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lee · 04-26-2021, 05:01 PM

I used to own out of state apts. could not find a decent priced diesel pickup. Ended up finding a 1972 280 euro mercedes for the tow bill (375). Put a hitch ball on it and connected a single axle trailer, loaded up rolls of heavy carpet , and set out from arkansas to new mexico.

Car pulled it fine! trailer got out of control, jackknifed three miles into trip , at 35 mph. found out from Tow driver, the trailer had ...12,000

pounds on it

. Your truck will do FINE.

04-26-2021, 05:01 PM	#47 (permalink)
lee EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: arkansas Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	old mercedes tow idea I used to own out of state apts. could not find a decent priced diesel pickup. Ended up finding a 1972 280 euro mercedes for the tow bill (375). Put a hitch ball on it and connected a single axle trailer, loaded up rolls of heavy carpet , and set out from arkansas to new mexico. Car pulled it fine! trailer got out of control, jackknifed three miles into trip , at 35 mph. found out from Tow driver, the trailer had ...12,000 pounds on it . Your truck will do FINE.