Will 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 Exhaust Damage Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier

Question:

Hi, I am looking at buying the Yakima EXO SwingBase with EXO GearLocker and am concerned about exhaust hear to the Gear Locker. I plan to install it on a 2024 GLE53 which has quad exhaust tips dual on each side. Will this setup be okay and not have any issues with exhaust heat?

asked by: Sean L

Expert Reply:

Thanks for reaching out, Sean!

I've looked at some photos of the exhaust on your 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE53 and if the exhaust shoots directly behind your vehicle then I think you'll potentially see some issues since the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH99MR will sit just below the bumper and the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR doesn't have much of a rise.

Some nicer vehicles have fake exhaust tips built into the bumper though, and another design I was seeing had the exhaust tips turned down slightly. If this is what your vehicle has then you'll be good to go!

If you could shoot me a few photos of the exhaust system on your vehicle I'd be more than happy to take a look at it for you - I'll just need closeups of where the exhaust tips are located and if they come out of the bumper or not.

expert reply by: Jon G