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Mercedes-Benz Trailer Hitch Installation And Review Videos

  

Best 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be looking at the best hitch options for our 2014 Mercedes Benz M Class. Here we have our best hitch options for our Mercedes M Class. We've got the one from Draw-Tite with part number 76141. And, our one from Curt with part number C13117.Right up front the biggest differences between these two hitches is their maximum weight ratings. The tongue weight on our Draw-Tite is going to be 700, which is the force going down on top of the receiver. And, the gross towing capacity is going to be 7,000 pounds, which is how much it can pull behind it. more


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4/4/2018 10:08:44 AM



Best 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Hitch Options- Video

Best 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be looking at the best hitch options for our 2012 Mercedes Benz M class. Here we have our best hitch options for our Mercedes M class. We've got the one from Draw-Tite, part number 76141. And our one from Curt, part number C13117. Right up front, the biggest differences between these two hitches, is their maximum weight ratings. The tongue weight on our Draw-Tite is going to be 700, which is the force going down on top of the receiver, and the gross towing capacity is going to be 7.000 pounds, which is how much you can pull behind it. more


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3/29/2018 4:49:27 PM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Mercedes ML Series, we're going to be installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver, part number 76141. This is what our hitch is going to look like when it's installed. The crossbar's going to be mostly hidden behind the bumper, so you're only going to be able to see the receiving tube and safety chain sticking out the back. It doesn't detract from the looks of the vehicle. This is going to be a Class III 2" by 2" receiver. It's going to be able to handle just about anything you need, whether it's for a ball mount to tow your trailer, bike racks, cargo carriers or any of your other favorite accessories. more


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3/22/2018 11:52:22 AM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Speaker 1: Today on this 2013 Mercedes Benz M class, we're going to review and install the Draw-Tite max frame trailer hitch receiver. Part number 76141. Now the actual model we're working with is a ML350 bluetec.You can tell right off the bat, it does fit up underneath the bumper here. And basically all you see is the receiver opening. You do see the safety chain loops of course and an outrigger on the bottom that goes towards the front. But left to right you really don't see anything. more


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3/12/2018 2:32:47 PM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Speaker 1: Today on our 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. We're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Head Receiver. Part number 75376.You can see the cross tube is completely hidden behind the bumper fascia. It is nice and tucked in underneath the bumper fascia, so you're not going to have to worry about hitting your legs or shins on it when loading and unloading the vehicle. It's going to be a class III, two-inch by two-inch. This most forward hole here, it's going to be 5/8-inch in diameter. more


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11/14/2017 11:57:11 AM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 we're gonna take a look at and also show you how to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer custom fit, class three trailer hitch receiver. This offers the two inch by two inch receiver tube opening, it's part number is 76082.Now this is what our hitch is gonna look like installed on the GLC 300. As you can see most of it is hidden in behind that rear fascia so you're only gonna be really adding visually to the rear of the vehicle's gonna be the receiver tube opening, which is two inch by two inch, the rounded reinforcement inaudible 00:00:33 that finishes that off, and your safety chain connection points which are our rounded steel stock here on the bottom.Now this class three hitch is gonna be a very, very versatile hitch. It's gonna work with just about any type of hitch accessory as long as it is rated as a class three and if they make an accessory for a hitch it's probably gonna come in a class three variety, so it should be easy to fine.Now to secure your items in the hitch you're gonna be using the larger of the two holes in the receiver tube opening. That's gonna be five-eighths of an inch in diameter and again, choose a class three accessory. Then as you can see there's gonna be plenty of room around there for whatever accessory you might choose to hold your items, whether it's just the standard pin and clip, locking hitch pin, or even anti-rattle device. more


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9/13/2017 1:47:39 PM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

Speaker 1: Today on our 2016 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 we will be having a look at and installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 76082.Here's what our hitch looks like installed and the great thing about this hitch is that it's completely hidden behind our rear fascia. The only part hanging down is our actual receiver itself which is the part we're gonna use to hook up to our trailers, use our bike racks or our cargo carriers. This is awesome because this doesn't take away from the looks of our high end vehicle.On the side of our receiver we'll find two holes. The larger one that's closest to the front of the vehicle, this is our hitch pin hole. This is a five-eights of an inch diameter hole and we'll use this with a pin and clip or a locking device to secure any of our accessories, we have pins and clips available on our website. The hole here, closest to the rear of the hitch, that is our J-Pin stabilization device hole. more


