I am about to purchase a tent trailer to haul with my 99 ml320. The trailer has a gvw of 3450 lbs. and a tongue weight of 150 lbs.

The dealer thinks that an equilizer hitch may be needed due to the short wheelbase. Any experiences ?

He also mentioned something about using a "self powered" light connector that draws its power directly from the battery and use the lights for switches. He claims that a normal trailer light harness will draw to much power and shut down the lighting.

Am I being jerked around? Of course, both of his recommendations are at a higher cost than using the normal hitch and harness.

Any info would help. Also your experiences towing with a 320.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Anxious to camp.