norman1294

Has anyone used a receiver hitch for the e350 cabriolet? I need one to carry a couple of bikes. If you have seen or used it, can you tell me who makes it? Thanks.

cyclensf

Hi, this is Robert in SF. I am a cyclist as well and just got a CPO 2011 E550 Cabriolet. I was looking at ways to carry my bikes too. Were you ever able to fit your car with a hitch? If not, what have you done to transport your bikes?

cabriotex

I just purchased a 2012 CPO E350 Cabrio and am looking for any updates on best way to transport a couple of bikes. Any thoughts on trunk-mounted or hitch solutions? Doug

AMG_G

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2011_M...nd+Convertible

http://www.thehitchstore.com/class-i...er-p-5310.html

cabriotex

Etrailer now say that there is no hitch compatible with the 2012 E350 Cabriolet, but do identify a Yakima trunk mount that will work. Here is a link to my question and their reply:
http://www.etrailer.com/question-93380.html?fb=ye

cyclensf

Doug, I opted against doing a trunk mount on my car as I am always weary of using a trunk mounted bike rack and the possibility of scratching my car due to dust and etc under the mount.

I had a custom tow hitch made for my car and now has a Kuat hitch rack that easily handles two bikes. I have been very happy with it and it doesn't spoil the look of the car and I can even put the top up or down with the bikes on the car as well.

I had to do some searching on where to get the hitch done, and found a place here in Northern California that was able to do it. I did a fair amount of research first and although this hitch won't be strong enough to tow anything, it is plenty strong for a couple of bikes. If you do get one done, I would look into making sure that they build the hitch to accommodate the weight of the rack you buy as well as the bikes you expect to transport.

The place I used was A&B Trailer Hitch Inc. in Redwood City, CA. 650-368-2125.

Hope that helps.

Robert