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Towing an SEC with and SDL
I towed my SEC from AZ to MN with my SDL.
I use the bumper from my parts car to make the attachment for the tow bar.
My receiver trailer hitch http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=288463
I averaged 22.4 mpg on the 1800 mile trip home with the cruise set at 60. According to the GPS my moving average speed was 56.9.
On a 5 mile stretch of +6% grade I opened the sun roof and turned on the defroster to help dissipate heat. Second gear at 30mph.
I did the same thing coming up out of Appleturkey, NM, but in 3rd gear at 45.
Once rolling it did fine. I took my time getting up to speed. The tail would wage the dog a little on uneven surfaces. The 20 to 40 mph side winds in NM did not help. I kept both hands on the wheel so as not to get behind in my steering.
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Greg
2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO
Last edited by GregMN; 04-10-2011 at 10:55 PM.
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