towing

Hi I have a W203 220 CDI 6sp and I am looking to change it and fancy an auto.I go touring with a 16ft caravan,does anyone have a C Class 220 CDI and use it to tow a caravan? does the transmision overheat and do you need an extra oil cooler? Many thanks for answers in advance John Kerr

Is there a towing plug on my car (like Vauxhalls have :rolleyes:) or do I need to do it the old fashioned way?

I'd like to use my '94 E320 Coupe to tow a light car trailer occasionally. Total weight likely less than 800kg, but handbook implies it isn't approved for towing. I've found a towbar listed with Bosal, and whilst it looks a bit messy to fit it's clearly possible. Anyone do any towing with a...

Is anyone able to give advice on towing with a CLK ? I have found 1500kg listed as a max towing weight for the 320 but nothing for the less powerful cars. As my caravan is around this weight (as is the car) I realise that I would be towing at 100% but I'm used to that. Power would seem to...

Hi during my drive to Dorset with the caravan for a couple of weeks holiday, i saw the following; on the way (around stoke on trent area) of the M6 i came up behind a car and caravan (irish plate i think) that kept on creeping into the middle lane when cars were parallel with it. looked...

Logging in as a newbie. Have just purchased a mint 93 E320 Estate. Is this vehicle up to towing a Horse float tare 890kg with 2 ponies of 300/400kg each All in 1700kg? Have tried searching with no results. What are the towing specs? I contacted a towball manufacturer who tells me this...

Checked the manual and there is no information regarding what should be used whan towing a trailer. Should I use the "fully laden" pressures or "normal" pressures? There will only be 2 of us in the car and no luggage

I have just attached a witter detacable towbar and westfalvia (or something) merc 13 pin wiring kit to my W203/S203 Estate. I have a constant power cable for the caravan fridge etc and I need a +15 for the relay. Does anyone know if there is one in the boot that I can use? :dk: Many thanks...

My W124 petrol estate will be towing a single axle caravan this weekend and I would like some idea what is the recommended tyre pressure for front and rear. The caravan's max payload will not to exceed 1430 kg although it is likely to be less. The car will have 4 occupants some luggage plus...

well am thinking of getting a caravan or trailer tent/folding camper and was woundering if the 230te would be a good option for towing or if it not advised cheers for any help

We have ordered a used 2005 4 berth caravan just under 7 mtrs long and weight of 1430 kg. Could my 1994 M reg E320 estate handle this easily? Getting towbar fitted next week and going on manoeuvering course afterwards. Thanks

Whilst I'd managed to fend off the demands of Mrs D, and resist the purchase of a new caravan for almost four years, today I finally buckled and did a deal on an ACE Supreme Globestar. Mainly because Baby D #2 means we need more space. We'd fancied a Fleetwood Heritage for some time, but...

Guys, I need to regularly tow cars the size of a w202 on a Brian James trailer and need hence need to purchase a suitable 4x4 instead of borrowing one. Having had an ML it was perfect in the comfort stakes, and looks good. Other options are; Toyota Landcruiser - Dont like the...

Can someone tell me where about the wiring comes inside the vehicle :?: 12N socket (with bypass relay)- where's the best place to splice into the lights 12S Socket (with auto split charge relay) - I was going to use fuse 12, as that is labelled up for trailer power supply, for the relay...

I need to move a dead car about 50 miles & was looking into buying a towing pole. Anyone have any experience of these things or can give me any tips? Anyone between the M3 & M4 got one they'd care to lend me next weekend. :D TIA

Hi all, Joined this forum recently and have discovered some useful info with regards to what to look out for when buying. However I have not been able to find any opinions as to whether these cars are suitable for towing a caravan. I currently tow with a Honda CRV and have a TVR Chimaera in my...

I have a C270cdi Auto which I would like to use for the occasional short tow of a trailer about 1400kgs total laden weight. I know that the braked towing limit is 1500kgs and I know all about the 85% rule. I doubt if I will tow further than 10 miles on fairly flat roads at any one time...

Hello. I am buying some cars, trailers and other stuff in the UK, and I wonder how you deal with towing capacities on cars. I know all Mercedes S124 (estates) are approved for 2100 kg from Mercedes. In Norway, the number set by the factory is the one we use. This is the same way in most of...

Hi all, new here, and I've posted this on a few sites to maximise potential replies: For about two years now I've been towing a large caravan (99 Bailey Senator Camargue, 2-axle, miro: 1241 kg) with a 99 Audi A4 2.5TDi, with no real problems. Just bought a lovely 98 E-Class estate auto with a...

I have lost the clip on cover for the front o/s towing eye in the bumper of my 1998 SL60 AMG. I have been quoted £250 for a replacement by the local Merc dealer which is ridiculous for a little bit of plastic that can only have cost a few pounds to produce. Does anyone know where I could get one...