Is Modification Required to Install the Curt # 13342 on 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
Question:
IM GETTING A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ M-CLASS ML350 AND NEED A TWO INCH HITCH JUST FOR A BIKE RACK. DO ANY MODIFICATIONS NEED TO BE MADE TO THE CAR TO INSTALL THE HITCH? THANK YOU.
asked by: Ken P
Expert Reply:
You will not have to do any trimming or cutting on the bumper fascia to install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # 13342, on your 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350, however, you will have to drill 2 holes through the trunk pan and do a little trimming on it before you reattach it. I have attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out.
You will use the hitch as a template to drill the holes and the receiver of the hitch will sit directly below the rear bumper fascia. This is a 2 inch trailer hitch that is compatible with any bike rack with a 2 inch shank.
If you are in the market for a new bike rack as well, I have attached a link to all of our 2 inch hitch mount bike racks as well as a link to the most popular bike racks for our Mercedes-Benz customers for you to check out. The most popular bike rack among our Mercedes-Benz customers is the Thule T2 Pro XTR Platform-Style Bike Rack, # TH69TX. You can carry 1-4 bikes on this rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
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- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
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