Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2011 Mercedes Benz ML350

Published 06/24/2016

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Question:

I have a ML350 2011 and I need to install a trailer hitch to tow a 3 person honda jet ski. What is the best trailer hitch for that and do I need to purchase the wiring separately to ensure the trailer lights work?

asked by: Stacey L

Expert Reply:

For your 2011 Mercedes Benz ML350 you would want the Curt hitch part # 13342. This is confirmed as a fit and would have more than enough capacity for your jet-ski.

If you wanted to do 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would then want the part # C59236.

expert reply by: Jameson C