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Old 08-25-2006, 02:51 PM
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U haul says don't tow backwards

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Originally Posted by sgyorffy View Post
if i need to tow my C 280 - I have a truck and was planning on using one of those uhaul two wheel deals.

Do i tow with the front wheels up or the back wheels up. In neutral of course.

thanks
I just used a Uhaul tow dolly to haul a 1987 300TD. They said don't tow backwards, but I didn't want to drop the driveshaft so I did. It towed just fine. I went up to about 50 MPH. I didn't know how good the tires on the Benz were so I didn't want to push it. My trip was also only about 60 miles.

The owners manual said to put it in neutral and not tow farther than 75 miles at a speeds not to exceed 30 MPH. They also recommend disconnecting the driveshaft.

Tow it backwards, just don't tell Uhaul.
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