I have an 85 300D with an automatic transmission. Has anyone pulled this model of car behind their RV? I have seen kit's out there for disengaging the drive shaft. Has anyone used these on the 300D.

TimK

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83' 300D Turbo - 300K + Miles
00' 1.9L TDI Beetle
85' 6.5L Turbo, GV-OD, GMC Suburban,
67' 2.5L Diesel NA - Land Rover Series IIA

Here's what you do if it's so cold your diesel fuel gels. Smear some on some toast and stay inside until it warms up outside.

It must be towed with the rear wheels off the ground or it will damage the transmission.

Disengaging the drive shaft isn't practical. There isn't enough room for a disconnect device.

If you're using a tow dolly, just put the rear wheels on the dolly and pull it backwards.

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

I have towed both my 83 and 85 behind the MH.
You will need a tow dolly and you will need to back on.
I have yet to see one of those disconnect things
for a w123. If you are flat towing the only other option is to remove
the driveshaft.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

Are these cars kinda heavy for a tow dolly?
My neighbor said they have electric pump conversions to cycle the tranny fluid, not sure if they have this kit for this car, but it may be worth checking at an RV shop.

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.

Remco does make a driveshaft disconnect shaft for the 300d. They have to be installed at a specially registered shop. I think there are only 2 or 3 in the country. Perhaps you can get a transmission circulation pump. No dolly mfg. will recommend pulling a car with the rear wheels on the dolly. I looked into all these possibilities and decided instead to purchase a 96 Sidekick to pull behind my Wanderlodge. It seemed more reasonable to spend $2k and get a 4wd off road capable vehicle rather than putting $1500 into one of the MB's.

Even pulling a standard shift MB is not recommended although people have done it.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

No, I have towed alot heavier cars that that with mine.
1 small inconvience is I get to swaying if I travel over
about 60 mph. I just set the cruise @ 55, tick people behind me off,
and enjoy the ride.

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

I would never use a tow dolly. They suck imho. I would use a traier or get a stick and tow in neutral with a bar.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Flatbed?

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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

Buying some small stickshift go-kart like an older Toyota Rav4 or something would probably be the cheapest and most fuel efficient route (they don't weigh much)....plus, they're plenty reliable and fairly cheap. And with one of those you could use a tow dolly and probably not even know it was there.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)