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Forget the hassle of complicated installations. This fully welded trailer hitch receiver is designed to bolt onto your vehicle's frame with zero welding required, meaning no special skills needed. The precision, robotic welding ensures maximum strength while improving the fit, making it ideal for DIY enthusiasts who appreciate a straightforward install process. It's all about making your life easier and getting you on the road faster.
Equipped to tow up to 6,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 600 lbs of tongue weight, this Class III hitch is also rated for up to 10,000 lbs GTW with weight distribution. It's perfect for those who need a versatile hitch that can handle various loads without compromise. Engineered with a sturdy, square-tube design and finished in gloss black powder coat, it offers superior rust resistance, ensuring longevity and peace of mind wherever your adventures take you.
This hitch is meticulously designed to match the contours and mounting points of your vehicle. With maximum precision, it acknowledges the specifics of different vehicle models, making it an ideal fit for your setup. This custom fit ensures that whether you're driving a 2019 Sprinter 2500 or a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter, the hitch installs seamlessly without interfering with any other vehicle features like steps or bumpers.
Built to withstand the toughest conditions, this hitch doesn't just promise function; it delivers reliability on every trip. It’s crafted to meet the demands of frequent towing with an impressive capacity and robust construction that can handle everything from family trips to heavy-duty work tasks. If you're planning long hauls with diverse loads, this hitch is engineered to be your steadfast partner for any journey.
Exposure to the elements is a concern for any equipment, but this hitch's gloss black powder coat finish acts as a shield. Its protective base coat and powder layers are designed to resist rust and weathering, extending the life of the hitch. This feature is excellent for those who frequently encounter wet or humid climates and want to keep their equipment in pristine condition.
Featuring a versatile design, this hitch appeals to owners of various models of Mercedes Sprinter vans. The high clearance and adjustment capability mean it can adapt to different bumper heights and vehicle configurations, making it a trusty companion, whether you’re towing for business or pleasure. Perfect for Sprinter owners who need reliable performance without limitations.
Tech Tip
Hitch does not fit Passenger vans, and does not fit models with 30-3/8" frame, measured outside to outside of frame. Drilling through vehicle frame required for installation
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (94 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
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Hitch fits perfectly. Installation was straightforward and not too difficult with proper tools and workplace. Now I can use my bike rack, cargo carrier, etc. to make camping more enjoyable. MB Sprinter RV converted from an ambulance.
My 2023 sprinter 170 do not have the hole shown in drawings. The bolt head and rectangular washer had to be ground down to fit thru another hole in the frame. Wish I would have just ordered the hitch that required no drilling
Fits the vehicle nicely, but terrible design on the hitch pin location. I had to cut off one of the trailer chain loops to be able to get the hitch pin to go in.
I've ordered a couple products from etrailer.com in the past and as usual their customer service is Outstanding! This time I ordered the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver (Item # C13388) for my 2023 Sprinter 144 Crew van. Paul B and Teresa T were very quick in returning my emails and calls when I received the first hitch in damaged condition. They apologized for the inconvenience and sent me a replacement immediately. Unfortunately the replacement hitch was also damaged on most of the edges, but not as extensive as the first shipment. Both times the shipping box was blown out on each side in multiple places. I learned from talking with Paul B at etrailers.com that the damage to the edges of the hitch originates from the way the manufacturer ships the product to them in a stacked arrangement. Don't be surprised if your hitch arrives protruding from the box in multiple places from bouncing around unpadded inside during shipment. I think some extra cardboard padding on all the steel edges and/or a more heavy duty shipping box would help greatly.
Be prepared to repaint several spots on your new hitch, unless you want the rusting process to begin prematurely.
5-stars for customer service. 3-stars for product arrival.
The hitch itself is fairly straightforward to mount. For this design/model I would recommend an initial "mock-up" mounting of the hitch so you can accurately mark and drill the two under-frame holes for the 1/2" carriage bolts. Dropping the spare tire isn't necessary, but you will want to disconnect the exhaust pipe from the hanger and secure it off to the side to allow room to work. I would also suggest to drill the two under-frame holes 5/8"- 11/16" to make the "fishing" process of the spacer and 1/2" carriage bolt go much smoother. Drilling the frame with a metal bit goes much easier than expected. The instructions do not give any guidance as to what size these holes should be drilled. Install did not take more than 1hr including drilling.
The hitch mount was very easy to install! I have never had to fish a bolt through a frame before and that ended up being pretty straightforward. I had to buy a 5/8" metal bit to drill the holes which was easy enough. I do wish the directions mentioned what size bit to buy, but since the bolts are 1/2", it would make sense anything larger than 1/2" would work. Overall, great product from etrailer and an even better experience! Nice work team! Also, shoutout to Carol C for the follow up email!
This was a quick, easy and direct bolt on that lined up perfect with the factory holes.
The product is solid, like every other hitch I've got from etrailer.com.
It was easy to install on my 2019 Sprinter van 2500. The instructions were straight forward and it didn't take a very long time to install the hitch (Maybe 20min total)
I really like the way it seats underneath the bumper
Super easy install and perfect fit for my 2019 Sprinter 2500. Given that my intended use for the hitch was to attach a bike rack or additional storage, versus towing, I did not install the additional bolts that require drilling. Looks great, low profile
Greta fit. Easy Install. Quick shipping. Did exactly what I needed it to. Seems well manufactured. Company was very responsive.
Perfect Fit. The instruction were great and I was able to install in about 1.5 hours. was simple and easy. it bolted on perfectly. Thank you.
Well thought out and engineered. Quality manufacturing. Please continue to offer and stand behind the best products. ‘NoAmazon’ for me. Straight to eTrailer.
I bought this a year ago for my Sprinter and it has worked well. It handled a 5000# car trailer with no problems and I appreciate the minimalist design compared to the factory hitch. I sprayed on an extra layer of bedliner and there hasn't been a speck of rust despite copious salt use in my neck of the woods.
Absolutely flawless.it was the easiest way to order with Brittly.
I installed this myself and it went very smoothly and a year later it is still rock solid and towing strong.
Installed on a 2019 Sprinter 4x4 for approximately a year, then removed it to install an Aluminess bumper/receiver/storage box/spare tire kit. There is a lot to like about this Curt receiver. The fit and finish are up to Curt's usual standards, and I like how the Curt receiver required drilling two vertical holes in the subframe to provide additional points of contact for the hitch receiver. I would trust the Curt receiver more than the Aluminess bumper/receiver/etc when towing a trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. However, because we need external storage and a second spare tire more than we need the ultimate Class III receiver, I removed the Curt. This is not a criticism of the Curt, and I don't regret the purchase.
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Chris
11/19/2021
1 year later, still a great fit, product has held up well. Has been used regularly and required no maintenance.