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Proteus
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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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brulaz
Explorer
Oct 10, 2014
BenK wrote:

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Marry that with variable displacement (cylinder deactivation) and the
MPG's will be very good running empty.
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About 2/3 to 3/4 of our truck's mileage is towing a 7500-8000# TT with 64 sq ft of frontal area at ~62mph.

All this new gasser tech is wonderful. Love our EcoB with all the low end torque, and its HP is wonderful. But think that for mileage under load you need to go diesel.

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