Who does the best trailer hitch ? on 300E - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DanielW · #1 12-08-2002, 12:18 AM

Advise needed on having a light duty trailer hitch put on my 87 300E (124 car). I need to be able to haul a small util trailer, or fishing boat and trailer. Have any of you purchased or made a similar hitch. I am in AR , central USA. Cost ?

DanielW

MarkC · #2 12-08-2002, 07:12 AM

I live near the Mercedes factory, so everyone has a Mercedes. And it's very common to see trailer hitches on these cars. My neighbor has a trailer hook on his CLK convertible. The hitch was/is a factory installed option, and there are a few companies that sell hitches (some with removable hooks) for specific models here in Germany.

MarkC
89' 260E

PhillyS430 · #3 12-08-2002, 05:23 PM

MarkC

Would you be able to identify websites that show the german factory options and part numbers?

Also any websites for the aftermarket suppliers would be appreciated.

I am looking for what is available in Europe for the long base S430 as these option are not available in the US or Canada.

TIA

Glenn

Palangi · #4 12-08-2002, 07:27 PM

Take a look at www.hitch-web.com

You can download a .pdf of the installation instructions for each hitch.

PhillyS430 · #5 12-08-2002, 07:41 PM

Thanks, but I am looking for what is available from Germany. The aftermarket hitch for my car, 2000 S430, in this country has limited capacity at a premium price.

Glenn

MarkC · #6 12-10-2002, 12:14 PM

I had a BMW with a Bosal hitch, nice quality. After visiting their page, click on products, then hitches to see an example (generic shown) http://www.bosal.com/BIM/index.html

Here's a retailer's page for several brands:

http://www.kupplung.de/

Do a search for Anhänger or Anhängerkupplungen or AHK.

MarkC