Will a Trailer Hitch Interfere with the Foot Tailgate Activation on a 2018 Mercedes GLA 250
Question:
Thanks Jon, So it will still work you just need to adjust where you aim your foot. Great. I will be using the hitch for several applications, 1) bike rack , 2) small utility trailer with kayaks and possible bikes 2 each. About 600lbs total. 3) I will be towing the GLA on a 17 1/2' Featherlite trailer behind my motor home. There is on occasion the need to maneuver the trailer once we get to a campground & the motorhome does not provide for such detailed maneuvering so I would use the GLA with the Curt hitch to move the trailer. This trailer weighs 1250lbs. Not sure of the tongue weight. But as I stated I will only be moving the trailer into a parking space if needed. In 3 years of towing this trailer full time I have only had to move it 2 times.
asked by: Dan
Helpful Expert Reply:
Installing a trailer hitch, like the Curt # C13197 that you referenced, on a vehicle like your 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-250 with the foot activated tailgate will slightly interfere with the activation.
Typically you will wave your foot right where the hitch receiver sits. When you install a trailer hitch you will simply need to kick straight out to the left or right of the receiver openening to activate your tailgate.
Installation instructions have been attached for you to reference, but this is a pretty involved installation so unless you are pretty experienced with working on vehicles it would be best to have a shop install it.
If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make some recommendations for you.
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Dan
11/30/2017
Thanks Jon, So it will still work you just need to adjust where you aim your foot. Great. I will be using the hitch for several applications, 1) bike rack , 2) small utility trailer with kayaks and possible bikes 2 each. About 600lbs total. 3) I will be towing the GLA on a 17 1/2' Featherlite trailer behind my motor home. There is on occasion the need to maneuver the trailer once we get to a campground & the motorhome does not provide for such detailed maneuvering so I would use the GLA with the Curt hitch to move the trailer. This trailer weighs 1250lbs. Not sure of the tongue weight. But as I stated I will only be moving the trailer into a parking space if needed. In 3 years of towing this trailer full time I have only had to move it 2 times.