Swing Away Hitch Extender Allowing Rear Doors On a Mercedes Sprinter To Open When Loaded

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I am looking for a swing away hitch extender to mount on a Mercedes Sprinter van to hold a tray rack that i carry my etrike. i need a swing away so that i can move the tray so that i can open the rear doors. I would like a swing away that is rigid mount to the vehicle so it does not shake and has minimum extension away from the vehicle to minimize parking length and reduces drag on slopes. hopefully you can suggest several products that fit the requirements thanks

asked by: Ron S

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I recommend using the Yakima BackSwing # Y02483 with your Carrier # FHG69ZR behind your Mercedes Sprinter van. As you can see in the image below with a bike rack it will allow you to open the rear doors when swung out.

While we have other options like the Kuat # PVP20B or Saris # SAR36VR, Kuat says theirs can only be used with a Kuat bike rack and I prefer the BackSwing construction over the Saris.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Yakima BackSwing With Bike Rack Allowing Doors To Open On Mercedes Sprinter
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Answer 1

Hey Francois! Yes, the Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks #Y02483 is compatible with the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack #TH83JV. Keep in mind, using an extender like this will reduce the overall capacity of your hitch by 50%. What…

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Answer 2

Hey Alin! For a hitch I recommend the etrailer #e82TR. Keep in mind, just like the other available hitches you can only tow 7,000 lbs while using a weight distribution hitch. To find the right WDH you need to know the tongue weight of your setup.…

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Answer 3

Yes, you will be able to use the Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks #SAR36VR with the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #TH69TX. What we've found is that bike rack manufacturers tend to only "confirm" something works if…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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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 7

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

Hey Nick, congrats on the new Sprinter. The Tekonsha Custom Harness item #3063-P does fit the green connector that is under your seat in your 2025 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500. It's compatible with the E98 prep package option as shown in the…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #13358 does fit the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with the factory step bumper. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mercedes with included hardware. We have not heard of any issues with the rear…

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Answer 12

Thanks for the pictures! The best hitch for your 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 is the etrailer item #e82TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mercedes with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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