rcoleman wrote:
Thanks for the input. I got out the bath scales and found my tongue weighed
over 300lbs (have fun with that one). It does help explain why I've always
had such great traction at the ramp! I'm almost disinclined to change it now
because my normal towing distance is only about a mile, and the speed limit
is 25mph. So handling doesn't really play an important part, and the extra
weight on the drive wheels might be missed at low tide on a slippery ramp. I
always wondered why those guys in the macho pick-ups spun and slid, and my
BMW just pulled right out.

Just for kicks, does anyone know what a 18ft CC might weigh?


Depends on a lot of things - motor size/weight, fuel on board, trailer
weight (aluminum or steel), etc.

I hope you have the X5 and not the X3. 3.0 or 4.4?

Dan