How to Pick Out Ball Mount for 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE

Updated 09/07/2016 | Published 09/06/2016

Question:

Hi , I have 2016 MB GLE with an OEM hitch. I am looking for the Ball mount? will your product fit the OEM hitch? If so please provide product number Please advise Thank you!

asked by: Tom M

Expert Reply:

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

There really is not a maximum length of a ball mount that is considered safe. You will need to consider the height of your vehicle and not get one with a drop that would put the ball mount platform to close to the ground.

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. This setup would fit the 2 inch hitch of your Mercedes.

expert reply by: Jameson C