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Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-26-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
Thanks so much, I will post a picture soon. I...

Thanks so much, I will post a picture soon. I have to admit I was worried about the wheelbase as well but I think alot of my good fortune is the Airstream itself. Im sure a trailer of that weight...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
I did it! I would like to let everyone know that...

I did it! I would like to let everyone know that a 2002 Mercedes G 500 will not only pull a 2009 28' Flying Cloud it will do it with power to spare. I have driven 2000 miles in the last month since I...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 08-30-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,036
Posted By Big Jim
I have had a 28' 2009 flying cloud ( sea green)...

I have had a 28' 2009 flying cloud ( sea green) on order( since 7/17) and I am due to pick it up on 9/20. I checked with Airstream and it is being built right now, needless to say I am so excited I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
Thanks for the info, and honestly I live @ about...

Thanks for the info, and honestly I live @ about 7300 ft above sea level and many of the places I would like to go are up from here, I think I am going to need more power and more wheelbase for sure....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
Youre right, I dont know how we got on that...

Youre right, I dont know how we got on that debate. I will say it is one as a G wagon owner I am forced into often. That being said I am very concerned about the short wheelbase and how that will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
woah, WWII is over guys, and we won, but that...

woah, WWII is over guys, and we won, but that still doesnt convince me the H1 is any better on or off road than a G. Even if the H1 is 10% better off road , the H1 driver listens to diesel and the G...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
I agree, and 2002 is the first years they were...

I agree, and 2002 is the first years they were made for the US. That means it has the Electronic Stability Program wich makes it almost difficult to get away from you even with our 350" a year...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
You are the first person I have heard from that...

You are the first person I have heard from that has used a "G" to tow that I have heard from, you seem to feel like Mercedes of North America. They told me I would have no problem, mine is the 4 door...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
Once again what a great website, thank you for...

Once again what a great website, thank you for all the comments. I spoke with Mercedes today and they have tried to re asure me that the "G" will work. Naturally a hitch will be $1300 wich I know...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-28-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
This is great information. I was told that sway...

This is great information. I was told that sway bars might help as well. What if we put our supplies in the TV? Is that just wishful thinking. I ordered the trailer a few weeks ago, I hope our first...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-28-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,596
Posted By Big Jim
Mercedes G500

Hello,
I am interested in a 2009 28' Flying Cloud( net 5500, gross 7300) and want to know if I have enough tow vehichle. I have a 2002 Mercedes G500 with a tow rating of 7000 pounds ( 7700...
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