Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trailer Hitch

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trailer Hitch

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Here's what our hitch looks like installed. As you can see it's nice and tucked up underneath our rear fascia here. Has a nice streamlined look on our vehicle. 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. Is There a Single Hitch to Fit 2004 Mercedes C-Class and 2010 Mercedes C-Class?

There are trailer hitch receivers that will fit each of your Mercedes, though there is not one that can fit either/or or is in any way transferable. C11824, is a confirmed fit for either the sedan or wagon version of the 2004 Mercedes C-Class. This hitch has a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and has a Class I rating, which means the hitch's maximum tongue weight is 200 lbs and max gross trailer weight is 2,500 lbs. C11030 that you referenced is Grade 5 which means it is zinc coated to fight corrosion. Zinc coating isn't quite as corrosion resistant as stainless steel but it does a good job preventing rust. If a trailer hitch sees several harsh winters it's going to start developing rust. Typically it's not the hardware affected first though so most likely you wouldn't have a problem. C11030 on the 2009 Mercedes C-Class. I have linked a video showing an example installation as well as the instructions showing the steps to install the hitch. For future reference though using a rotary tool is the easiest way to trim fascia and it also provides the cleanest cut.

Other methods include using snips of some kind (depends on the material being cut) as well as a sharp box cutter. 11824, which I have linked for you to view, you will need to drill a total of 4 holes to install the trailer hitch. Two holes will go through a cross member under the car and the other two in the bumper beam. When trailer hitches are made, the manufacturers make every effort to consider the appearance and try to make the hitches as inconspicuous as possible. Many times they are successful but it is virtually impossible to make the hitch invisible. C11824. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. C11824 that you referenced you will need to do some drilling. Temporary bumper removal will be required as well. You will need to use a 7/16 inch drill bit for all of the hole drilling. I attached a set of installation instructions for you to check out.

C59236 on a vehicle, people will usually run the power wire along the underside of the vehicle, by following an existing wiring harness as it runs under the vehicle up into the engine compartment. As the wire goes from the rear to the front of the vehicle, be sure to avoid anything that's moving like suspension or steering components or hot like exhaust components. To install the Curt Class I receiver, the bumper on your M/B C240 will need to be temporarily removed in order to drill holes. To see the installation instructions, click on the provided link. Curt has not done a test fit on the rather rare Sedan model of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class. My Curt representative's build drawings did not have the exact measurement you were looking for, but the outside of the front plate to the hole center on the rear mounting flange is 29.69 inches. I've provided a diagram showing this dimension, I hope it will help you determine if the hitch will fit. C11824. This fits the sedan models like you referenced as well as the wagon models which it sounds like you have. Check out the install video I attached for this hitch as well. C11815, will not cause you to remove or relocate the muffler on your 2000 Mercedes C280, with 202 Chassis as long as the muffler is in the factory location. The hitch attaches to the bottom of the frame rails and has backing plates that fit inside the C-channel frame for added support. I have attached a copy of the installation instructions for you to review.