Glad to see you using the ML for towing. I was hoping to steal my wife's GL for this purpose instead of buying a dedicated pickup, but while the vehicle capacity is 7200 lbs, the tongue weight max is 650. Apparently they use an 8% figure in Europe for weight distribution. My understanding is the next generation (2013) addresses this concern.
That all being said, I use cruise control when towing with the Avalanche. I have not seen anything in the manuals for either car recommending against this. You are right about using D5 or 6 to preserve the tranny. Fuel consumption seems better while on cruise and I haven't noticed a significant increase in gear changes etc.
How's the ML towing experience been otherwise?
That all being said, I use cruise control when towing with the Avalanche. I have not seen anything in the manuals for either car recommending against this. You are right about using D5 or 6 to preserve the tranny. Fuel consumption seems better while on cruise and I haven't noticed a significant increase in gear changes etc.
How's the ML towing experience been otherwise?
Eric Mayer
2013 MB G63
2012 Audi R8 GT #232
2011 GT3 RS
1988 928 S4
1988 MB 560SL
2014 MB GL 550
2013 MB G63
2012 Audi R8 GT #232
2011 GT3 RS
1988 928 S4
1988 MB 560SL
2014 MB GL 550