MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4WD Towing

larlarsa

larlarsa

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does any people use a MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4WD to tow a 18' bass boat with a 150 hp 2s?now i have a 14 ft aluminum boat,but want to buy a used bass boat no more than 18',not smaller than 17',115 hp to 150hp,the GLK-350 tow capacity was 3500lbs max,what's the approx weigh around a 17/18' bass boat was?
 
ezmobee

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Re: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4WD Towing

You should be well within the limits of the Mercedes with a 17-18' bass boat.

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larlarsa

larlarsa

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Re: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4WD Towing

well, i still love my boat, but too small to handle big water.(too much gear:D)
some people said that better have 2:1 tow weigh capacity of the boat in the safe side,or is the trailer have brake system is better and good for the tranmisson ,should i need to install tranmisson cooler as well??
 
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Re: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4WD Towing

A bass boat typically will have very little freeboard and would certainly not be my recommendation on big water. I can certainly understand the desire for a larger boat though.

A 2:1 tow rating should not be necessary and 18' or less boat trailers are not often equipped with brakes. A tranny cooler is always a good idea.
 
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