Hitch and Wiring With 7,000 lb Capacity For 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Question:
Need a 7,000 lb hitch for 2012 Mercedes ML350. Curt III vs Draw Tite #76141? Is Curt good enough? Need wiring. Do you have a package deal?
asked by: Rudy M
Expert Reply:
I do have all of the parts that you need but there is not a package with all of these components available.The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76141 is the only option for a 7,000 lb weight capacity hitch on the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 as long as it does not have an active curve system. Please keep in mind adding the 7,000 LB Draw-Tite trailer hitch will not increase the towing capacity of the vehicle itself. I have attached an installation video for your reference.
Since you need wiring, I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT which is the easiest installation available for the Mercedes since there is not a custom fit wiring harness available. The ZCI will clamp to the factory wiring instead of splicing into the delicate wiring to install. I have attached a video for your reference for this install as well.
If you plan on doing some towing you may consider the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If you are not sure how much rise/drop you may need in a ball mount to tow your trailer level, I recommend to take a look at the helpful article I have attached about how to figure the amount of rise or drop you may need.
Products Referenced in This Question
ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 700 lbs TW
- 7000 lbs GTW
- 7000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 700 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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