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Since the U.S. is full of pansies w/ no common sense, damn near nothing over here is rated to tow anymore. I know towing across the pond is no biggie, but I can't find any info on European C55s to see what they're rated to tow. I tried googling it but can't find any real info, can someone give me the Euro-C55's tow-rating please?

I'm looking to tow a dirtbike or three and want to see what my options are.

lkfoster

I looked it up a long time ago and found that the C55 was not rated to tow, all the other were but don't recall for how much.

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I wonder if it's the dual exhaust preventing a solid mount? Surely someone has a tow hitch on one of these somewhere? Don't make me take the wife's V6 Passat, PLEASE.

lkfoster

That's my assumption, that or too much power.

You're right about towing in the states. I see all sorts of E- and S-classes with tow hitches around Dublin. Strangest was a R129 SL towing a horse box on the autobahn.

thtguy

If I recall correctly, it was either 300lb tongue and 3000 Gross weight, or 150 tongue and 1500 gross. this was for a C320 as technically the 55 isn't rated to tow. the Curt C320 hitch looks like it should fit with a slight cut out in the bumper. I have been wanting to put one on, I have just been too lazy to follow through.

This UK Caravan site says 3306lbs
http://www.uktow.com/towing%20capacity.asp

Accidental L8 apex

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a ton.