Rudybrannon
New member
Hey guys, first post on this forum.
I currently own 3 Sprinters, (2) Mercedes 3500s (2012 & 2013) that have been modified to be like tour buses with bunk beds, and then a 2004 dodge cargo.... I know a little bit of my way around owning sprinters, and running an events company towing trailers for the past 8 years.
What I'm looking to do is to modify a cargo van to function as a normal cargo van, but then be able to convert to be able to function as a flat tow vehicle behind a full size tour bus, or our 40 ft diesel RV.
I realize that you cannot flat tow an automatic. My intention would be to install the following "drive train disconnection kit" that I think is very cool... then I would get a tow bar that rates 10,000 lbs or more, and install the braking system as well as the lighting of course. see this link for what I'm looking to install on the van.....
The cargo van would have the drive chain disconnected with this modification, be loaded and flat towed. Being able to use it this way would make a world of difference in our touring business, not being able to navigate our bus and trailer in and out of locations.... instead, we would be able to use the Sprinter cargo van on site.
Assuming that I have:
1. proper pulling vehicle
2. drive chain disconnected
3. lights
4. braking system
Is there anything that would prevent me from doing this? Anybody experienced this before?
I currently own 3 Sprinters, (2) Mercedes 3500s (2012 & 2013) that have been modified to be like tour buses with bunk beds, and then a 2004 dodge cargo.... I know a little bit of my way around owning sprinters, and running an events company towing trailers for the past 8 years.
What I'm looking to do is to modify a cargo van to function as a normal cargo van, but then be able to convert to be able to function as a flat tow vehicle behind a full size tour bus, or our 40 ft diesel RV.
I realize that you cannot flat tow an automatic. My intention would be to install the following "drive train disconnection kit" that I think is very cool... then I would get a tow bar that rates 10,000 lbs or more, and install the braking system as well as the lighting of course. see this link for what I'm looking to install on the van.....
Coupling
Drive Shaft Disconnect Overview When you tow your rear-wheel drive car, van, pickup or SUV, the drive shaft to the rear axle must be disconnected to prevent damage to the automatic transmission. This requires mechanical service under the car which is not convenient for RV towing. The Superior...
www.remcodsc.com
The cargo van would have the drive chain disconnected with this modification, be loaded and flat towed. Being able to use it this way would make a world of difference in our touring business, not being able to navigate our bus and trailer in and out of locations.... instead, we would be able to use the Sprinter cargo van on site.
Assuming that I have:
1. proper pulling vehicle
2. drive chain disconnected
3. lights
4. braking system
Is there anything that would prevent me from doing this? Anybody experienced this before?