8 tonne

  • EasyT
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    edited October 2017 #23

    There is nowt like a good education ...............

  • grin factor
    grin factor Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited October 2017 #24

    Don't come on here that often, but this thread is rather amusing.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited October 2017 #25

    Not sure which X-Trail you had but I have a 2005 2.2 4wd version. Weight with tow bar, 90% fuel tank and 75kg driver allowance is 1725kg. 

  • Glenn T
    Glenn T Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited February 2018 #26

    Hi Rich81

    My BMW X1 xDrive 20D Automatic 4WD has an unladen weight of 1660 kg.

    I tow a Coachman 460 VIP 2018  MTPLM. 1500 kg.

    I have weighed everything added to the stated ex works MRO.

    which shows I’am at 90%.

    Very pleased with how the car tows. Only just purchased the caravan

    and will take it to a public weighbridge soon to make sure my figures are correct. I have towed caravan for 13 years and always keep to 50/55 mph.

  • Glenn T
    Glenn T Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited March 2018 #27

    EasyT,  I really love your wit. You have made me smile many times as I wade through the daily dose of discussions. Keep it up. Let’s have more.

    Well, I’ve now had the caravan weighed at the local  public weighbridge and are happy to confirm that by taking a few things from the van and putting them into the car it’s 60 kg under its maximum plated weight and we are now towing at 87%.

  • kenneth13
    kenneth13 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited June 2020 #28

    What tow mirrors are you using on your x1 I’ve just changed to one and my Milenco grand Aeros are a bit tight to the mirror glass going in the top and there is a lip on the bottom of the mirror housing that gets in the way

     

  • rich 81
    rich 81 Forum Participant Posts: 189
    edited June 2020 #29

    Hi Kenneth

     

    I have the X3 now but i used Milenco grand aeros on the X1 and  I fitted  Milenco F pads rubbers  and they fit the top of the mirror perfect, I still use these on the X3.  They were tight between the mirror and the glass but i used to be able to fit it in and move the mirror glass back down once fitted.

     

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Milenco-Aero-Towing-Mirror-F-Pads-Typically-fits-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda/323492618226?hash=item4b51a99ff2:g:rHYAAOSwk3RbvfPU

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