E46ers pull my Tow... Time to unfold and tow then refold and store upright. Right?

gogomccord · 10-31-2009, 01:48 AM

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Any one have a folding motorcycle trailer that stores upright (out of way) in garage and that can easily be towed by our e46?

Considering this one any others Suggestions?

Experiences towing with e46?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42709

Acarder · 10-31-2009, 02:09 AM

Non diesels aren't really the best for towing, and you also have a weak drivetrain in the grand scheme of things. I'd get a truck if you're going to be towing weekly or anything over 1000lbs.

Other than that, the dealer sells a towbar and I really don't know any trailers like you described sorry

mujjuman · 10-31-2009, 05:10 AM

hmm, swap in an engine from the new 335d and you'll be set

jk

mujjuman · 10-31-2009, 05:10 AM

hmm, swap in an engine from the new 335d and you'll be set

jk

BMWfanfromQuebec · 10-31-2009, 06:09 AM

your engine has enough torque to get the job done.

if you had a diesel engine with less power nobody would have said a word...

Rayce185 · 10-31-2009, 06:27 AM

Get the subframe reinforced first.

snikwad · 10-31-2009, 06:47 AM

if you have atleast a 2,5 youre good to tow atleast one. if its a 3.0 you could haul 2 bikes, but thats over a 1000lbs on the trailer, while the engin ecan handle it, im not so sure about the hitch setup and braking...

remember, in europe, people tow all day long with 318s and 320s, youve be fine with 1 bike.

snikwad · 10-31-2009, 06:49 AM

youre looking for these....

http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.p...olding+trailer

330ciandr6 · 10-31-2009, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snikwad

remember, in europe, people tow all day long with 318s and 320s, youve be fine with 1 bike.

this is true.

i've always thought about getting a hitch and small trailer so i can tow the r6 with the 330

mujjuman · 10-31-2009, 03:14 PM

Diesels have lots of torque down low...

snikwad · 10-31-2009, 11:38 PM

Yes, and his gasoline 6 still has enough to tow a bike. **** my room mate used to tow a RC51 and a 600RR on a 5x6 trailer witha mazda protege 5

Wtf people, the drivetrain can handle it. I'd be more worried about the hitch mount and the subframe/rear floor.

snikwad · 10-31-2009, 11:45 PM

Yes, and his gasoline 6 still has enough to tow a bike. **** my room mate used to tow a RC51 and a 600RR on a 5x6 trailer witha mazda protege 5

Wtf people, the drivetrain can handle it. I'd be more worried about the hitch mount and the subframe/rear floor.

djnekkon · 11-01-2009, 12:34 AM

You'll be fine with one.

mrmaico · 11-06-2009, 09:10 PM

I saw this guy earlier this year, he was from Ohio IIRC and was on his way to Alaska.

Kendon is a popular brand of foldup/standup trailer. Not cheap but they are supposedly a quality trailer.

http://www.kendonusa.com/single_trailer.htm

10-31-2009, 01:48 AM	#1
gogomccord Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West Palm Beach Fl 33401 Posts: 100 My Ride: 330ci and 530i View My Garage	E46ers pull my Tow... Time to unfold and tow then refold and store upright. Right? . . . Any one have a folding motorcycle trailer that stores upright (out of way) in garage and that can easily be towed by our e46? Considering this one any others Suggestions? Experiences towing with e46? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42709 __________________

10-31-2009, 02:09 AM	#2
Acarder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 4,387 My Ride: 04 6MT 330i, 328i View My Garage	Non diesels aren't really the best for towing, and you also have a weak drivetrain in the grand scheme of things. I'd get a truck if you're going to be towing weekly or anything over 1000lbs. Other than that, the dealer sells a towbar and I really don't know any trailers like you described sorry __________________ - Matt

10-31-2009, 05:10 AM	#3
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,141 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	hmm, swap in an engine from the new 335d and you'll be set jk __________________ mujjuman 2003 BMW 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW

10-31-2009, 05:10 AM	#4
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,141 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	hmm, swap in an engine from the new 335d and you'll be set jk __________________ mujjuman 2003 BMW 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW

10-31-2009, 06:09 AM	#5
BMWfanfromQuebec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal/Laval,,, Parents car: 05 325i, 05 A4TQ Posts: 3,802 My Ride: Bus,Subway. View My Garage	your engine has enough torque to get the job done. if you had a diesel engine with less power nobody would have said a word... __________________ Bye.

