I'm almost certian that I read somewhere in an official MB publication that the 300td was rated to pull 1500lbs unbraked and 3000lbs braked.

In Europe it is routine for people to tow large RV's with these vehicles. Granted, the Europeans build their RV's lighter than the US does, but even so, I've seen tiny cars pulling RV's in Europe that most Americans would never think could be done.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Barristers running rampant have scared us into being a bunch of hand-wringing alarmists. We'll be lucky to survive.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Barristers running rampant have scared us into being a bunch of hand-wringing alarmists. We'll be lucky to survive.

Quickest way out of this predicament is to start shooting barristers, and then maybe politicians too. RT

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When all else fails, vote from the rooftops!
84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

I wanted to get an ML to tow stuff but the smaller one (V6) I didn't want. Besides the wife doesn't think much of towing with an MB, any MB. So, if I want to sleep well and not worry about her castrating me at night, I'd better not put a hitch on her MB. That is why she said we should get a V8 truck or SUV. Those are tow vehicles not the MB. I'd gladly trade my tow vehicle and hers in on a diesel ML, or is it the R-Class that is supposed to come out but it would have to get a few years of road test before I like it. Anyways, even if I did, I am not sure she would like to see an MB as a tow vehicle. Especially if it is her primary vehicle.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Start shooting people. They make up the jury and dish out rewards to the "little guy" that America is so in love with.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Back from my Houston trip. I flat towed my Jeep Wrangler ( I guess 3000-3500#)with no problems. It was raining the entire trip. I ran about 55-65 most the time. When the roads drained well and the asphalt was newer with very visible texture I was cruising at 70 with no fear. This is all with ZERO tongue weight and rain!!!!!

My biggest concern was not the weight, but that using a tow bar I will have no tongue weight and the back end might start to sway At high speeds, especially in the rain with reduced rear wheel traction.

A 10% tongue weight would be a different senario.

On the trip back We towed a power boat, lighter load and correct tougue weight.

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5

Soon, I'm going to retrieve another parts car with my wagon!!! This one's a W115 so there will be some serious German iron out on the roads on the 13th of this month...the faint-of-heart may want to head for cover early.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Of course if you listed your location that would be helpful.

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Bill Reimels
Now down to one:
1972 300SE 3.5 W109 (Euro delivery)

Certainly! Austin, Tejas! I'll be returning there from Houston via the street you live on (Wilnor, right?) Should I honk just before I drop in?

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Texas, thank God...no great loss then....

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Bill Reimels
Now down to one:
1972 300SE 3.5 W109 (Euro delivery)