Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK-250 Bluetec
Question:
Is this part also compatible for my car? I am not handy person but when i read the reviews I am tempted to try and install it myself. I am 50 yrs old. Do I need a ramp? As what I read no drill required is this only true on GLK 350? or both GLK 250?
asked by: Benjamin C
Expert Reply:
For your 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK250 Bluetec you would want the Curt Hitch pat # 75774 as the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75774 that you referenced is only confirmed to fit the GLK350's.
The Thule # TH96TX would be a nice choice for carrying four bikes. For four bikes I would also recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR.
To carry women.s bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.
I have linked you to some product demonstration videos that you might find helpful.
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
- Fat Bikes
- Thule
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule Bike Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 16 - 31-1/2 Inch Long
- Thule
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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