Will Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Fit a 2009 Mercedes E-350 4Matic Sport  

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Typically when a note is added to a "Sport Package" version of a vehicle, like your 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-350 4Matic, it's because either the exhaust is in the way or there is a lot of rear fascia trimming that needs to take place for the trailer hitch to fit properly. When I reached out to my contact at Curt he said that the exhaust on your vehicle wouldn't be an issue so there is likely a bit of fascia that needs to be trimmed.

If you are willing to do some trimming for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11701 to fit then my contact at Curt said it will actually mount up to the bolt holes and fit. This is why we have the customer review saying that he was able to fit it on his 2008 model.

Please note that if you are planning on carrying a bike rack with this trailer hitch you are limited to 2 bikes since it is a Class I trailer hitch. Curt also states that to keep within the warranty on this trailer hitch you must use a support strap like part # 18050 for all non-trailer loads (like a bike rack).

If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend going with the Kuat Beta # B202-114 because it is a lightweight bike rack (only 12.6 lbs!) that comes fully assembled and can carry 2 bikes weighing up to 40 lbs each. Another perk of this bike rack is that the arms only sit 8" apart on center which greatly reduces the need for an adapter bar like part # UB01 when the bike frame doesn't have a horizontal top tube.

I have attached a sample installation video of this trailer hitch for you to reference as well as a review video of the Beta bike rack for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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