Towing Capacity and receiver
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Interestingly Mercedes made a tow kit for these (ie W203)
but dammit, never sold in USA.
It is available in other countries.
The bad news is it's STUPID expensive, at least from the
factory.
I had a quote once from this guy in the Netherlands that sells
EU only parts to USA and it was like
800 for the hitch and 900 for the electricals
which is a new rear SAM with the connections for the
lights.
One has to wonder if it wouldn't be possible to
get one used these from Europe.
but dammit, never sold in USA.
It is available in other countries.
The bad news is it's STUPID expensive, at least from the
factory.
I had a quote once from this guy in the Netherlands that sells
EU only parts to USA and it was like
800 for the hitch and 900 for the electricals
which is a new rear SAM with the connections for the
lights.
One has to wonder if it wouldn't be possible to
get one used these from Europe.
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Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 11
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From: San Francisco, CA
Currently: 2005 C240 4matic wagon. Previously: 2001 C320 sedan.
I've been down this same road before and researched a bit for our 2005 C240 wagon. etrailer.com has options - see link below for our 2005. If you look on their website, you can use their tool to find the right receiver hitch and wiring harness for your vehicle.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...cleid=20057519
If I were to tow with our w203, I wouldn't exceed the hitch's class I specification (i.e. 2k pounds, 200 pounds tongue weight). Towing is a serious matter and, if something is to go wrong, you will have serious legal liability so use your best judgement/caution. Also, please lookup the rules/regulations in whichever state you live/plan to operate in.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...cleid=20057519
If I were to tow with our w203, I wouldn't exceed the hitch's class I specification (i.e. 2k pounds, 200 pounds tongue weight). Towing is a serious matter and, if something is to go wrong, you will have serious legal liability so use your best judgement/caution. Also, please lookup the rules/regulations in whichever state you live/plan to operate in.
