Curt C11454 Class I Hitch and Hands Free Trunk Sensor Compatibility-2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Wagon

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Does installing a hitch interfere with the ability to operate the hands free trunk opening feature on my vehicle? Currently, I can place my foot under the rear bumper and the trunk opens. If I install this hitch #C11454 will I still be able to use that feature? I have a 2018 Mercedes E400 Wagon. Thanks

asked by: Ed

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Curt has had no reports of their # C11454 Class I hitch preventing the hands-free liftgate of the Mercedes E400 wagon from working. However, it's pretty typical that the presence of the hitch will prevent the sensors from picking up movement at the middle of the bumper. In that case, moving your foot a foot or so left or right of the hitch receiver tube will allow the sensors to pick up the movement.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Yes, we do have a hitch that fits your vehicle. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch - Custom Fit, product #C11454. It's a Class I receiver with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs. This one fits both the E300 and the…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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Hey Michael, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH87CR does not require you to remove the rear bumper assembly when installing. It does require some slight fascia trimming though. You'll have to remove a 2-3/4” deep and 4-1/2” wide…

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