Expert Answers about Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Folding Cargo Carrier Options for a 2010 Subaru Outback
The etrailer 14X60 cargo carrier # e98874 would work great for you. It has a clearance of 19-1/2 inches from the carrier to the hitch pin hole when in use and 9-1\2 inches when folded. So if your measurement is correct, this would work out great. The Outback has 4 holes in the underside of the vehicle for attaching the hitch, so it is not possible to attach the hitch in any other spot. Using a hitch extender would have been problematic. The hitch extender would place the carrier and...
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Wiring Kit Compatible with 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The answer you referenced is from early 2015 and will be updated because we have since learned the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT is a fit for your 2011 R-Class Mercedes-Benz. The zero contact interface uses sensors to capture the signal on your wires so they are uninterrupted and yet the powered modulite can transfer the signal to your trailer wiring functions. It is a great option for you if you...
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Is Kenda Trailer Tire and Wheel Combo # AM3H290 Rated for Highway Travel
I am glad that you like the Kenda Tire/Wheel Combo, # AM3H290. All of the trailer tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour and safe for highway travel as long as you stay at or under 65, follow the weight capacity which is 935 pounds at 50 psi, and have the tire inflated to the max psi (50) for best performance and longest life. Heat build up is the main enemy of the trailer tire. Trailer tires are made with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. Overloading a trailer...
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Can a 4-Bike Platform Bike Rack be Used on a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Mercedes R350
There is a very good reason why no one makes a 4-bike platform style bike rack for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches. It isn't due to the weight, not entirely, it is the fact that a 4-bike platform bike rack is very long and the distance of the second 2 bikes from the hitch receiver will produce tremendous leverage on the hitch receiver which can damage the hitch (I've seen it happen) and/or the vehicle. The best solution is to replace the 1-1/4 inch hitch with a 2 inch hitch, # 75470, on your...
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Diagram of the Portion of the Fascia that Needs Trimmed to Install Curt Hitch # C13103
I attached a copy of the installation instructions for the Curt hitch # C13103 which is confirmed your 2007 Mercedes R350. The installation instructions have the diagram that you need.
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Will Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box TH629907 Fit on 2007 Mercedes-Benz R350
Thule's 22-cubic-foot Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH629907 will fit on most factory roof rack crossbars as well as round, square, aero and elliptical aftermarket bars. It will fit so long as the spread of these crossbars, when measured from the two bars' center points, is between 23-5/8-inches and 35-1/2-inches. The other consideration for fitting a rooftop cargo box is clearance for the rear hatch to open. In order for the Sonic XXL to fit without interfering with full opening of your...
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Ground Clearance of Curt Hitch Installed on 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 CDI
For your 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 CDI we have the Curt hitch part # C13103 as a confirmed fit. This will fit your vehicle will and will not sit too low at all. When we installed this hitch on a similar 2006 MB we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground measured 10-1/2 inches.
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Solution for Carrying 95 lb E-Bike
The highest rated e-bike rack we can only carry up to an 80 lb e-bike. We do not have anything aside from motorcycle carriers like the etrailer # e56UR that would have the needed weight capacity for a 95 lb e-bike.
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Torque Specifications to Install the Curt Hitch Receiver C13103 on a 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
The M10 x 1.50 CL 10.9 fasteners will need to be torqued down to 45 lbs-ft and the 7/16" 59 lb-ft for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13103. This is in line 8 of the instructions, we usually do not answer that question because companies like Curt often update and improve their torque specs, so always check the attached current specifications for the most recent recommendations in case they have been updated. This is a confirmed fit for your 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. I have attached...
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Sway Control for 2006 Mercedes R500 Towing an R-Pod Trailer
The Curt Sway Control # 17200 is designed to be used with weight distribution systems. If you're not interested in a weight distribution system you can use the Reese Sway Control # 83660 with a bracket. For the bracket use # RP26003 and for a Class III and larger hitch receiver or # RP26005 for Class II.
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Will the SportRack Vista Cargo Box # SR7018 Fit a 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-350
The SportRack Vista cargo box, # SR7018, will fit on crossbars no wider than 4 inches and with a crossbar spread of 25-7/8", 27-7/8",or 29-7/8" center to center. If the Mercedes bars match these requirements the box will fit. I have included a link to a video review of this box for you.
