mercedes sl and caravans

mercedes sl and caravans

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pollawyn

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175 posts

181 months

Tuesday 6th April 2010
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I am prepared for the derision and scorn that is going to be heaped on me for this suggestion. Here goes, I am thinking of getting an SL or possibly a 55 AMG and fitting a towbar and towing a small caravan. I have always been a fast car fan, having owned amongst others a BMW Z4, TVR S2, TVR Chimaera. Trouble is I also like caravans, currently towing with a 280CDI. When I am on holiday I miss my real car so had this idea of combining the two, taking the caravan to a good driving area and having fun in a real car. I might mention that I am retired which gives me the advantage of being away for longish periods. Obviously the weight ratio and engine power would be more than adequate and I can cope with the increase in fuel consumption. My concerns would be the effect on the chassis and adverse effects on the engine due to the unusual loading. Constructive comments please.

pollawyn

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175 posts

181 months

Tuesday 6th April 2010
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OK, got it from my local towbar specialist, no can do. Well it was a good idea at the time. If anyone knows any different please let me know. Meanwhile I will carry on tearing up the tarmac in my TVR Chimaera and having mercy on SL's as I still have a soft spot for them. Maybe one day.

pollawyn

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175 posts

181 months

Tuesday 6th April 2010
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That's an odd one. Have e.mailed Mercedes with the query. Hope they reply with the definitive answer.

pollawyn

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175 posts

181 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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It seems that campfreddie is right. Mercedes say they do not offer a towbar option on the SL as the boot lid hinges in two directions. Also kilarney in that the R129 has a normal boot so OK. THanks for the help. Good motoring.

pollawyn

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175 posts

181 months

Monday 21st June 2010
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Gone and done it. Got myself a beauty 57,00 mile, two owner, last one 16 years, 1992 500SL, fsh, with every available extra except rear seats, towbar going on in a couple of weeks after some difficulty locating one. Meanwhile am revelling in the amazing performance of the car, so impressed with the versatility I am thinking I might have found my perfect car, the 280 Cdi might have to go so that I can use it more.