I've launched and retrieved my ~3000lb sail boat with a 123 wagon many times, and traction was never an issue. Engine power (NA engine, 617.912) WAS an issue!
Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:19 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon? > My only concern is the car's ability to pull the boat and trailer up a > launch ramp. And a very real concern it should be, too. As that trailer rocks back on the ramp it'll tend to lift the rear wheels off the ground. My son and I got a free ride down an embankment due to that factor. You'd want a lot of extra weight in the back of the wagon, I'd think. Stupid trailer trick story: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/moglog.html#trailer If the ramp was wet and/or slimy, even worse. It's easy enough in a 4wd truck that outweighs the towed load by 2x, else maybe oh-oh! -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
