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Originally Posted by pmhellings
I'm pretty sure that the TM's axle is rated at 3500 lbs. not 1500.
Paul
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You're right. I was recalling the maximum weight stamped on each OEM rim. Each torsion axle has a maximum limit of 1750 lbs for a total of 3500 lbs.
When I went to a weigh station in Kamloops BC, our trailer axle came to 3498 lbs (maximum = 3500 lbs), rear truck axle came to 4158 lbs (maximum = 3960 lbs, so we were overloaded on that axle); front axle come to 2860 lbs.
The towing limit of the Tahoe is 8800 lbs. The dry weight of the 2720 is about 2900 lbs, far below the towing limit for the Tahoe. However, when loaded or trailer weighed about 5000 lbs.
#1) The Trailmanor is very heavy at the tongue. When the TM is loaded, a weight distributing hitch will likely be necessary to keep the weight off the rear axle. This is why you want to find out the maximum weight the rear axle can take on your Mercedes.
#2) Be mindful of how you pack. The 2900 lbs of the TM doesn't include the battery, propane tanks, water in the holding tanks, etc. Notice how our 2900 lbs turned into 5000 lbs! Now, admittedly, that includes the people and our gear in the truck as well.
I only go through this to show you how you can be under the towing limit, but still be overloaded. You're fine to get the trailer. Find out you axle maximums of your Mercedes to find out if you need a weight distributing hitch. Then learn how to pack!