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Mtnbikerx
Explorer
Apr 23, 2016

Flat towing advice

Purchasing a 2012 Winn Journey with the 360 Cummins. It already has a Blue Ox tow bar. We will be towing an AWD ML350. Before digging into the owner's manual of the Benz I would like some comments regarding safety and maintenance of both vehicles. Would a trailer for the toad be a better plan?
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2016
    the first thing you should do is read that owner's manual for "valid" information. what does that say under either recreational towing or towing behind a motorhome. only if that gives proper directions to do so, should you be asking those other questions.
    bumpy
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    Triker33
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2016
    It probably will be impossible to find a base plate for any model of a Benz to tow it 4 down. Even if the manufacture recommends pulling it 4 down. Which I would guess they don't.

    Get a light trailer. Even then hope your Winn can pull over 5K lb.

    That is the reason I went with the Lincoln MKS AWD Ecoboost. It can be pulled 4 down.

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