2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 144WB w/ Factory Step Bumper Hitch For Ground Clearance

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Hi Guys, I’m trying to decide between the Curt and Draw Tite Tow hitches for my 2017 Sprinter w/ factory step bumper. I have a 4x4 van and regularly take it off road. Wondering about the ground clearance with these hitches. Leaning towards the Draw Tite but am wondering if one has better clearance than the other as that would be a deciding factor for me. Would appreciate your help. Thanks,

asked by: Evan S

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Expert Reply:

The Draw Tite # 75601 and the Curt # 13358 that you referenced both are a fit for your 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. They have very similar ground clearance but the Curt has the slight edge as it seems to sit a bit higher. I attached a picture that shows the difference. The Curt is in the top picture.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2022 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 that has a 170 inch wheelbase and the standard bumper the etrailer hitch part #e76AR is the highest capacity option available. It can tow a trailer up to 10,000 lb. We do not carry replacement leaf springs or step…

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Answer 2

Yes the Draw Tite hitch part #75601 does attach to the outsides of the frame rails of your 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. You can see this in the install instructions diagram that I attached to this page.

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Answer 3

The frames are different on cargo van and passenger van versions of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, which is why the Curt Hitch 13388 won't fit. I did check with our manufacturers and the only option for a hitch that fits your '17…

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Answer 4

If your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a standard bumper without the step, the Draw-Tite #75549 is going to provide you with the most ground clearance at 15" from the bottom of the receiver tube to the ground. If your Sprinter has the…

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Answer 5

We haven't installed Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75549 on a 2014 Sprinter 2500 but on the 2016 model year after the hitch was installed, see video, it measured 17-1/4 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver opening. So from the ground to…

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Answer 6

There is one trailer hitch that you can potentially use on your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 passenger van with the factory step bumper, which is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #75601. The only potential caveat is that this hitch will not fit if…

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Answer 7

I believe you meant to type 366.5 cm wheelbase as that would equal 144 inches which the Draw Tite hitch part #75549 would be a fit for your 2016 Mercedes Sprinter if you didn't have the factory step bumper. If you did have the factory step bumper…

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Answer 8

The trailer hitch we offer for your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 that sits the highest will be the Curt #C13388 which fits right under the rear bumper like the picture I attached. It will sit about 1-1/4 inch taller than the Draw Tite.

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Answer 9

There aren't any trailer hitches that fit your 2014 Mercedes Sprinter with the factory step bumper that would require the removal of the step bumper to install. When we installed this hitch on a 2014 Sprinter just like yours we found that from…

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Answer 10

The hitches that fit the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 with the step bumpers like part #75601 do sit lower than the vehicles that do not have the step bumper like part #75549. If you check out the two picture I attached you can see that the…

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Answer 11

The Brophy Stabilizer Clamp and U-Bolt for 2" Hitch Receiver #RSCP holds the ball mount up against one surface of the receiver opening. The location as the top or bottom does not effect function. The u-bolt will be able to handle the weight in…

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Answer 12

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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