Recommendation to Carry Four Bikes with 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
Question:
Is there any solution that would allow me to safely transport 4 bikes on a 2000 Mercedes Benz 4matic E320 Wagon? It appears i have to use a hitch mount rack and due to limitation of available hitches they recommend carrying no more than 2 bikes.
asked by: Chris M
Expert Reply:
The only trailer hitch available for your 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Wagon is a Class 1 Curt Hitch, # C11830, which as you noted will limit you to carrying two bikes.
Also, to be in compliance with the Curt warranty requirements if you use the hitch with a bike rack or cargo carrier you must use stabilization strap # 18050.
I recommend using a roof rack and roof rack mounted bike carrier to carry the other two bikes.
If you have a factory roof rack with crossbars then you can use the Yakima roof rack which consists of the following parts:
Round 48" CrossBars # Y00408
Yakima RailGrab Towers for Flat and Raised Side Rails # Y80145
If you have factory rails that run front to back you can use the Rhino Rack roof rack which consists of the following parts:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2
Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRSX100
Then you can use two roof top bike carriers like the Swagman Roof Bike Carrier # S64720 which is compatible with round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars.
For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 46 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 48" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Replacement Small Claw Assembly for Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack Towers
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Claws
- Yakima
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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