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  • Trunk Rack and Adapter Bar Recommendation for a 2012 Mercedes C Class 300 with Felt Versa E
  • The Thule OutWay part # TH45JV is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Mercedes 300 C-Class and would work just fine with your bike that does not have a horizontal top tube but would require the adapter bar part # UB01 because of this. The adapter bar attaches to the steering stem and to the seat post to provide the needed attachment point. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • When trailer hitches are made, the manufacturers make every effort to consider the appearance and try to make the hitches as inconspicuous as possible. Many times they are successful but it is virtually impossible to make the hitch invisible. If your 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a sedan the trailer hitch we offer is part # C11824. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. If you have a wagon the hitch I recommend is part # C11680. This is also a Class l hitch...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2016 Mercedes C-Class Sedan
  • For your 2016 Mercedes C-Class sedan the Thule OutWay Pro part # TH56BV that you referenced is a confirmed fit and would be the best option for a trunk rack as it is the nicest rack available. This rack is also very good at fitting unique frame designs since the arms can be moved closer to together if needed or can move up and down independently. The adapter bar I would recommend though is the part # UB01 as it has a latching system that seems to be a bit easier to use. As long as you...
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  • Trunk Bike Rack Recommendation For The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
  • I spoke with Thule and the Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Adjustable Arms only fits the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon. Usually this has something to do with the foot placement of the trunk bike rack. However, your vehicle is compatible with the Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms, part # TH88VR. This trunk rack has three points of contact when carrying your bikes. It secures the bikes via the top tube and it has an anti-sway cradle that secures the...
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  • Best Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying Two E-Bikes with Fat Tires RadRover Fatbike
  • The best bike rack solution we have to carry two e-bikes with fat tires like your RadRover Fatbikes is the Thule Easyfold # TH903202 which is designed for your exact situation basically. It is designed for carrying 2 e-bikes with fat tires just like what you have. It also comes with a ramp setup to that makes loading and unloading easier as well.
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  • Tire Chain Recommendation for 2013 Mercedes C250
  • I found the owners manual to a 2013 Mercedes C250 and they state to only use tire chains on the rear axle of the vehicle and to make sure they are low clearance chains. You didn't mention what size tires are on the C250 but we have Easy Fit chains like what you referenced that fit the standard sizes for the vehicle. # TH04115102 fits tire size 255/35-18 # TH04115097 fits size 245/40-17 # TH04115100 fits size 235/40-18 # TH04115095 fits 225/45-17 The Easy Fit chains are the easiest tire...
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  • Why is There Only 1-1/4 inch Hitches Available for 2011 Mercedes C300
  • On lighter duty vehicles like your 2011 Mercedes C300 we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt hitch part # C11030 which is a confirmed fit. The larger hitch size is generally only seen on SUVs and trucks that have higher towing capacities. Also using a hitch adapter to convert to the larger hitch size cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent so it's not a great solution either.
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  • Availability Of Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2006 Dodge Sprinter Motorhome
  • I may have an option for you, but there not a custom fit front mount trailer hitch receiver available for your 2006 Dodge Sprinter Motorhome. You can have a local fabrication shop add a universal hitch like the Draw-Tite # 41990-07 with 7" tall mounting brackets or the # 41990-16 with 16" mounting brackets to the front of your Sprinter. This may require a bit of trimming to the front bumper, and to the brackets of the hitch but can be done as you can see in the included picture of a...
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  • How To Carry Scooter/Motorcycle and Bike On Winnebago View Class C RV
  • The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier part # e98873 is a great option for carrying scooters and motorcycles on the rear of an RV. It has a 500 lb weight capacity and integrated ramp for easy loading. In regards to carrying bikes also, you'd need to do so on the front of the RV with a front mount hitch and hitch mounted bike rack, the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7352. I have attached out hitch mounted bike rack selection below as well.
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  • Recommendation for Carrying a Bike with a 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 for Easy Trunk Access
  • Since trunk mount bike racks must be removed each and every time the trunk is opened I highly recommend going with a hitch mounted bike rack. I know you said you don't have a trailer hitch on your 2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 but we have everything you need to easily carry your bike while also being able to seamlessly access the trunk on your Sedan. The only trailer hitch that is available for your vehicle is the Curt Class I # C11030 with the 1-1/4" receiver. Because this is a Class I trailer...
