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Originally Posted by Pictor
Is this a problem with the X5 and the clamshell rear hatch? I would think the split hatch should clear a winch pretty well.
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There's no issue from my perspective.
I tow a 5-metre (16.5-foot) boat, and the upper & lower hatch is great - they don't get anywhere near the winch, winch post/pole or the bow of the boat which comes slightly more forward than the winch post.
In fact, that is one of the advantages of the X5 over the competition like the MB GLE, Toureg..etc, its the only model that has this clam-shell arrangement which reduces the rear clearance you need when parking close to a wall or for towing.
For the record, I've got the after-factory BMW OEM stealth hitch, and love it. When I'm not towing, the rear is just like normal in terms of aesthetics.