Recommended Hitch for Installing Bike Rack on 2006 Mercede-Benz E 500 4Matic Sedan

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Which trailer hitch do you recommend for the above vehicle. I have a 1+ 1/4 inch receiver bike rack as a gift. That Id like to mount to this car. Feedback appreciated.

asked by: Henry M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

As long as your 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500 sedan doesn't have the sport package, the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11701 would be a good fit for your vehicle and would work well with your bike rack for a 1-1/4 inch hitch.

If you click the provided link, you can see an install video that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he informed me that the Curt Hitch part #C11701 would fit your 2008 Mercedes Benz E-320 diesel as the only models it does not fit are the Sport package.

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Answer 2

I checked with our hitch manufacturers and unfortunately there is no hitch available for your 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sport, but we do have some other options for carrying bikes. I recommend the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack, part #TH45JV. This is a…

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The Curt hitch part #C11701 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Mercedes Benz E-350 and has a towing capacity of 2,500 lbs. You'd have to contact a Mercedes dealer or the owner's manual to determine what the vehicle's towing capacity is and…

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Curt trailer hitch #C11744 is not a fit for your 2005 Mercedes E-320. Curt trailer hitch #C11701 will fit. The instructions which I have linked for you state to unbolt the fascia tabs from the body. If they are true bolts then using the appropriate…

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I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said the Curt Trailer Hitch with Drawbar, #C11701, will fit on your 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI with dual exhaust. The mounting points for this trailer hitch do not interfere with the exhaust during…

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Curt trailer hitch #C11701 is listed as a fit for your 2008 Mercedes E-series wagon. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is #C45017. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use #19256 and for a 2 inch ball use #19258. For trailer wiring you will…

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Yes, the Curt Class-I hitch #C11701 will fit your 2004 Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan and you will need to make slight modifications such as drilling. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 250 pounds and will have a Class-I rating. I would…

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The only hitch that we have confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Mercedes E-Class (E320) diesel sedan is the Curt Trailer hitch #C11701. This hitch is a Class I hitch, with a 1-1/4 inch hitch opening and is rated for a maximum trailer weight of 2,500…

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Answer 9

The manufacturers design the hitches to be as concealed as possible. Much of the cross tube will be hidden in the underside of your 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-350. You can get a variety of hitch covers to change the look of your receiver opening. We offer…

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Answer 10

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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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…

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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…

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