Weight

• The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
• If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
• Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
• The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
• Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
• Stability and safety score to compare is 228 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

• Performance is very good.
• Safe driving is possible.
• It's a perfect match!

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.

Specifications

User Reviews

cdb reviewed a BMW X3 3.0si aut.:

"We bought my wifes X3 about 4 years ago and it has proved to be a great all-rounder. It’s a fantastic and stable tow car with tons of torque for pulling.
We have lugged our caravan, dog, children and adults, plus all our stuff up and down mountains in Wales, Scotland and all over the country in comfort without fuss.
We mainly visit CL sites, and although X3 is no tractor, we have never had any problems pulling through some very muddy and inclined CL sites.
On the motorway, you can simply program the satnav, set the cruse, then sit back and relax on the comfy leather seats wile the car worries about the gears and throttle.
My wife uses it every day for lugging the kids about, commuting to work and doing the shopping.
I occasionally use it for trips to the tip and general load lugging, and with a 7.1 second 0-60 time, the odd bit of ‘spirited driving’ is not unheard of.
It’s a shame the motoring press disregard the X3 as an overpriced offroader. In reality the X3 is a big sports estate car with 4x4. Admittedly the slick low-profile tyres and low ride height, mean it won’t perform very well in a disused quarry, but ON the road it massively outperforms the competition, and lets face it, unless you are a landowner, you cant legally take a 4x4 off-road without trespassing or voiding your insurance.
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