The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13155 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 Bluetec. I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that from the top of those brackets that will be attached to the frame of your GLK 250, to the bottom of the trailer hitch receiver, there is a distance of 10.39 inches. I recommend going to your vehicle and measuring out that distance from the frame where the hitch will attach so you can see exactly where the bottom... view full answer...
According to the owner's manual for your 2015 Mercedes-Bens GLK 350 4 Matic, the towing capacity is listed as 3500 lbs, which shouldn't be a problem, but the maximum trailer tongue weight is listed as 280 lbs which is considerably less than the 380 lb tongue weight you mentioned which means I wouldn't recommend towing it as it sits.
If you could reduce the tongue weight by 100 lbs, bringing the tongue weight of the trailer below 280 lbs, you'd be fine towing the trailer, but I can't recommend... view full answer...
For your 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-250 BlueTEC, we don't have a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver as a confirmed fit so I can't give you the manufacturer specs on that hitch. We do have a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13155. This receiver is rated for 3500 lbs towing and 350 lbs tongue weight max. It is not able to be used with weight distributions systems. The manufacturer puts your max towing capacity at... view full answer...
Curt ball mount # C45503 measures approximately 7-3/4 to 7-13/16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the welded-on ball platform it is approximately 2-1/2 inches. I have included a picture that should help as well. view full answer...
According to the owners manual for the 2015 Mercedes GLK-Class the 250 and 350 both max out at 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Check the towing a trailer section of the manual to confirm.
Even if a trailer hitch is rated higher the vehicle would still be limited to the lowest rated component in the system; in this case the vehicle at 3,500 pounds.
For a trailer hitch I recommend # C13155. It is rated for 3,500 pounds just like the vehicle. I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit... view full answer...
The Draw Tite hitch part # 75774 has a trailer towing capacity of 4,000 lbs so it would easily be able to handle the weight of your 1,900 lb boat trailer. I looked online and your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has a towing capacity of 3,500 lb so the vehicle would be good as well. view full answer...
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