comfort zone
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Hello,
I have recently purchased the above 1997 estate vehicle. I tow a caravan a few times each season. I know there are those of you on here who share the opinions of a Mr Clarkson regarding caravans, but I'm sure I can redicule you on your hobbies or pastimes given the opportunity.
My question is regarding additional gearbox oil cooling. The caravan club reccomend additional oil cooling, and I have contacted Kenlowe whom I have previously purchased an oil cooler from and they also reccomend fitting an additional oil cooler,(well they would wouldn't they!).
My mechanic says that e300 diesel estates were made to lug weights around and Mercedes have made allowances for this.
The car has done about 140,000 miles and had a towbar on when I purchased it. The caravan will weigh about 1242kg fully loaded and will be towed mainly in this country but occasionaly in parts of France.
Your views and thoughts will be appreciated.
John
I have recently purchased the above 1997 estate vehicle. I tow a caravan a few times each season. I know there are those of you on here who share the opinions of a Mr Clarkson regarding caravans, but I'm sure I can redicule you on your hobbies or pastimes given the opportunity.
My question is regarding additional gearbox oil cooling. The caravan club reccomend additional oil cooling, and I have contacted Kenlowe whom I have previously purchased an oil cooler from and they also reccomend fitting an additional oil cooler,(well they would wouldn't they!).
My mechanic says that e300 diesel estates were made to lug weights around and Mercedes have made allowances for this.
The car has done about 140,000 miles and had a towbar on when I purchased it. The caravan will weigh about 1242kg fully loaded and will be towed mainly in this country but occasionaly in parts of France.
Your views and thoughts will be appreciated.
John