Hello,
have bought a Vito Sport X and am new to the forum. have looked through the manual and searched the forum but can't find out how to turn off the extra noisy indicator sound when towing. It's not just a relay noise, it's a proper sound that only happens when indicating while towing...
Hiya, apologies if this seems a stupid question, but how can i tell if my E320 CDI (2000) w210 is an AMG Model?
It doesn't say anything on the log book, there are no badges etc, and the car didn't come with the manual!
The reason i as is because i am trying to fit a tow bar and i have had...
I need to remove the front towing eye cover on my UK right hand drive 2003 SLK 320, as the car needs to be winched onto a truck to take away for a repair. Questions I have are : 1. What side is the towing eye on, nearside or offside, as both towing eye covers look the same ? 2. How best to...
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this is probably going to seem a strange query, but Im interested to see what peoples thoughts are on towing a caravan with a c200K auto? Obviously it wouldnt be the first choice as a tow-car but I have recently purchased a caravan (bargain from a friend needing a quick sale) and although I...
G'day guys, newbie posting here.
I have a Benz W124 E220 2.2L 4 CYL Saloon it's 1994, I'm getting into horse riding but I don't want to give up my E class for a 4X4 because I love my Benz. I need to be able to tow a float that would weigh around 800kgs and a horse about 500kgs probs a bit...
hi,
wondering if anyone can give me some advice we have recently bought a lunar eclipse with has a rough gross weigh of about 1150KG the kerb weight of the clk is around 1450gk according to parkers guide with a BHP of 197
does anyone know if my car can suitably pull the caravan ?
The caravan holiday we had planned for Autumn half-term had to be cancelled whilst we were sorting out the OEM towbar and electrics retrofit, and so the three holidays we've had with the W164 have all been staying in hotels.
That all changed with our May Day break, taking the caravan down to...
Bought this and forgot I had it. I paid £20.95 for it from my local caravan shop. Its still in the sealed bag that it came in. Caravan or Trailer.
£10.00 plus postage at cost.
New rules for towing a caravan or trailer come into effect on the 19th of January 2013.
Your entitlement to tow a caravan or trailer will depend on the driving licence you hold.
The categories detailed on your driving licence will determine what you can tow.
LINK to full information and...
hi lm in the market for a new excavator weighing in at 3.2 tonne and wanting to know why mb allows a maximum towing capacity of 2000 kg . A jeep Chrysler with the same om642 engine with a few more hp has a towing capacity of 3500kg and the jeep weighs 100kg + more than my compact. l...
I tow a caravan (c. 1300kg) with our 1991 C270 Auto and, generally, there are no problems. The engine is well capable and the whole "train" is stable.
Just occasionally, though, the transmission apparently drops out of gear. Usually ascending hills and, yesterday, when I contemplated an...
My brother has a facelift (57 reg) W211 E320 CDI Sport which he uses at the weekend to tow a catering trailer around 5miles each way.
On Saturday night the back of the car dropped so it is now sitting around 20cms from the road!
The car is now with our indy who cant fit it in until later in...
Not sure if this site has any issues with this but though it might be of use to a few......
Trailer towing:- B and B+E licence rules explained
I have extensive knowledge on this issue and already have a trailer towing clinic HERE as well as many other sites.
I use the above to demonstrate...
Hi - just collected my car from the garage following some work and when I got home and locked it I noticed that the light is flashing all the time on the dashboard for the above button. Having a bit of blonde moment as can honestly say I have never noticed before if it always did this or...
Had a quick search on here and couldn't find anything so apologies if this has been covered before.
I am thinking of taking my Nissan off the road and using it as a dedicated track car so my question is:
Will my C180 auto be able to tow a car on a trailer?
I have found very mixed opinions on...
I am looking to buy a c class for towing my caravan.Because of money available the petrol version fits my pocket as a 1to 2 year old car.Does anyone tow with the petrol model and how do you find it .The van is 1420 kg´s mtpl Challenger.I would be grateful for any info as I am due to buy in next...