Your Class II hitch should have a weight rating of 3,500 lbs, check the hitch specifications to be sure. In this case we would recommend using a Class II rated ball mount, that has the proper drop or rise for towing your trailer. I added a link to all of the Class II ball mounts that we carry for you to select from.
Normally trailers are set up with an 18 inch coupler height, so if you do not have a trailer to measure you can select a ball mount based on 18 inches and be very close with... view full answer...
I have just what you need, the Curt Ball Mount part # C45338 which has a 7" rise and is designed for a 2" trailer hitch. This is a fixed ball mount but we have adjustable options, the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount part # CAB-UM which has built-in cushioning.
If you go with the Curt Ball Mount, you'll also need the Hitch Ball part # A-90 for 2". If you go with the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount, you'll need the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable... view full answer...
The trailer hitch designed to fit your GLK 250 is part # C13155. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.
Per a note from Curt warranty requirements, all non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported by stabilizing straps, such as part # 18050.
The trailer harness I recommend for your vehicle is the Curt Wiring Harness, part # C59236. The wires to connect the harness are located behind the tail lights on your GLK 250. view full answer...
The Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Platform Rack # KU74FR referenced in your question can indeed hold 2 bikes of up to 40 pounds each. This limit refers to the carrier's weight capacity, so I do not recommend sitting on the rack or applying any weight on the rack that exceeds this 80 pound total capacity. This carrier does feature a unique design though that will allow you to walk between the u-shaped platform so that you can easily use the rear bumper on your vehicle for a more stable seating surface.... view full answer...
There are other ways to carry bikes on your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK without having a trailer hitch. I recommend adding a roof rack. The most popular rack for the 2014 GLK, and a rack I highly recommend, is the Thule WingBar Roof Rack using # TH711400 and # TH710401. The WingBars have an aerodynamic shape that help cut down on wind noise and drag from traditional square crossbars. These crossbars are made from a lightweight, durable aluminum. I've attached a review video of these crossbars... view full answer...
For your 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250 Bluetec you would want the Curt Hitch pat # 75774 as the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75774 that you referenced is only confirmed to fit the GLK350's.
The Thule # TH96TX would be a nice choice for carrying four bikes. For four bikes I would also recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR.
To carry women.s bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter... view full answer...
We do have trailer hitches that will fit your 2015 Mercedes GLK350. They are all actually Class III trailer hitches and have 2 inch receivers. If you already have a bike rack that fits a 1-1/4 inch hitch you can use a reducer sleeve, # HT02, in the 2 inch hitch to use the 1-1/4 inch bike rack.
All of the hitches will have the receiver and part of the cross tube visible beneath the vehicle. The hitches had to be designed in such a way that, to fit the vehicle, there wasn't away to conceal... view full answer...
For your application, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW # FA92-00-0450. This system has no minimum tongue weight and a max total tongue weight of 450 lbs. This will help with the total tongue weight which includes the loaded trailer tongue and any cargo behind the rear axle of your GLK 250. This system will distribute that weight over your trailer to decrease squat and help your tires to ride properly so they... view full answer...
I may have a solution for you, however there isn't a trailer hitch available for your 2015 Mercedez-Benz GLK-Class that is rated for use with a weight distribution system. When this happens it typically has just as much to do with the vehicle than with the hitch itself, as trailer hitch manufacturers try to line up hitch specs and restrictions with the vehicles they are designed to fit. Most likely the rear of your Mercedes simply can't handle the type of tension/force that a weight distribution... view full answer...
For your 2012 Mercedes GLK 350, I recommend looking at the K-Source Universal Towing MIrror # KS3891. These mirrors will fit most vehicle mirrors that are 4-1/2 inch to 11-1/2 inches tall and have a nice black plastic housing to provide a clean look that won't rust or corrode. They require a lip or gap between the factory mirror and the glass, so as long as the mirrors on your Mercedes have this design, these will work great.
Another universal option if the K-Source design does not work... view full answer...
The best trailer wiring harness for your 2013 Mercedes GLK350 is the ZCI kit part # 119250KIT which does not require any splicing to install and is a very reliable and well-made kit. This kit comes with everything you'd need to install in your vehicle. view full answer...
For your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT is the confirmed fit. This will give you a 4-way flat trailer connection that will get you started. You can then use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 you mentioned to finish the wiring for a 7-way and then add a brake controller like # 90195.
If you don't want to drill into your vehicle's cab, you can... view full answer...
We do have a ball mount option that will work for you, and since you measured your trailer coupler to be about 18-1/2 inches off the ground and the top of your hitch receiver to be about 10-1/2 inches off the ground you will need a ball mount with close to 8 inches of rise, and the closest option to that is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise # AMSC10.
So long as you are within about an inch you will still be level, so the 3/4 inch difference in rise is going to... view full answer...
For your 2014 GLK 250 the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13155 is a confirmed fit. The attached installation details will give you the information about the installation of this hitch receiver.
To remove your factory hitch, you will need to follow the hitch and simply remove the bolts.
For a trailer wiring harness for towing or lighted accessories, I recommend # C59236 since it is designed to work with 2 or 3 wire electrical systems and PWM (pulse width... view full answer...
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The Curt trailer Hitch, part # C13155, is designed to fit your 2015 GLK250.
This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in 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 or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag
We do not offer any trailer wiring harnesses for the... view full answer...
For the price, warranty, ease of install, and traction the best option for tire chains for the tire size 235/50-19 that you have on your 2015 Mercedes GLK 250 is the Thule Chains part # TH01571247.
Unlike most chains these have a 5 year warranty where others have only a few months max. These install pretty easy and the diamond pattern allows for great traction. Also these are priced great too. view full answer...
For your 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250, the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT is what you are seeking. This wiring harness utilizes a technology called zero contact interface using sensors to capture the signal sent through the vehicle wiring without penetrating the wiring insulation. It draws power directly from your vehicle battery and sends the captured signal to your trailer wiring. I've attached a... view full answer...
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First the Curt MV Weight Distribution Hitch # C17050 you were looking at would be a bit stiff with the 440lb tongue weight you mentioned for your 16' Airstream, but is that figure what Airstream lists as the tongue weight, or what you measured?
I would use a tongue weight scale to measure the tongue weight of both of your trailers when they are fully loaded if you have not already, as the tongue weight figures manufacturers provide are typically the unloaded... view full answer...
For the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350. I recommend the Draw Tite Class III, part # 75774. This is an extremely simple, no drill installation that bolts to the frame of the vehicle. I've included a video of our install team putting the hitch onto a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 so you can get an idea of the process. I've also included our trailer hitch installation guide so you can pick up a few extra tips to make the installation as easy as possible.
Since you have a Class III, you can use a... view full answer...
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