M-Class (W164) Produced 2006-2011: ML280CDI, ML320CDI, ML420CDI, ML350, ML500, ML550

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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Flat-tow question:

Can the new W164 be flat-towed (all four tires on the ground) behind a motorhome without incurring any transmission problems?

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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard / E320
Can the new W164 be flat-towed (all four tires on the ground) behind a motorhome without incurring any transmission problems?

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In a word: "NO!"

See, especially, the third column of the attached.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DUTCH
In a word: "NO!"

See, especially, the third column of the attached.
Guess that answers the question for me. I know that you typically need to be able to put the transfer case in neutral, and most of the newer vehicles don't allow you to do that. I've seen a few ML's, both the newer and older generation being flat-towed, so I'm not sure how they are doing that, though they could be using a REMCO or simply pushing their luck.

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