Quote Originally Posted by SGrem View Post
BMW USA derates them and uses that sorry poorly designed hitch.

The manufacturer rates them at 7700#. I am not using a factory hitch for that exact reason. I am using a Stealth Hitch rated at 8000#.

BMW USA is not the manufacturer they are just the importer dealer network on this side of the pond.

Do your research.
Better tell the associates at the Spartanburg SC plant that they don't build them.