Trailer Hitch Comparison for 2014 Mercedes GLK 350, Curt or Draw Tite

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Which one would you recommend for towing a16ft airstream sport, dry weight 2800-3500 full, 350 tongue weight? There are no reviews on the curt, and good ones on the draw-tite...and do o need to re-enforce either one...?

asked by: Casandra

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For your 2014 Mercedes GLK 350 I would highly recommend the Draw Tite hitch part # 75774. It has higher capacities and will install in about half the time when compared to the Curt so it would be the best option.

No reinforcing would be required either.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2013 Mercedes GLK350 we only have install videos for the Draw Tite hitch part #75774 and not the Curt you referenced part #C13177. I did attach a link to a set of detailed instructions for the Curt hitch for you to check out though.

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Answer 2

The two hitches you referenced for the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK are very similar but have different applications. The part #C13155 is the correct hitch for the GLK250 whereas the #C13177 is for the GLK350. While these hitches look very similar you will…

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Answer 3

There is one trailer hitch that fits the 2015 Mercedes GLK250. It is Curt trailer hitch #C13155. But this hitch does require drilling for installation. There aren't any no-drill options. I have included a link to the instructions so you can see…

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Answer 4

According to the owners manual for the 2015 Mercedes GLK-Class the 250 and 350 both max out at 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Check the towing a trailer section of the manual to confirm. Even if a trailer hitch is rated higher the vehicle would…

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Answer 5

I checked with Curt and was able to get an install picture that shows the Curt hitch #C13155 installed on a similar Mercedes as your 2013 GLK 250.

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Answer 6

The hitch your referred to is confirmed to fit a 2013 and a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK25 Diesel. If you check out the instruction link, you can see the instructions specific to the GLK250 Bluetec (Diesel). Curt classifies their hitch installations as…

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Answer 7

In order to choose the right 2-ball mount for your 2011 Mercedes GLK 350, there are two measurements you'll need to know. The first one you already have, which is the 13-1/2 inches from the ground to the top of your receiver. Next, you'll…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 11

There really isn't much drilling required to install the Curt hitch part #C13155 that you referenced on your 2015 Mercedes GLK 250. If you check out the picture I took from the install instructions you can see the section (with pictures) that…

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