Recommended Ball Mount For 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Question:
Hi there, The 2018 Mercedes GLS manual specifies that the drawbar and ball should be 7.5inch from the pinhole to the middle of the ball. The manual also illustrates maximum rise/ I believe - please see photo. How can I tell which drawbars/balls are appropriate? I can tell on your listing what the rise/ is, but not what the pinhole-to-ball measurement would be. It needs a 2inch ball. Thank you!
asked by: Maya G
Expert Reply:
Based on the diagram you provided it appears you will need a ball mount that is not more than 7-1/2" long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole, and has between a 2-3/4" drop and a 2" rise.
For a ball mount that falls in that range we have the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K # C45534 which measures 7-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole, and has either a 2" rise or 3/4" drop. This ball mount includes a 2" hitch ball, a standard hitch pin and clip, and a locking hitch pin and clip.
I included a video of the # C45534 for you to take a look at.
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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