alright guys today i learned ill be towing a 1995 bmw 3 series on a trailer about 40 miles for my brother. ive never had anything on a trailer besides firewood so any words of wisdom?

 

Use chain tie downs or legit car ones :p my buddy used 1500lb ratchet straps... And there went the car

 

All depends on what engine transmission and gearing but mainly take it out of overdrive when in hill/ mountain regions and start slowing down earlier for stops and allow more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Other than that you should be fine.

 

Drive like your brakes don't work, and leave that much space between you and the next car. Take your turns slow, and if you can, practice with the trailer first empty so you can get a feel for the length of it

 

BMW has tow points hidden under plastic blocks under the side skirts of the car. Theres also a tow hook eye bolt that screws into the bumper, but those break easily. I would recommend hooking into the four chassis holes provided, and then ALSO running soft straps through the rims and tying it down that way as well.

 

if its your first time, drive like an old lady lol. go slow, watch turns and like others have said, start slowing down 2-3x further away from a light/sign or whatever. also hook the chains/straps to the chassis if at all possible. take OD off at all times it will help the transmission. iv pulled over 8000 lbs with the 250 and the largest problem was slowing down when the trailer dont have brakes.

 

wow first time i've been on the forum on a computer in over a year, had some information to update. as for the towing its going horribly. I forgot how much i hated city driving amd now i have to do it with 6,000 pounds strapped to my hitch. Aside from constantly being honked at, missed exits, and the fact that i'm almost certain i could watch my gas gauge go down. I haven't lost the car yet and we're almost home

 

Good luck! Im currently in the 43rd hour of hand polishing my bmws valve cover. Those things are time hogs whether theyre on the road or not!

 

That is true devotion Sleepr. lol But Im sure it will look good.

 

When im done, ill post some pics in a new thread, with a nice little how-to on polishing.