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11-17-2006, 03:57 PM
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RV Pulling The Ol' W116 - Is It OK?
Is it OK for me to pull my '80 300SD automatic transmission with the 2 front wheels up on a dolly and the 2 rear wheels on the road? I've heard yes and no. Even a dealer wasn't sure. Someone said to tow it backwards with the 2 front wheels on the road and the 2 rear wheels up on my dolly. I'd like to hear some suggestions from the group. Ah yes, Arizona in the winter!
Bert - NH 
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11-17-2006, 04:03 PM
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Same as Diesel4me
Rear wheels off the ground!!
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11-17-2006, 04:13 PM
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that all depends on wether you want to replace the tranny or not...
I would keep the drive wheels off the ground...
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11-17-2006, 04:26 PM
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Hey VSTECH - I know you're a slow learner, but I'd rather not replace the tranny!
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1979 300SD 83k miles Astro Silver Metallic/Black leather #3447 1990 350SDL 202k miles (3L engine from an 87 300D)Black/Grey leather 2006 Pleasure-Way Class B MoHo (Sprinter chassis) 134k miles 2005 E320CDI 270k (car is sooo fast - I can't believe it's a diesel!!!)
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11-17-2006, 04:28 PM
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rear on the dolly, lock the steering wheel and tie the steering wheel with a rope. I've towed a half dozen cars this way. works great.
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11-17-2006, 04:44 PM
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Best off 4-up on/in a trailer. Towing is allowed 4-down for up to 120miles under 30mph according to my manual.
A friend of mine tows his 240D 4-down with a driveshaft disconnect, REMCO sells them www.remcotowing.com and a driveshaft shop can install it. Personally, I've towed cars behind my BlueBirds through 39 states and Mexico, a dolly would be my last choice. If you want the convenience of no trailer, skip the complexity, risks, and weight of the dolly and get a driveshaft disconnect and decent towbar. Towing backwards doesn't work well with the alignment, will wear the front tires out faster. If you want the protection of wheels up, I like a nice enclosed trailer to keep other toys in, ... or you can go with an open trailer. I've towed both with an enclosed trailer and 4-down and they both have their advantages, depending on what you tow with and what you're towing. - Jeff 190DT and projects
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