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  • Can You Use a Swing Away Adapter with Cargo Carrier on 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch
  • I do have an option for you but I don't recommend using a swing-away adapter with a hitch expander as you would be reducing the trailer hitch's capacity by too much. I'm afraid we don't have any swing-away options for the smaller 1-1/4" trailer hitch but you can still haul your gear inside a cargo basket like the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18110 and if needed, enclose the contents inside a bag like the Curt Cargo Bag for Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier part # C18210.
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  • How To Carry a Bike On a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C63 S
  • I do have an option for a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C63 S to carry a bike but up it won't be on the rear with a trailer hitch as there is not one offered for this vehicle. The only option would be to carry the bike on the roof with an option like the SeaSucker Talon Roof Bike Rack part # 298-BT1004.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Mercedes C250 And How to Protect Paint
  • The Thule OutWay part # TH45JV is an excellent option for a trunk bike rack for your 2012 Mercedes Benz C250 that is confirmed as a fit. This is basically the nicest trunk rack on the market so it would be a great option that we would highly recommend. What we recommend typically is for people to make sure that the painted surface of the vehicle and pads of the rack are kept clean and there won't be any scratching. But all of the ideas you mentioned would work well and would be fantastic...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Mercedes C-Class Sedan
  • I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier # TH65JV has been confirmed to fit your 2012 Mercedes C-Class Sedan, however this rack is better suited for vehicles with metal bumpers and in the past has left dents on vehicles because of its weight. I would strongly recommend you go with a Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV as this rack does not have this reputation at all and is one of the best trunk mounted bike racks on the market because of how easy it is...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2003 Mercedes C240 Wagon
  • We do indeed have a Class I hitch available for your 2003 Mercedes C240 Wagon, part # C11824. If you'll be using the hitch for light duty towing purposes, the hitch has a 2500 lb towing/ 250 lb tongue weight capacity. You'll want to check with Mercedes/Benz or your owner's manual to determine the actual towing capacity of your Wagon, and not exceed whichever capacity is lowest. In order to tow with the hitch, you'll need the following items, which aren't sold in kit form but are available...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-300
  • We offer one custom fit trailer hitch for the 2008 Mercedes C-Class sedan models, Curt class I hitch # C11030. The recommended drawbar, part # C45521, is sold separately. Bike racks do not have vehicle-specific fits, so you will need to do some measuring to determine how much clearance you will need the rack to have before you can know for certain which ones will work best on your vehicle. Clearance is measured from the hitch pin hole to a point past the bumper. Without having the...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Less Likely To Damage Or Scratch Paint
  • Out of all of trunk mounted bike racks we have, the Thule OutWay 2-Bike Rack # TH45JV is the least likely to damage your vehicle while in transport. If I had a bike I would put this unit on my car based my experience with this product and based on customer interactions. The OutWay features sleeves and pads to protect the trunk area (see picture). The Sure-Tight cables and hooks are coated with durable nylon, and the cables have movable sleeves that help protect your Mercedes-Benz C-Class's...
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  • Diagram for Curt Hitch C11485 for Install on 2015 Mercedes C300
  • I attached the installation instructions that include a diagram for the Curt Hitch part # C11485 that shows how it installs on your 2015 Mercedes C300. Check out the install link I attached as well for more info.
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2015 Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe
  • The Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11485 referenced in your question is not a confirmed fit for your 2015 Mercedes-Benz C350 Coupe. There is not a trailer hitch currently available that is designed to fit your C350 coupe model. If you happen to be wanting a trailer hitch so you you can transport your bikes, another option is a trunk mounted rack like the excellent Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier # TH910XT. This carrier is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will secure up to 2 bikes at 35...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for 2013 Mercedes Benz C350 with Panoramic Roof
  • I spoke with my contact at Thule and in order to carry your cargo box on your 2013 Mercedes Benz C350 with the Panoramic Roof and experience the least amount of noise, we recommend going with the WingBar Roof Rack, # TH460R, # THKIT3083, and either # TH711200 or # TH711220. This system attaches to OEM fixed mounting points on your vehicle's roof and has a maximum crossbar spread of 30 inches. Thule's WingBars are designed to be among the quietest, strongest, most aerodynamic load bars...
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