Towing with a BMW Z4

[GazHyde]

Something for our caravaning members to consider... Wonder how this works out on the 85% rule, and what the nose weight limit is?

 

[Kit]

Now that does worry me.
But I like the car

 

[Mint]

It's not even a small, light van either. Don't think I would like to try it...

 

[Brian4]

Being sad those vans are quite light 1350 kg max weight and z4 is 1395 so just legal.

That might give us some more ideas. I have seen some jag softops with vans on.

 

[Nifty Fifty]

Another crazy SHED PULLER!!

 

[zedonist]

I take it that is the net weight Brian, I'm assuming a few suit cases, food and a couple of bikes would push it over?

 

[t-tony]

My dear departed father-in-law used to tow a twin axle 20ft caravan behind his Rolls Royce.

Tony.

 

[Titan]

My dear departed father-in-law used to tow a twin axle 20ft caravan behind his Rolls Royce.

I trust it was a Van Royce!

 

[stevie_a]

I tow behind my Triumph

a little smaller than that mind you.

This photo was on the M6 motorway

 

[bessieblue]

They have bikes on there as well the nose weight would be a problem. Just wondering how many members tow a caravan or motor home ? I tow with my Santa fe & i Know of ther members who own vans, perhaps we could have a rally

 

[zedwheels]

Perhaps he left the little front guiding wheel stay on the road to take up the front weight. See, Simple's!!!!

 

[Boysie]

It's all right pulling, its the stopping

 

[Mario Rossi]

Sorry but it just looks wrong to me. Poor Z4!

 

[Brian4]

Well it can't be done here thank goodness as there is no towbar made for the Z4 and not one listed in realOEM so must be in lefthand drive country.

 

[t-tony]

Sorry Brian but I'm afraid it is possible, they're available on eBay if you want one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Towbar-de...its=Car+Make:BMW|Model:Z4&hash=item3cf16c4d19
Tony.

 

[Mario Rossi]

Sorry Brian but I'm afraid it is possible, they're available on eBay if you want one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Towbar-detachable-BMW-Z4-Convertible-e-kit-NEW-EC-94-20-incl-manual-/261748444441?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&fits=Car Make:BMW|Model:Z4&hash=item3cf16c4d19
Tony.

Damn You E Bay!! Surely this is some sort of Abuse.

 

[t-tony]

Something for our caravaning members to consider... Wonder how this works out on the 85% rule, and what the nose weight limit is?

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The nose weight on a Z4 tow bar is 75Kg Gaz, if you really want one.

Tony.

 

[Brian4]

I was right that towbar has to come from Germany and says in the blurb further down 'only suitable for left hand drive vehicles'

 

[Dino D]

Surely it has what takes to make a good Towcar:
Heavy
Powerful
RWD
Low centre of gravity
Average nose weight
Short overhangs

Perhaps just the tow bar placement is a bit low.

Beats driving a motorhome with a smart car hanging off the back!

 

[FRANKIE]

Something for our caravaning members to consider... Wonder how this works out on the 85% rule, and what the nose weight limit is?

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I could tow that if my wife sat out on the bonnet. Frankie