trailer hitch installation
09-07-2002, 09:40 AM
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trailer hitch installation
according to the instructions the rear bumper needs to be removed prior to installation of the hitch.
if anyone installed one...did the bumper really "have to come off"?
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if anyone installed one...did the bumper really "have to come off"?
thanks
09-18-2002, 01:22 PM
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I was able to install the Europa hitch without removing the bumper.
It was a really tight fit getting the tools up there, but I managed. The only problem I had was that my torque wrench couldn't be used on two bolts.
-rob
It was a really tight fit getting the tools up there, but I managed. The only problem I had was that my torque wrench couldn't be used on two bolts.
-rob
09-24-2002, 12:03 AM
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Bentley LWB, Silver Cloud III, 2002 G500,2004 LX470,73 Jag XKE, 2004 SL600, 2004LS430
I put the MB authorized hitch on my car. It was installed at Star Motors in Houston. The part plus installation was 800 dollars and it is very well made. It appears to be of a superior design to the Europa part and is warranteed by MB North America
09-24-2002, 12:44 AM
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Bentley LWB, Silver Cloud III, 2002 G500,2004 LX470,73 Jag XKE, 2004 SL600, 2004LS430
The electrical connections appear more integrated and logically laid out. Welds are superior. The Europa model that I have seen on a friend's 2001 G500 has an integrated foot step which seems superfluous. I will take a picture of my hitch this week and attempt to post it although this may be beyond my technical ability!!
09-24-2002, 01:04 AM
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Please post a photo when you can. I wonder if I got a different hitch than your friend's. The electircal connections on mine were just MB parts from Europe. I don't know anything about welding so I can't comment there, but I am missing the integrated foot step!
Is that correct that your friend has a 2001 G500? Is that in the US? I was under the impression that there wern't any Europa 2001 Gs.
Is that correct that your friend has a 2001 G500? Is that in the US? I was under the impression that there wern't any Europa 2001 Gs.
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09-26-2002, 09:18 AM
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Integrated Foot Step - NOT
Originally posted by 2003G55
The electrical connections appear more integrated and logically laid out. Welds are superior. The Europa model that I have seen on a friend's 2001 G500 has an integrated foot step which seems superfluous. I will take a picture of my hitch this week and attempt to post it although this may be beyond my technical ability!!
The electrical connections appear more integrated and logically laid out. Welds are superior. The Europa model that I have seen on a friend's 2001 G500 has an integrated foot step which seems superfluous. I will take a picture of my hitch this week and attempt to post it although this may be beyond my technical ability!!
Also, it can work with electric trailer brakes. The MBUSA currently cannot.
09-26-2002, 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by Robwilliams
Is that correct that your friend has a 2001 G500? Is that in the US? I was under the impression that there wern't any Europa 2001 Gs.
Is that correct that your friend has a 2001 G500? Is that in the US? I was under the impression that there wern't any Europa 2001 Gs.
It's easy to tell a Europa imported G500. There is a small rectangular nameplate attached to the lower right corner of the rear door. Also, the VIN's all start with WDBEG.
