jbizzle76

Hello:

Interested in installing a trailer hitch in my 2015 E250 Bluetec sedan to carry a bike rack. I've seen several other posts about trailer hitches on W212 wagons. Looks like the easiest option for a trailer hitch is https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2015_...yle=E350+Sedan. Has anyone with a 2014+ E250 Bluetec installed one of these? None of the sites, including Curts, mention E250. I suspect it might work.

kajtek1

I had hitches on at least 1 of my MB at the time, meaning W123, W210, W211.
Now having new truck I am on the fence on installing it on W212, but from the picture it is pretty easy job.
Hitch-mounted bike racks do wobble a lot, so plan to address that.
E250 has the same trunk E350 does so it should fit without problem .
Still the European hooks that hide with push of the button at steering wheel are on my dream list.
Just like diesel wagon 4M.

s140s

I have a Curt hitch on my e350 and the install itself is very easy however drilling 2 holes through that d... bumber support was the biggest pain ever. I would honestly pay a professional to get it done. I spent too much time going back to the hardware store for more and more drill bits to get it done. You need to start a small hole then work your way up.

Overall it looks very decent as the only part you see is the receiver.

s140s

This is in the above link.

Tech Tip:
For drilling into the bumper beam a rotabroach or carbide drill bit is recommended.

THIS IS REQUIRED, NOT RECOMMENDED. That bumper support was biggest pain to drill through I have done laying on my back.

kajtek1

Carbide bits don't work well on steel.
For drilling heat-treated steel you need industrial-grade bits (different sharpening angle) and start with small one and high speed, then getting big one at lower speed.
There is a video on youtube where guy -using pressing attachment drill truck leaf spring in 45 seconds