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mercedes 190 toad


Hi everybody, new guy here with a question: Does anyone know if a mercedes 190 with manual transmission (diesel or gas) can be towed all 4 wheels down?
Thanks in advance.  

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Here's how to find out....

For starters only, check out MotorHome Magazine’s Guide to Dinghy Towing. It will get you started but in no way should be considered the final say so for the reasons to follow. It also does not list everything - like MB.

In the owner's manual you should be able to find something about flat towing. If not, contact the car maker (MB) directly, not via a dealer, and ask them. An email to their corporate tech help line will do the trick. This way you'll get the official word from the manufacturer. A dealer will tend to guess. Tow-ability is a critical technical issue and the damage can be severe and ultra expensive. The subtle differences made mid-year and among models make it even more critical to get it from the horses mouth for your exact vehicle.

Be very wary (no offense anyone) of anything a forum poster might suggest - unless they are quoting (and you know they are) from the exact manual for your vehicle. Also, previous uneventful experience towing a vehicle does not mean it is OK, damage could still be happening.

You can also see what www.RemcoTowing.com has to say. That will be your main source for any conversion parts to make a vehicle tow-able. By the way, I did not see the 190 in the Remco charts... But give them a call, great bunch of folks.

BTW Knowing your exact year/make/model/engine and even the transmission code is a plus when doing your research - especially when contacting the manufacturer.


-- Edited by RVDude at 09:08, 2008-04-09

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Jeff, Thanks for your informative reply. I'll run down the super techs at Mercedes corporate.

lathahn

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