|
|
|
|
|
#1
08-08-2008, 12:47 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
300D towing?
Can I tow a car trailer with a 2800lb car on it? I'd need a class three? Does anyone make a Class 3 for the w123? lol
|
|
#2
08-08-2008, 01:23 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
it's been done, it is unsafe in hazardous conditions, but the car is capable. SLOW going is the safest way, the trailer/car combo will far outweigh the tow vehicle, so any problems and you are going to wreck, but if you keep the speed down, and are cautious, the 123 braking system is ok for the task. you MUST use trailer with brakes, and electric not surge... I have seen a 123 pull a trailer with a 126 on it.
I believe the hitch has to be built and it's not gonna be easy, because there ain't no frame to weld to, so you gotta put a lot of steel back there to attach to the unibody 240D's in europe have a basic bumper style class III, but I would NOT tow a car on a trailer with it!
__________________
John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
|
|
#3
08-08-2008, 01:36 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Just buy a $500 truck!
__________________
1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
|
|
#4
08-08-2008, 01:42 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
__________________
1982 280SL - Petrol Green 1994 E420 - Brilliant Silver 1995 E320 wagon - Smoke Silver
|
|
#5
08-08-2008, 02:07 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
__________________
1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
|
|
#6
08-08-2008, 12:34 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
ehhh... I figured there would be no easily bought class III for my car. So, a buddy with a 33' goose neck will help me move my purchase
|
|
#7
08-08-2008, 02:32 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
There is someone here on the forum who posted pictures of a 300TD towing a 300D on a flatbed not too long ago, someone can chime in if they remember the info.
__________________
Vehicles: 2002 SLK 230 Gone but not forgotten: 1983 300D 1981 El Camino 'OILBRNR' - 6.2L diesel OM617 powered '86 F150 1984 BMW 524td 2001 VW Beetle TDI 1994 Sunurban 4x4 6.5L diesel
|
|
#8
08-08-2008, 02:36 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
yea... My mom has an equinox but its really not rated for towing more than a small trailer full of brush. the towing combined GVW is 8000 lbs and I would have to go buy a class III hitch.
|
|
#9
08-08-2008, 04:39 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
|
|
#10
08-08-2008, 09:02 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
See reply #4
Coyote Starfish,
Go back up to reply #4 and LOOK at the pictures of that Mercedes Train Wreck.
__________________
'84 300SD sold 124.128
|
|
#11
08-09-2008, 04:48 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
This is what your Equinox will look like if you try that: 
__________________
1982 280SL - Petrol Green 1994 E420 - Brilliant Silver 1995 E320 wagon - Smoke Silver
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
