Expert Answers about Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
- Parts Needed To Add Roof Rack to 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 450
- Since your 2016 Mercedes GL450 has factory raised side rails, you are correct that you will only need crossbars to mount your Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box to your vehicle's roof.
Thule's AeroBlade Edge is a great roof rack. I have used these crossbars on my own vehicle and I highly recommend them. For your GL450, there is the option of using the Aluminum crossbars # TH7502-TH7503 or the Black crossbars # TH7502B-TH7503B.
These bars have a very clean installation look since the crossbar...
view full answer... - Can the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains # TC2828CAM be used on 275/55R15 Tires
- I do have some snow tire chains for you, but the Titan Chains # TC2828CAM are not compatible with 275/55R15 tires.
The Koing Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # TH02230K44 are the only chains that will fit your tire size. These tire chains are made out of manganese nickel alloy steel, and feature dual-sided, D-shaped links that will help increase traction and they also have icebreaker reinforcements which give them very good grip on snow and ice. They also have a self-centering...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Needed for a 2013/2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- Although the VIN would help to determine the model year of your Mercedes-Benz GL450, in this case the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13190 fits both a 2013 and a 2014 model year so determining which model year you have doesn't matter for the trailer hitch.
If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make additional recommendations if necessary.
view full answer... - Confirming Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit for 2013 Mercedes Benz GL 550
- I reached out to the manufacturer and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13102 rated for 3500 lbs is the confirmed fit for your 2013 GL 550. This is the correct fit from 2008 through 2013 models.
The # C13190 is rated for 7500 lbs but is only a fit for 2014-2016 GL 550 models.
Unfortunately with the # C13102 being the only fit for your vehicle, you will be limited to the 3500 lb max towing capacity.
For your wiring harness, the only confirmed fit we have is the # 119250KIT which...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550
- Curt 2-inch hitch # C13190 is a confirmed fit on your 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550 so long as it does not have the Active Curve System. This hitch is rated for tongue weight (TW) of up to 900-lbs and for trailer weights up to 7500-lbs. According to my research the vehicle itself shares this 7500-lb towing capacity. Install instructions are linked for you.
This hitch will not offer the exact same appearance as a factory hitch; the cross tube will be visible as you can see in the photo from...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring For 2015 Mercedes Benz GLK 250
- The Curt Trailer hitch part # C13190 does not fit a 2015 Mercedes Benz GLK 250. For the 2015 Mercedes Benz GLK 250 you need a Curt Hitch part # C13155.
If you need wiring I recommend ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT because it is the only kit available for the Mercedes that doesn't include splicing into your vehicle's wiring.
view full answer... - Pewag Cable Snow Tire Chains for 275/55-20 Tires
- According to Pewag, the # PW3027C chains you referenced would not be a fit for your 275/55-20 tires, as they would be too small to fit that diameter tire.
For your 20 inch wheels, there is a similar style cable # PW3029C that is comparable with your tire size. In addition to the chains, the # PW99 rubber adjusters are recommended.
I have linked you to some tire chain FAQ articles that you might find helpful.
view full answer... - Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack for a 2010 Mercedes GL350
- The original fit list from Thule for the AeroBlade Edge roof racks was not 100 percent accurate and we are finding things out like this from time to time. I did confirm with Thule that for your 2010 Mercedes GL350 it should be # TH7502-TH7503. Our fit guide will be updated accordingly.
With the rack installed you can mount the Motion XT cargo box # TH629706. To determine if there will be any interference with the rear hatch when opened you would have to measure from the center of the...
view full answer... - Swinging Hitch Mount Bike Rack Fit On 2011 Mercedes GL450
- I would not recommend using a hitch extender with your FullSwing bike rack either. Normally an inch of clearance between the rearmost point of the rack and your vehicle is still a safe amount of space. We test fit the Yakima FullSwing # Y02465 on a 2013 Ford Escape that has 1-1/2 inches of clearance at the back. I have attached the review video on the Escape for you.
There are a couple of reasons why I would not recommend using a hitch extender for your bike rack. A hitch extender won't...
view full answer... - Will the Thule Force XT Fit on a 2014 Mercedes Benz GL450 with Factory Cross Bars
- The Thule Force XT # TH6358B will fit your 2014 Mercedes Benz GL450 factory cross bars.
