There might be an opportunity for me to tow a truck from Fresno to San Jose. 3 ton truck plus a suitable trailer behind a C2500 Suburban 6.5td. Years ago I towed a 450SEL on a trailer behind a V-10 Ram. Nothing to it even over the local Sunol pass. The planned route this time includes the more technical Pacheco Pass. Aside from keeping to a sensible speed, what's there to know about towing?

- Rated towing capacity is 6000 lb. Does this disqualify the tow vehicle?

- How do you figure out tongue weight in the middle of nowhere? I didn't think about tongue weight towing the 450SEL.

- What's a safe downhill speed? Stay with the semis in the 35 mph lane?

- Do I need more equipment than the Tekonsha thing under the dash? I don't recall doing anything with the brakes towing the 450SEL.

- What should I know that I'm not asking?

Sixto
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