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8/17/2017 12:17:30 PM



Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation - 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class- Video

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation - 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

Speaker 1: Today, on our 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, we're going to take a look at and also show you how to install the Curt Custom Fit Class III trailer hitch receiver, part number is C13290. Here's what our hitch is going to look like installed on the Mercedes. As you can see, it offers a pretty clean look. It really doesn't change the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle too much. Got your receiver tube opening that's going to come out here. It's a 2-inch by 2-inch receiver tube opening. more


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8/16/2017 12:05:13 PM



Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class- Video

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation - 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Today on our 2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class, we're going to be taking a look and showing you how to install the CURT Custom Fit Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C11701. So here's what our hitch looks like fully installed. Going to tuck up nicely behind our bumper and all we're going to see sticking out is the receiver tube and it's not going to distract from our Mercedes. This is a Class 1 hitch so it's going to give us that 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" receiver tube opening and it's going to feature a reinforced collar giving it added strength and a nice clean look. Our hitch is going to use a standard 1/2" pin and clip which are included in the kit. The safety chains are going to be a rolled steel stock style welded to the bottom of the receiver tube. And as you can see, we're not going to have too much trouble getting most sized hooks on or off. Our hitch is going to feature a 250 lb tongue weight along with a 2,500 lb gross trailer weight rating. Now I want to mention you always want to double-check your vehicle's owners manual to make sure that your care can handle pulling that amount of weight. more


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6/15/2017 1:42:27 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500

Today on our 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 we're going to be taking a look at and also showing you how to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Custom Fit Class 3 trailer hitch receiver. This offers the 2" by 2" receiver tube opening. Its part number is 75549. Here's what our hitch is going to look like installed on the vehicle. As you can see, our side plates are going to come down. We'll have our crosstube. It's going to be visible all the way across the rear here from bracket to bracket. more


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4/12/2017 2:52:40 PM



Best 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class Hitch Options- Video

Best 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class Hitch Options

Today on our 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options available. The two hitches we'll be taking a look at today are both Class 3, and both have a 2" by 2" opening. To start off, we've got the CURT on top here. That's part number C13294. Then we've got the Draw-Tite, which is part number 76024. As you can see, the most obvious difference between these two hitches is the way that they install. The CURT requires the removal of your Mercedes bumper. more


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2/13/2017 12:17:31 PM



Best 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class Hitch Options- Video

Best 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class Hitch Options

Today on our 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options available. The two hitches we'll be taking a look at today are both Class 3, and both have a 2" by 2" opening. To start off, we've got the CURT on top here. That's part number C13294. Then we've got the Draw-Tite, which is part number 76024. As you can see, the most obvious difference between these two hitches is the way that they install. The CURT requires the removal of your Mercedes bumper. more


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2/13/2017 12:17:27 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame trailer hitch receiver, which is a class three hitch, part number 75774. Now this is what the hitch look like once it's installed on your vehicle. This hitch is an easy bolt-on installation. There's no drilling or welding required. It features a black powder coat finish that's on top of an e-coat base layer to help give superior rust and corrosion protection. For the install there are fascia tab that are right up under here. more


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8/22/2016 11:03:32 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK Class - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK Class - Hidden Hitch

Today on our Mercedes Benz GLK, we will be reviewing and installing the Hidden Hitch Custom Fit Class 3 trailer hitch receiver. Part number 87636. This is what our receiver hitch will look like once it's installed on the back of our Mercedes Benz GLK. You can see that it's going to have a nice sleek look across the back of the vehicle. It's going to have that nice round tube with the 2 brackets going up to the back of the vehicle being visible. As well as the main beam that goes back underneath will be barely visible from the back side. more


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9/17/2015 12:01:29 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK Class - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes Benz GLK Class - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2012 Mercedez Benz GLK, we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Draw-Tite max frame custom fit Class II trailer hitch receiver, part number 75774. This is what our receiver hitch will look like once it's installed on the back of our Mercedes Benz GLK. You can see that it's going to have a nice, sleek look across the back of the vehicle. It's going to have that nice round tube, with the tube brackets going up to the back of the vehicle being visible, as well as the main beam that goes back underneath will be barely visible from the back side. This is black powder coated, to help prevent any kind of rust and corrosion, with the chain tie-downs on top instead of on the bottom. It's going to be a fully welded construction, offering a 2-inch by 2-inch opening, with a 5/8-inch pin hole as well as 1/2-inch pin hole here on the front for your chain hook stabilization device. This receiver hitch is going to offer a 600-pound tongue weight capacity, and a 4000-pound max trailer towing capacity. more


