Towing rating

[RVBarry]

BTW Vic, these recent posts shouldn't be in an NCV3 thread.
Thanks

 

[autostaretx]

Just ordered a 2020 Passenger 2500 170 2x4 and it's showing Q00 - Towing capacity 0 kg/lbs. Factory hitch unavailable. Dealer says not to worry about that, still can tow. I'm going to install a hitch. This will be a people hauler mainly, so not a lot of weight, but likely small trailer (likely 4000lbs max). Does anyone know about why the the 0 lbs tow rating is given? I still plan on towing, but would would like some peace of mind on this. Thanks.

The next question is: what does the manufacturer's label in the door frame say?
If the Combined GVW is the same as the no-trailer GVW, then you really don't want to be "over the limit" in an accident situation. Your insurance may be void.

--dick

 

[elemental]

This one says it's an NHTSA rule:

15 Passenger Van Policy - WCU of PA

www.wcupa.edu

"8. No Towing: 15-passenger vans may never tow a trailer."

I think the WCUPA policy says that the NHTSA has issued warnings about towing trailers with 15-passenger vans, then makes it a WCUPA rule (not quoting an NHTSA rule) that their 15-passenger vans may never tow a trailer. The NHTSA apparently believes that there is an increased rollover risk for 15-passenger vans towing trailers. I suspect their belief is based on accident investigations.

 

[Kajtek1]

I guess you guys missed
"warnings indicate that 15-passenger vans from all domestic manufacturers have a significantly increased risk of roll-over than other vehicles "
Sprinters are not included.
Not even saying that "no towing" is only 1 of 8 rules the University made for that class.

 

[220629]

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"but MBZ must have some reason".

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Where did you glean that information for Sprinters??

2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van



Description
8.5/10 · Car and Driver

Model: 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
MSRP: From $41,095
Dimensions: 234-274″ L x 80″ W x 96-114″ H
Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs
Curb weight: 5,609 to 6,413 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating: 8,550 to 9,480 lbs
Seating capacity: 12, 15

sprinter 15 passenger tow capacity - Penelusuran Google

2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van



Description
Model: 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Curb weight: 5,710 to 6,162 lbs
Towing capacity: 5,000 lbs
Dimensions: 233-273″ L x 80″ W x 96-108″ H
Horsepower: 188 hp
Payload: 2,388 to 2,840 lbs
Tire size: LT245/75R16

BTW Vic, these recent posts shouldn't be in an NCV3 thread.
Thanks

I don't understand why. The basic info for Sprinters is the same.

vic

 

[RVBarry]

Where did you glean that information for Sprinters??

Hi,
This started with OwenDog's post earlier in the thread that all 15-passenger vans include Q00; the 2020 DOG lists that as "Q00 Constrained towing capacity (0 lbs)", and as Standard for all 170 15-passenger vans (gas or diesel, pages 146 & 155 in DOG).

Looking further, I see the DOG does not have a price for the Q24 hitch (e.g. it's not available) on the 170 Passenger (see page 158 of the DOG for the Diesels, or p146 for Gas).