Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receivers For 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA
Question:
I have a 2021 Mercedes GLA and am wanting a trailer hitch receiver. I see you have the Curt and Draw-tite hitches available for my vehicle, but which one do you recommend?
asked by: Billy B
Expert Reply:
You are correct that for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA there are two trailer hitch receiver options, the Curt # C55WR and the Draw-Tite # DT72MR.
These hitches are in all honestly pretty similar as they share the same overall design, both have a 525lb tongue weight rating and 3500lb trailer weight rating, and will have roughly the same installation difficulty.
With that said I recommend the Curt # C55WR due to it being made here in the USA so you know it is a quality hitch, and in our experience the powder coat finish on the Curt hitches holds up better to wear and tear keeping the hitch looking like new for longer, and better preventing rust and corrosion.
If you will be towing a trailer with your GLA you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # C59236, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I included a link to the written instructions of the # C55WR and video reviews of the other recommended products for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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