TOW HITCH
06-21-2010 | 08:38 PM
#26
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From: Miami, FL
E320 CDI, GLK 350
do you have any pics of the hitch before you installed it. trying to see wether to buy the curt or valley. thanx
06-21-2010 | 09:40 PM
#27
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From: British Columbia, Canada
2016 GLA45 AMG, 2013 GLK 350, 2010 GLK 350
Curt Hitch looks the nicest
I installed the Curt Hitch $350 CDN & 1.5 hours total time to install.
I didn't need a wiring harness as I only carry a Dirt Bike and Bicycles.
It's a two inch receiver type.
I didn't need a wiring harness as I only carry a Dirt Bike and Bicycles.
It's a two inch receiver type.
Last edited by Rixard; 06-21-2010 at 09:42 PM.
06-21-2010 | 10:15 PM
#28
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From: Miami, FL
E320 CDI, GLK 350
Thanx. Tomorrow we're getting my mom a GLK, and it doesn't come with the tow hitch, need it to tow my ski boat. The salesperson my dad's bought his mercedes from for the past 20 years is also into boating and he even got his GLK with an aftermarket hitch. Like everyone here has mentioned its almost $2k for dealer instal on oem. I think he put a u-hual hitch on his... not what I plan on doing. But i'm going to have to put a wiring harness.
http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Wiri...eid=2010301717
http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Wiri...eid=2010301717
06-26-2010 | 03:58 AM
#31
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S600,GLK350,528i,G35,X3,C320,330i
austinglk350....Can you post pictures of your OEM trailer hitch (w/o bike rack) please? And how do you think the OEM hitch look compare to Valley/Curt hitch ?
JT01...Is yours Valley Hitch?
JT01...Is yours Valley Hitch?
Last edited by 3Stars; 06-26-2010 at 04:00 AM.
07-14-2011 | 07:47 PM
#32
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Mercedes Benz GL 450, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Mercedes Benz S 550
How much did you pay for the hitch? I asked a local dealer and this is what they said:
"Good Afternoon, I am writing in response to your request for information on adding a trailer hitch to your GLK350.
The hitch is $1080.00 plus tax; you also need to upgrade the fan on the engine which is priced at $535.00 plus tax.
The labor to install the hitch and fan would be $750.00 we do not stock the needed parts but could special order them and have them here in one or two days."
This would be a $2000+ bike rack for me.
"Good Afternoon, I am writing in response to your request for information on adding a trailer hitch to your GLK350.
The hitch is $1080.00 plus tax; you also need to upgrade the fan on the engine which is priced at $535.00 plus tax.
The labor to install the hitch and fan would be $750.00 we do not stock the needed parts but could special order them and have them here in one or two days."
This would be a $2000+ bike rack for me.
07-15-2011 | 04:58 PM
#34
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From: Tromsø, 69° 41' N
2010 GLK 220CDI 4M BlueEFFICIENCY
Unlike the European OEM (ball) tow hitch, which rapidly can be removed to the dedicated storage box in the trunk, and the connector folded up, making the hitch "invisible" - when not needed. 
07-18-2011 | 07:07 PM
#35
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From: Los Angeles
2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe; 2011 GLK 350 w/ Premium 1, Multimedia & Sport Appearance; I LOVE IT!
If all you're hauling is a couple of bikes on a rack then you won't need an auxillary fan, you won't be hooking up any lights, and unless you're entering a car show do what you want. I looked at the instructions for this hitch and it looks easier than the one I put on my C. The roof racks are too cumbersome ( in my opinion ) and there is the potential to drive into low hang obsticles. I tend to haul a lot of bikes too. I'm sure that if you order from Curt ( or the hitch store ) they would be able to direct you to an autorized installer.
+1
08-01-2011 | 04:15 PM
#36
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Mercedes Benz GL 450, Mercedes Benz GLK 350, Mercedes Benz S 550
I didn't mean to re-open this one up. But some of you have mentioned about an auxiliary cooling fan when having a trailer/tow hitch.
I just had to verify this with one of the MB sales representative and he did say that the factory tow hitch are not even installed at their location, instead, was actually installed, as he stated, "at the factory" and since it was installed "at the factory", they automatically would add a "heavy duty radiatior".
I really don't know what he meant by "factory" but my assumption is Germany. So correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway... that was just an added FYI. But of course, not all the MB dealers offers the same kind of service, so check with yours!
Some pictures and part no. included http://www.flickr.com/photos/65160355@N05/5998936831/
I just had to verify this with one of the MB sales representative and he did say that the factory tow hitch are not even installed at their location, instead, was actually installed, as he stated, "at the factory" and since it was installed "at the factory", they automatically would add a "heavy duty radiatior".
I really don't know what he meant by "factory" but my assumption is Germany. So correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway... that was just an added FYI. But of course, not all the MB dealers offers the same kind of service, so check with yours!
Some pictures and part no. included http://www.flickr.com/photos/65160355@N05/5998936831/
Last edited by Papillon1108; 08-01-2011 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Added a link for pictures
08-09-2011 | 02:45 PM
#37
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2011 GLK350
I didn't mean to re-open this one up. But some of you have mentioned about an auxiliary cooling fan when having a trailer/tow hitch.
I just had to verify this with one of the MB sales representative and he did say that the factory tow hitch are not even installed at their location, instead, was actually installed, as he stated, "at the factory" and since it was installed "at the factory", they automatically would add a "heavy duty radiatior".
I really don't know what he meant by "factory" but my assumption is Germany. So correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway... that was just an added FYI. But of course, not all the MB dealers offers the same kind of service, so check with yours!
Some pictures and part no. included http://www.flickr.com/photos/65160355@N05/5998936831/
I just had to verify this with one of the MB sales representative and he did say that the factory tow hitch are not even installed at their location, instead, was actually installed, as he stated, "at the factory" and since it was installed "at the factory", they automatically would add a "heavy duty radiatior".
I really don't know what he meant by "factory" but my assumption is Germany. So correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway... that was just an added FYI. But of course, not all the MB dealers offers the same kind of service, so check with yours!
Some pictures and part no. included http://www.flickr.com/photos/65160355@N05/5998936831/
A whole thread on the subject here: https://mbworld.org/forums/glk-class...g-savings.html
The cooling system upgrade was a heavy duty electric fan. However from 2010 up they are all the same part number so it would seem they're installing the HD one in all of them anyway.
11-23-2011 | 03:37 PM
#38
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www.hitchweb.com has a trailer hitch search guide http://www.hitchweb.com/trailer-hitch-search that shows every hitch made for your vehicle. Also, They offer a great deal on Yakima bike racks http://www.hitchweb.com/category/CM-...ted-Bike-Racks
