Recommended Swing Away Arm to Mount a Cargo Carrier and Open Both Doors on a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter
Updated 02/19/2026 | Published 03/01/2025
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Question:
Looking for recommendations on a swingaway arm to hold a generator on a 2025 Mercedes Sprinter van that will allow the rear doors to open all the way to the sidewalls without removing the generator.
asked by: Don S
Expert Reply:
Hey Don congrats on the new van! The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender Passenger's Side item # PVP20B and Driver's Side item # PVD20B will both work with cargo carriers. They extend out to 120 degrees and the top of it is 5-3/16" above the hitch pin hole as show in the pictures below.
The Kuat Pivot 2's have a weight capacity of 250 lbs. Since they are hitch extenders they will reduce your hitch's tongue weight capacity by 50%. I can't guarantee these will get your rear doors all the way open and folded to the sides, but I can say they're going to be your best shot. Worst case scenario you'll be limited to 90 degrees on the side you're choosing to swing away to.
The 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - Aluminum item # C18113 is going to be one of our most lightweight options that's got a pretty low profile. It weighs only 25 lbs and measures 22-1/2" long x 49" wide x 4-3/4" tall. It will stick out right at 18" from the rear most portion when attached to one of the Kuat's.
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Jerred H.
10/27/2025
Hey Don, how did the Kuat Pivot 2 work out on your Sprinter with the generator setup? Were you able to get the rear doors to swing open as far as you needed? Your update could make it easier for others planning a similar build.