Looking for some towing stories and advice. We have a 2012 ML350 Bluetec. According to the owners manual and a call to MBUSA, the towing capacity of the ML350 Bluetec is 7200 lbs with a 575 lb tongue/hitch weight. Fairly impressive although the tongue weight is a little low, but I digress. Anyway we are planning on towing a Keystone Outback Ultra Light 210URS travel Trailer. it is 23 feet long, weighs 6500 lbs (Fully loaded) and has a hitch weight of 485 lbs.

So, the trailer is well within the capabilities of the vehicle. Problem is the ML350 did not come with a tow hitch, etc. I have sourced a very nice hitch from E-trailer.com, and also the MB OEM stuff. Has anyone put on a tow hitch and wiring system (plus trailer brake set up) on an ML350?

Thanks in advance for any tips and advice.

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2012 Mercedes ML350 Bluetec 102K (hers)
2005 Corvette 55K (fun car)
2002 VW Jetta TDI 238K (mine)
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 211K (kids)
1994 Ford F150 4WD 246K (firewood hauler)
1983 Mercedes 300D 384K (diesel commuter)