To ensure the Thule Force XT # TH6358B won't interfere with your rear hatch, move the front bar as far forward as you can if it can be moved. Then measure from the center of it straight back to the seam between the rear hatch and the roof. If that distance is greater than 51-1/8 inches the box will fit without hatch interference. See the diagram to the right.
I included a couple FAQ's and installation...
view full answer... - Trailer Lights Won't Work on 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL on Trailer With 4-Way
- I'm not sure why U-haul would say it's fine when it clearly isn't, but the problem with the Mercedes is that there isn't enough power draw, so you'd need to use a lamp-out adapter:
- 7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors # C35FR
This will allow the trailer's brake and turn signals to recognize the signals coming from your Mercedes. If you were already using one of these adapters (I wasn't sure if you were talking about one of those or a 4-way to 7-way...
view full answer... - How to Carry Bikes on a 2015 Mercedes Benz GL 500
- I do have an option for you but nfortunately, no trunk mount racks that we carry are confirmed to fit your 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 500.
You can add a roof rack like the Thule AeroBlade Edge # TH7503B-TH7503B (black) or # TH7503-TH7503 (silver). This is an aerodynamic roof rack that has a great look. It installs onto the rails of your Mercedes and can be locked using Thule's One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400.
Then add a bike carrier like the Thule UpRide, part # TH599000. The UpRide...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatability For a 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13102 for your 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450. This is custom fit for your GL450 and requires no drilling. It is rated for a maximum tongue weight of 350lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 3,500lbs.
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13173 will only fit GL350 models with the BlueTEC engine.
The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT is the wiring harness that I recommend using. It has a no splice wire design that senses the...
view full answer... - Malone SteelTop Roof Rack for a 2010 Mercedes GL450 with Factory Side Rails
- Yes, the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 50" Long # MPG201 is a confirmed fit for the factory side rails on your 2010 Mercedes GL450. I have included a link to a video review of this roof rack for you.
view full answer... - Will Rhino-Rack Pioneer Alloy Roof Tray Fit Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack on 2015 Mercedes GL 450
- There isn't a fit kit that allows the Rhino-Rack Pioneer alloy trays to fit the Thule AeroBlade Edge crossbars but I do have a solution for you. You could use the Thule Trail basket # TH864XT with the AeroBlade Edge roof rack, # TH7502B-TH7503B, on your 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 450.
If you already have the Pioneer tray then you could use Thule roof rack using parts # TH712400 and # TH710401 with fit kit # MUBK.
view full answer... - Where To Mount the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- The instructions for the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 state to position the crossbars 700mm or 27" apart on center to start with. However, this is more of a minimum measurement and you can absolutely space them out further if you need to more evenly distribute the weight over your roof. There are similar systems for your 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL450 which have a crossbar spread of up to 60".
The B and C pillars will offer the most strength on your vehicle's roof but Malone does...
view full answer... - 7-Way Trailer Adapter for Voltage Issues Between Trailer Mounted Brake Controller and Vehicle
- Absolutely. You will want the Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass - 7-Way RV to 7-Way RV - Vehicle End # 20142 which has the load resistors inside to help with exactly what you stated. The 12v power supply will run through without issue to allow your Prodigy RF to function.
view full answer... - Recommended Thule AirScreen Fairing For Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack Bars
- The Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack for Raised, Factory Side Rails part # TH7503 measure 39" long so I recommend the Thule AirScreen XT Fairing for Roof Racks 38" long part # TH72WV for the Aeroblade bars to cut down on wind noise.
view full answer... - Correct Size Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- I spoke with Thule for you and confirmed that the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH629906 is a fit for a 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 with factory roof rack. However, in order to be sure that you can open the hatch fully with the cargo box in place you'll need to measure the distance from the center of the front crossbar to the point where the roof and hatch meet on your roof. If it's more than 55" you'll be good to go but if not you might want to step down to the Thule Motion XT...
view full answer... - Will the Rola Enclosed Hitch Mounted Enclosed Carrier fit on a Mercedes Benz gl550
- The Rola Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier for # 59109 is designed to work class III or class IV hitches with 2-inch opening. This product has a distance of 8-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the back of the carrier
You will want to measure from the center of the hitch pin on your vehicle out to the furthest point out on your rear bumper, if that measurement is less than 8-1/8 inches you would have the necessary clearance for this product to work on your vehicle.
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