Sprinter diesel tow question
Question , Can a sprinter diesel class c tow a small s u v like a Jeep Wrangler for example ?looks like it can tow 5-7 pounds. Is this accurate? Looking for some answers thanks in advance
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For a technical answer you really need to run the numbers. Weigh the unit loaded for travel (water, food, people) etc and subtract that from the GCWR which will leave you with your towing capacity.
I am surprised at how well our new Sprinter class C tows our CRV. The brakes on the sprinter are awesome (much better than our previous gas class A's). I do have supplemental brakes in the CRV though. The Sprinter has a good deal of low end torque so taking off is no issue. My only complaint is climbing hills at highway speeds and passing. 60+ MPH towing a car and the sprinter doesn't have much left in terms of acceleration. If you want to maintain 70MPH on the interstate and pass a truck going 68 - it will take about 3 minutes - no joke. But the diesel based class C's otherwise are very capable of towing a car provided the numbers are within specs.
I am surprised at how well our new Sprinter class C tows our CRV. The brakes on the sprinter are awesome (much better than our previous gas class A's). I do have supplemental brakes in the CRV though. The Sprinter has a good deal of low end torque so taking off is no issue. My only complaint is climbing hills at highway speeds and passing. 60+ MPH towing a car and the sprinter doesn't have much left in terms of acceleration. If you want to maintain 70MPH on the interstate and pass a truck going 68 - it will take about 3 minutes - no joke. But the diesel based class C's otherwise are very capable of towing a car provided the numbers are within specs.
