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Proteus
Explorer
Jul 07, 2013

Mercedes ML350 Bluetec - How big a TT can I tow?

New to this and need some advice. I have an ML350BTC as a tow vehicle. Plenty of power (455 ftlbs), and it has a 7200lb tow rating. I'm looking for a lightweight 25-28ft travel trailer with bunks (som...
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rjstractor
Nomad
Sep 19, 2014
Fuscus wrote:
Horsepower relates to top speed and straight line acceleration, not hill towing. Why do you think some Cat semis are rated at "only" 400HP?


It's popcorn time! :) I'll only say one thing... the fact that semis only have 400-500 hp towing 80000 pounds is the reason you pass them on hills like they are standing still. If they had 1000 hp you would not be passing them nearly so easily.

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