Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Mercedes GLA 250 For Towing Jet Ski Trailer

Published 07/26/2016

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Question:

Which trailer hitch, wiring etc... is required to tow two jet skis Also, does the vehicle require any modifications to the bumper or tail pipes? Can the my Mercedes dealer install or do I have to go to a custom trailer hitch location?

asked by: Jeffrey S

Expert Reply:

We have just what you would need to tow a jet ski trailer with your 2016 Mercedes GLA 250. For a hitch you would want the Draw Tite part # 75223 which is a confirmed fit with more than enough capacity.

The exhaust would need to be temporarily lowered to install this hitch (this is a very common install step for hitches), but there would be no permanent modification. The heat shield would also need to be slightly modified as well. A local garage with a good reputation would have no problem installing this. Or you could take it to a Mercedes dealer.

For trailer wiring you would want the ZCI harness part # 119250KIT that would require no splicing into the vehicle wiring.

Since 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.