What is the Difference Between the etrailer and OEM Hitch for a 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500?
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 05/07/2025
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What are the differences between this hitch and the one that comes OEM on the van?
asked by: Ashley
Expert Reply:
Hey Ashley. It looks like the OEM hitch on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a removable receiver and built in brackets to attach wiring harnesses for towing. The 2" receiver on our etrailer item # e76AR is not removable, it does not have built in brackets but it costs 1/4 of the price.
I can't help you with the removable receiver option but you can install the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket item # 18140 to have a mounting location for a wiring harness.
What are you planning on using your hitch for?
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Jerred H.
9/29/2025
Hey Ashley, did the No-Drill Mount for the wiring harness work out for your hitch setup? I'm curious to know if it helped with your towing needs, as it could give others confidence when setting up their own hitches.