Butcherpen

Purchased a 2007 this spring. Replaced the shocks with conventional (OEM too $$$) and replaced the rear air suspension. New front axles. Mounted a hitch to the existing (factory) six bolt sites. Driving to NC from Pensacola, FL (750 mi). No big deal. I intend to tow a Mini Cooper (~3000 lbs) on a rented tow dolly one-way. Wish me luck.

I forgot to ask what gear to use while towing?

Thanks

Tdoll

Good luck and safe travels!

kphu

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Sounds like a hoot, keep us posted and safe travels!

Butcherpen

1800 miles round trip. Averaged 18.8 on the way up and 16.9 back with the load. Not too bad. I used 4 gear off the interstate and used D when I got to cruising speed on the interstate. I toggled the cruise control off on hills because I didn't like the control downshifting and upping the rpm to 3K on hills. Overall a successful trip (except for the normal family stress)

chiph9

Glad you had a good trip. I-10 on the Florida Panhandle is surprisingly hilly, and any vehicle's cruise control will over-react to them.

Chip H.