Curt vs Draw-Tite Hitch Comparison on 2011 Mercedes 3500 Sprinter with Standard Bumper
Question:
If price and Installation difficulty is not a differentiator for me, which is the better bumper for a swing out cargo carrier application on my 2011 3500 144WB Sprinter with Standard Bumper? Is the Curt with a higher tongue weight rating the better option?
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
I'd go with the Curt hitch part # C13388 for your 2011 Mercedes 3500 Sprinter with a standard bumper since it has the higher capacity like you mentioned.
For a swinging enclosed hitch carrier, the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - 10 cu ft - 100 lbs # Y62VR, or the double carrier # Y74ZR would work well for you. This modular system can even be expanded so you can swap a cargo box for a bike rack or ski carrier (sold separately) to match your outdoor adventures.
Another option which is popular with Sprinter owners is the GearDeck 17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Slide Out # H00604. This enclosed carrier gives you 17 cu ft of cargo area and can hold 420 lbs.
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Products Referenced in This Question
GearDeck 17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Slide Out - 17 cu ft - 420 lbs - Black
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Enclosed Carrier
- Slide Out Carrier
- 28 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Plastic
- Lets Go Aero
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Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - 10 cu ft - 100 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Enclosed Carrier
- Swing Away Carrier
- 23 inch Wide
- Light Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Yakima
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Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers - 2" Hitches
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Enclosed Carrier
- Swing Away Carrier
- 23 inch Wide
- Light Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- Yakima
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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