How difficult is it backing a 8ft trailer behind Mercedes B+
Thinking of purchasing Mercedes B+ coach and wondering how difficult it will be backing into RV sites with 8ft. trailer.Any other ideas on how to carry more stuff then will fit in coach.
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I think you will find it's not all that hard because of the long overhang from the rear axle. Click on "How I tow" below as it's a lot easier than I thought it would be and if I have enough room up front I can stop it from jackknifing. When I need to turn around I'll pull past a side street without any traffic coming on it and then back into it usually on the first try. Granted I'm a farm boy and I've been backing trailers for decades. You may want to add reflectors that make the back of the trailer as wide as the B+ so you can see where the trailer is headed sooner if it's a narrow trailer.
While you do not need this answer to your question... buy something bigger than a B+ that most importantly... will have bigger tanks and more room for your stuff. My overall MPG is 14 (7 + 21= 28/2 = 14) as we put as many miles on the toad as the MH which becomes out base camp. If I was willing to drive a toad that got 30+ MPG my overall MPG would be better than a MB B+ pulling a trailer.
How much MPG is the trailer going to decrease the MB's MPG? I know in my situation the toad is not noticeable but it's less than 1/10 of my total weight. Good luck in your choice if it's for extended periods of time.
While you do not need this answer to your question... buy something bigger than a B+ that most importantly... will have bigger tanks and more room for your stuff. My overall MPG is 14 (7 + 21= 28/2 = 14) as we put as many miles on the toad as the MH which becomes out base camp. If I was willing to drive a toad that got 30+ MPG my overall MPG would be better than a MB B+ pulling a trailer.
How much MPG is the trailer going to decrease the MB's MPG? I know in my situation the toad is not noticeable but it's less than 1/10 of my total weight. Good luck in your choice if it's for extended periods of time.