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9/17/2015 12:01:06 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Curt

Today on this 2004 Mercedes Benz C class 4 door we're going to install part number C11824. All right this is what the hitch looks like when it's in our C class. An inch and a quarter receiver right has a nice rounded collar around the end of the hitch. Chain to chain loops right here and it fits up right up against the bottom of the bumper. Now this does bolt to the inside edge of the bumper beam, and does require to remove the bumper temporarily to make your attachments. Then it has basically a bar that goes straight to the front then attaches to a cross member underneath which also requires drilling. We'll go ahead and give you some measurements that'll help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 12". more


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2/13/2015 2:38:13 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Today on this 2013 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van, we're going to install part number 13358 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the Sprinter Van. Next we'll give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 14 1/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 4 1/2 inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing we need to do to get our van ready is to go ahead and reverse some bolts, which means is that these three bolts here, we're going to loosen them up one at a time and then put the bolt back through the opposite way. more


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1/21/2015 1:42:19 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

All right, today on this 2012 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van, we're going to install part number 13358, from Curt. Okay, first thing we're going to do is going to go ahead and lower our pare tire. Now, the next step will be to go ahead and loosen up the bolts, one at a time. What we're going to do is remove one bolt and spin it around and install it in the operation direction. When we install the bolts, we'll just push them all the way through, but flushed to the other side. We'll do one at a time so we don't have to worry about the bumper falling. Okay, with all the bolts reversed, then we can go ahead and lift up the hitch into position. more


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12/23/2014 1:37:37 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Curt

Speaker 2: All right today on this 2009 Mercedes Benz GL Class, we're going to install part number C13102. This is a Class III Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver. This is what the hitch looks like once it's installed on our Mercedes. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about thirteen inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about five and three quarter inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more


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12/15/2014 2:52:28 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class, we're going to install Part Number 75470 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like once installed on our vehicle. Next, we're going to use some measuring to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper, it actually comes out to about 2-3/4". From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground, it's 10-1/2". Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing for me to do is get underneath the car, and we need to go ahead and remove these two bolts. We'll need a 16mm socket to do this. more


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12/10/2014 7:49:20 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class - Hidden Hitch

Today on the 2006 Mercedes Benz R-Class, we are going to install part number 87413, from hidden hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when installed on our vehicle. Next we will give you some measurements to help you out when selecting some accessories such as a bomb-out, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper actually comes out to about 2 and 3/4 inches and from top of the receiver opening down to the ground is 10 and 1/2 inches. Now we will go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. First thing we are going to do is get underneath the car and we will need to go ahead and remove these two bolts. You will need a 16 millimeter socket to do this. Next up, these 4 screws that hold the bumper fascia to this panel. more


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12/10/2014 7:40:38 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Curt

Today on our 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 450, we'll be installing the Curt Hitch, part number C13102. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch, such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is 5-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13-3/4 inches. Now, let's go ahead with installation. To begin our installation, we'll first need to remove the exhaust tips. To remove them, we'll need to remove the screws that secure them, and then push them towards the front of the vehicle unlocking the L-bracket tabs. more


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9/17/2014 9:48:06 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Right, today on our 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van, we're going to install part number 13358 from Curt. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on a Sprinter van. Next we'll give you some measuring that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of receiver opening down to the ground, will be about seventeen inches. Okay, from the center of the hitch-kin hole to then edge of a bumper will be about four and a half inches. Now I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. That's your battery H2 installed. more


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7/25/2014 11:28:20 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2003 Mercedes M Class, specifically the ML 350, well be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75087. This is what our hitch look will like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for new hitch. The center of the hitch pinhole is even with even for when the outside, most edge at the bumper and tape of the receiver tube is 17-1/2 inches from the ground. This will assist you in selecting accessories such a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. Now, lets go ahead with the insulation. Note, weve already gone ahead and removed the spare tire and this will make it easier to access the inside frame support brackets. more


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6/19/2012 6:59:33 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Mercedes GLK-350- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Mercedes GLK-350

Today we are going to be working on a 2011 Mercedes GLK-350, installing Hidden Hitch part number 87593 which is also comparable to Draw-Tite part number 75698. Here are a couple of measurements that will help you when ing accessories for your vehicle such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most point of your bumper is 5-1/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 14 inches. Now let us go ahead with the installation. 0:35 more


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5/19/2011 1:39:40 PM



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