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outdoorbug
Explorer
Sep 02, 2019

Safe to tow ? Mercedes GLS with a 4500 lb travel trailer

Hello, I am a newbie to RVing and planning to buy my first RV. I am also buying a new SUV for my family of 6. I am curious to know your thoughts on towing a travel trailer for the following scneari...
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GrandpaKip
Explorer II
Sep 03, 2019
Personally, I would buy a 1500 crew cab truck instead of a $75k Merc and use the left over money to buy a nice, used SUV. The truck will pull that size camper with no problem and you would have the everyday SUV that isn’t maxed out towing.
But that’s just me.

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