10-31-2009, 06:27 AM	#6
Rayce185 Unbanned User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 26,237 My Ride: Constant WIP View My Garage	Get the subframe reinforced first. __________________

10-31-2009, 06:47 AM	#7
snikwad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VaBeach, VA Posts: 10,828 My Ride: looks peppered. View My Garage	if you have atleast a 2,5 youre good to tow atleast one. if its a 3.0 you could haul 2 bikes, but thats over a 1000lbs on the trailer, while the engin ecan handle it, im not so sure about the hitch setup and braking... remember, in europe, people tow all day long with 318s and 320s, youve be fine with 1 bike. __________________ The Snikster posted sexy wiminz here Why diesel engines rock Do you ride a sportbike? Need Just 1 taillight? . Need LED lights?. For all your parts contact Ruben at *Desert Motor Werks*

10-31-2009, 06:49 AM	#8
snikwad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VaBeach, VA Posts: 10,828 My Ride: looks peppered. View My Garage	youre looking for these.... http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.p...olding+trailer __________________ The Snikster posted sexy wiminz here Why diesel engines rock Do you ride a sportbike? Need Just 1 taillight? . Need LED lights?. For all your parts contact Ruben at *Desert Motor Werks*

10-31-2009, 03:14 PM	#10
mujjuman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,141 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Diesels have lots of torque down low... __________________ mujjuman 2003 BMW 325xi 5MT Jet Black, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW

10-31-2009, 11:38 PM	#11
snikwad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VaBeach, VA Posts: 10,828 My Ride: looks peppered. View My Garage	Yes, and his gasoline 6 still has enough to tow a bike. ** my room mate used to tow a RC51 and a 600RR on a 5x6 trailer witha mazda protege 5 Wtf people, the drivetrain can handle it. I'd be more worried about the hitch mount and the subframe/rear floor. __________________ The Snikster posted sexy wiminz here Why diesel engines rock Do you ride a sportbike? Need Just 1 taillight? . Need LED lights?. For all your parts contact Ruben at Desert Motor Werks**

10-31-2009, 11:45 PM	#12
snikwad Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VaBeach, VA Posts: 10,828 My Ride: looks peppered. View My Garage	Yes, and his gasoline 6 still has enough to tow a bike. ** my room mate used to tow a RC51 and a 600RR on a 5x6 trailer witha mazda protege 5 Wtf people, the drivetrain can handle it. I'd be more worried about the hitch mount and the subframe/rear floor. __________________ The Snikster posted sexy wiminz here Why diesel engines rock Do you ride a sportbike? Need Just 1 taillight? . Need LED lights?. For all your parts contact Ruben at Desert Motor Werks**

11-01-2009, 12:34 AM	#13
djnekkon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: P-Town, NJ. Posts: 8,866 My Ride: MB3ci Regensburg Bav View My Garage	You'll be fine with one. __________________ Wintermode engaged on 68's! Tropical Club ( New Year's Eve 3am session)......Download HERE Can You Handle Bass? DJ Nekkon "Massive Dance Attack"......Download HERE

11-06-2009, 09:10 PM	#14
mrmaico Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ND Posts: 80 My Ride: 04 ZHP, 05 R1200 GS View My Garage	I saw this guy earlier this year, he was from Ohio IIRC and was on his way to Alaska. Kendon is a popular brand of foldup/standup trailer. Not cheap but they are supposedly a quality trailer. http://www.kendonusa.com/single_trailer.htm

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