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Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2012 Mercedes Benz R 350
For a trailer wiring solution for you 2012 Mercedes Benz that will bypass all of the issues you described you would want the ZCI kit part # 119250KIT. Since this harness does not require any hardwiring and uses your turn signal circuits as only signal wire it would not cause any of the issues you described. Basically you would attach the sensors to the taillight wiring of your vehicle and then run the power wire up to the battery which allows all of the amperage of your trailer wiring to...
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Best Trunk Bike Rack for 2008 Mercedes R350
The best trunk mounted 3-bike bike rack around is the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack part # TH56BV. I checked with Thule and this rack is confirmed to fit your 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The OutWay 3 includes a number of advanced features, including the patented Thule Fit-Dial system which makes precise installation simple and repeatable. This carrier uses only 2 high-strength cables (rather than the 4-6 wear-prone nylon straps) to secure to your vehicle and it includes locks both for the...
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Roof Rack Recommendation for 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-350 with Panoramic Roof
We offer several options for your 2010 Mercedes R350 without side rails. I have attached a link to all the roof rack systems that are a fit for your vehicle. I recommend the Thule WingBars. For these bars, you will want part # TH711200 or # TH711220, # TH460R, # THKIT3038. The WingBars are one of the quietest on the market and have a weight capacity of 165 pounds. I spoke with Thule and confirmed that these will work on your panoramic roof. If you are wanting to carry cargo on your...
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Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Mercedes R350 BlueTec
Curt trailer hitch # C13103 is listed as a fit for the 2012 Mercedes R350 BlueTec models. The installation is fairly straightforward so a trusted mechanic or RV dealer that has a service center could perform the hitch installation for you. For wiring, we have the ZCI No-Splice Wiring Harness, # 119250KIT, that will fit your Mercedes. I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise...
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Trailer Hitch For A 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350
We do have a trailer hitch option for your 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350, but the # C13190 that you mentioned is not going to fit your vehicle. The correct hitch for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 is the Curt class 3 hitch # C13103. This is a 2" receiver rated for towing 3,500 lbs and 350 lbs of tongue weight.
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Do the WeatherTech Auto Floor Mats WTW104TN Attach to Grommets of 2011 Mercedes R35TN0
No, the WeatherTech All-Weather Front Floor Mats - Tan # WTW104TN that you referenced will not attach to the factory grommets you have in your 2011 Mercedes R350. Instead, they are head in place by anti-skid ridges. These are semi-custom mats that fit your vehicle without any trimming required. The picture is meant to show the color and not necessarily the shape of the mats.
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Availability of Hitch for 2006 Mercedes R500
We offer two different Class III hitches that are a fit for your 2006 M/B R500. Both the Curt # C13103 and the Draw-Tite # 75470 offer a 3500 lb towing/ 350 lb tongue weight capacity, but the warranty requirements of the Curt hitch stipulate that a stabilizing strap like # 18050 needs to be used for non-trailer loads like bike racks or cargo carriers. Because the Draw-Tite hitch has no such stipulation, I would recommend the Draw-Tite over the Curt hitch. I have linked you to the installation...
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Thule Roof Rack Mount Cargo Boxes for a 2011 Mercedes R350
First, I need to know if your 2011 Mercedes R350 has a factory roof rack that includes crossbars that run side to side, rails that run front to back, both, or neither. If you do have factory crossbars and they measure less than 3-1/2 inches wide and the center to center distance between the front and rear bars is between 23-5/8 inches and 35-1/2 inches you can use a Thule cargo box. However, the largest box you can use without interference with the rear hatch/trunk would be one of the...
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What Converter Is Available To Go From 7-Way Vehicle Connector To 4-Flat Trailer Connector
The 7-way on your van should be a vehicle end connector that will have a female 7-way connector. You will need an adapter with a male 7-way connector to a 4-flat connector on your trailer like the Pollak 7 Pole to 4 Pole Connector Adapter, part # PK12716. I am including a link to a video review of the Pollak adapter.
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