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    what kind of rig would i need to tow with my e30, it would just be to tow probably less than 500 pounds basically like 3-4 suitcases and a 36" tube TV. im gonna be moving and need something to carry this stuff. is there a company that makes one for this? what would the max the m42 could handle in terms of tongue weight and actual towing weight? would it be difficult to weld something up custom? where would it attach etc....
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    #2
    u-haul can put a hitch on anything. As to your capicaties--refer to manual.

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      The Wild Hitch



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        #4
        400 lb gross weight, and max tongue weight of 85 lbs, wow. Not many tiny trailers will even fit into that spec.
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          #5
          e30s can't tow ;-)

          either get a hitch from euroland or get a whimpy one from bavauto.. My suggestion put less fragile shit on a roof rack and the tv inside

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            #6
            Originally posted by Van Westervelt View Post
            400 lb gross weight, and max tongue weight of 85 lbs, wow. Not many tiny trailers will even fit into that spec.
            Originally posted by OrganicMechanic View Post
            u-haul can put a hitch on anything. As to your capacities--refer to manual.
            I've seen the numbers before, but don't remember them exactly. IIRC, its 150 lbs tongue, 1500 lbs gross. I've read my manual and don't see anything about the capacities. I know it will tow way beyond 400lbs easily. I've dragged a 1000lbs worth of trailer around with my 325i, and its no big deal. I think I got my hitch from Bavarian auto.

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              #7
              I was referring to the VSR one pictured in the 2nd post.
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                Just got this recently. OEM hitch rated at 1500lbs. attaches to bumper shock holes so no modification required.
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                  #9
                  Now that is nice. I wouldn't mind having one (like above) to pull a small trailer with tires/a gokart on.
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                    #10
                    How much to ship a couple of those to 94558

                    Originally posted by Julien View Post
                    e30s can't tow ;-)

                    either get a hitch from euroland or get a whimpy one from bavauto.. My suggestion put less fragile shit on a roof rack and the tv inside

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                      well, you have to find one on ebay germany or uk, then find out if they can ship. Or have a friend in those countries who can ship to you.
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                        #12
                        E30 ///M3 with a tow hitch.....haha



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                          #13
                          im in ma and happen to have an extra hitch but it was attached with holes through the spare tire well in addition to big ass bolts other places. If you want it to be permanent it would work for you, was very solid. Let me know if you wanna see a picture

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                            #14
                            The there is this:

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                              #15
                              euro bumper on trailer vs. real bumper on driver? explain.
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