Is Vehicle Frame Modification Needed for Installing Curt Hitch part # C13190

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The Curt Sequent Performance Products 76024 required cutting the steel bumper beam. I sent your technical department extensive color photo documentation of this process on 2 vehicles that I did. Question: Is this new part number C13190 redesigned? Sincerely,

asked by: David G

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I attached a link to the install instructions for the Curt hitch part # C13190 that you referenced. There is not frame drilling or modification but there is some heat shield modification required.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

You're in luck! I just confirmed with Curt that as long as your 2019 Mercedes Benz GLS 450 does not have the Mercedes Active Curve System, then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13190 is confirmed to fit. There is no drilling required to install…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item #C13190 is a perfect fit for your GLS Class Mercedes-Benz. This hitch has a 900 lb tongue weight, a 7500 lb towing capacity, 2" by 2" receiver tube opening so it will…

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In order to install the Curt #C13190 some trimming will be required in addition to the bolt-on installation. A section of the heat shield will need to be trimmed that is approximately 11" x 6" and also the outboard tabs on each side of the…

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Having the 4-way run out of the back hatch is actually the preferred method although it seems like it wouldn't be. Having the 4-way stored inside the cab of the keeps it protected from rain and moisture to prevent corrosion and keeps it protected…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13190 is a confirmed fit for a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. Curt has not yet updated this hitch to fit the 2018 model due to lack of testing. However, according to my research the 2018 model was unchanged from…

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Answer 8

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 9

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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