How to Carry Bikes With 2015 Mercedes Benz E-250 Sedan

Question

Question:

I have a 2015 e250 - same body style 4door sedan, just diesel. Will this hitch C11001 still fit?

asked by: Phillip R

0

Expert Reply:

I checked with the hitch manufacturer, and the Curt Hitch # C11001 is not a fit for a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-250, it only fits the E-350 sedan because the DEF tank interferes with the installation that you see on the gas models.

If you were looking for a way to carry bikes with your 2015 Mercedes E-250 sedan you can still do so with a trunk-mounted bike rack, the Yakima FullBack. This rack is available as a 2- or 3-bike carrier:

- 2-Bike Rack: Yakima FullBack 2-Bike Rack # Y02634

- 3-Bike Rack: Yakima FullBack 3-Bike Rack # Y02633

The anti-sway cradles on the FullBack work together with ratcheting straps to secure your bikes at three different points, which is important because it ensures your bikes don't make any contact with each other or your Mercedes.

The top-notch anti-sway cradles keep your bikes steady, but the FullBack is also the best rack to keep them safely in your possession. It has a cable lock which secures your bikes to the rack as well as a steel-reinforced strap that stores inside your hatch to help keep the FullBack safely on the back of your car.

Please note that when using any hanging rack like the FullBack you'll need Bike Frame Adapter Bar # 64005 if your bike is dual-suspension, has a step-through frame or you want to carry a small children's bike. The bar will give those bikes a horizontal mounting point so they can be carried by the rack.

The accompanying photo is from Yakima and shows the rack on a 2015 Mercedes, and I have added links to a couple video reviews of the FullBack # Y02634 and # Y02633 for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

0

click to enlarge

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…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...

Answer 4

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

view full answer...

Answer 5

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

view full answer...

Answer 8

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

view full answer...

Answer 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

view full answer...

Answer 10

There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

view full answer...

Answer 11

What that means is that the cross section of the hitch that runs side to side is completely out of sight once it's installed onto the vehicle. The hitch you looked at, part #C13065, has a hidden cross tube that you can't see with it…

view full answer...

Answer 12

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

view full answer...