Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount Recommendations for a 2002 Mercedes M Class
Question:
Hello. For towing weight 1800 pounds with a 2002 Mercedes Benz M class do I need install hitch receiver 13018 and what other parts? Ball mount? Wiring? I saw the video for wiring installation, but how does it connect to the trailer? Thank you
asked by: Horacio B
Expert Reply:
You are on the right track. The first thing you will need to tow a trailer with your 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class is a hitch like the Curt hitch part # 13018.
Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you will need the Curt wiring harness part # C59496. I attached a video that shows how it install on a very similar Mercedes M Class as yours. It connects to the trailer with the included 4-way connector. The 4-way will attach to a similar 4-way that will be installed on the trailer. For more information on trailer wiring check out the FAQ article I attached on the subject.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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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
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- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
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- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- 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
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
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