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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
The hitch is working very well one year after purchase and it was a simple install using the video provided by etrailer.
Great quality and fitment, def a must for GLA 250 2018, no issues w the foot trunk sensor opener
2nd hitch I ordered for 2 different vehicles. Last one worked well and I can't wait to get this one installed.
etrailer was great. the hitch came in a timely manner. The box was a little banged up, but the hitch was fine. The hitch looks to be very well made. And while I did not install it myself, the shop that did, said it was somewhat difficult to install. that very well could be the nature of the vehicle though. My vehicle is a Infiniti QX-30, which is pretty much a Mercedes GLA 250. The one problem I have with the hitch is it hangs down too low. They could have probably moved it up about an inch and it would look much nicer, and would have less clearance issues.
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This hitch is fine. Hole spacing was just barely accurate (needed to use dead blow mallet to mount to bumper). Instructions are missing two critical fasteners. They are mounted from the inside under the plastic shroud on the back of the cargo area. You'll need to create a modified tool (metric deep socket with hose (1/2 garden hose worked for me).
Everything was packaged neatly and arrived in great condition. The instructions where very close. There were 3 points on each wheel well not mentioned, but not difficult to adjust to. Everything was snug and went back perfectly. I was able to complete the install in about 1:45. It was challenging but because of the preparation and tool list, everything went well. Take it nice and slow and careful. Started using the hitch 10 minutes after completion.
The trailer hitch I ordered for my 2016 Mercedes GLA250 was the perfect solution for mounting a bicycle rack on my car. As indicated, the level of difficulty to install the hitch was high. I considered taking my car to a mechanic or body shop to perform the work but decided to tackle it myself. I have a broad assortment of tools and have done work on my own vehicles for years so opted to take on the job. The most difficult part of the installation for me was figuring out how to release the various body component clips and fasteners to remove the rear fascia. The hitch came with a set of step-by-step instructions with photos. Tackling the job myself would have been prohibitive without the detailed steps for disassembly and reassembly. I did find a few discrepancies in the instructions regarding bolt and socket sizes, but that was minor. The hitch is well designed for my vehicle and works perfectly with my bicycle rack. I have installed hitches on other SUVs I've owned which were a simple matter of bolting the hitch to the frame. Installation on my GLA250 was a much more involved process. If you plan to add a hitch to your GLA250 and are not comfortable working on cars, you might consider having a mechanic or body repair person do the work.
Had exactly what model I needed and delivered it to my installer in record time! Excellent service by Josh who went the extra mile in getting it to me quickly.
I was advised by etrailer personal that C13197 could be installed to QX30S without any fascia cut modification. Unfortunately, it requires to cut not only the heat shield but also the rear fascia for QX30S to install this receiver. Fortunately, you wouldn't realize the cutting modification from outside, but you need to cut a lot from inside. The item itself can be strong enough for the spec, but I don't believe the car can go with the described tongue weight since the mounting plate for the car side is 2-3mm only. So I will use only for pulling. After the installation, the hitch receiver hight would be around 11 inches from the ground.
I wouldn't say installation was easy but if you're a handy person it's not difficult. The instructions and pictures provided by etrailer made the hitch installation on my gls 250 pretty simple. Took us about an hour between 2 people. Thanks etrailer for a wonderful experience.
Bought the hitch for my Mercedes GLA-250 4-Matic to tow my utility trailer and bike rack. Both work well with this hitch. Installation is relatively easy if you follow the directions. Watch the wheel trim while removing rear fascia, pull carefully so you don't bend the plastic out of shape.
The results performed and looked great. I recently towed 1800 lbs without any issues on my utility trailer. Great buy for the money.
So happy I purchased this for my Mercedes AMG GLA 45. Hitch installer made few adjustments for compatibility w/ AMG but otherwise has been perfect for my 2" bike hitch rack. Highly recommend!
The hitch for my wife's new GLA 250 was a perfect fit. I had a local mechanic install it. He charged 1 hour's labor and said it was a piece of cake. He's installed other Curt hitches for himself and customers. The fit on the car is also perfect with everything out of sight except the receiver. The cross frame is invisible and the hitch is recessed about 1 inch behind the plane of the bumper contact surface, so no scratches on another car with a gentle touch, not that we park by contact. The GLA has a rear view camera.
service was absolutely fantastic! would totally recommend etrailer!!
It’s been a year and it works like the first day
Still in perfect condition.
Trailer hitch was a perfect fit and the installation went well also.
Professional, courteous, and very helpful. etrailer were extremely responsive and helpful to get the trailer hitch, and associated other items, shipped to me in a timely manner. Excellent service!
Every time I purchase anything from E-trailer I have very happy. I've order on line and called and the customer service is the best. Thanks again
Great product and service...exactly what I needed and delivered promptly!
Easy to mount and solid as a rock. Good stuff.
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