Weight Distribution Hitch
06-07-2005, 03:06 PM
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Weight Distribution Hitch
Does anyone know if a Weight Distribution Hitch is an appropriate application for an ML430? I would like to install one but cannot find anything in the owners' manual that states yes or no.
-Kevin
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06-07-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ML God
The Weight Distribution Hitch is what slides in to your factory reciver...of course it can be used
I’m very aware of what a WDH is and where a WDH goes. I’m asking the question because 1). Some SUV’s especially all-wheel drive variants prohibit the use of this kind of hitch system and 2). The manual does not speak to this towing set up in any respect so I’m looking for clarification before proceeding forward.
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06-07-2005, 06:10 PM
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ok, i wasnt sure by the way you explained in your post. I have seen a few MLs with them with no promblems. I am also no aware of any SUVs that dont want you to use them...sorry i cant be much more help
06-08-2005, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kfriceman
Does anyone know if a Weight Distribution Hitch is an appropriate application for an ML430? I would like to install one but cannot find anything in the owners' manual that states yes or no.
-Kevin
-Kevin
With it, it made the ML320 ride prefectly level.
Over all we thought the ML320 was a fine tow vehicle, (but we don't have anything to compare it with.)
06-09-2005, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jfinch
What do you intend to tow? I thought weight distributing hitches are usually for trailers that are much heavier than a ML is capable of towing. Based on the 5000 lb rating.
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06-09-2005, 03:04 PM
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The official reply from Mercedes is that they have no reply. The Technical Advisor I spoke with had zero information pertaining to the application of a WDH nor was there any other way to get the answer asked or answer. 
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06-09-2005, 06:23 PM
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99 ML 320, 97 Porsche 993 C2S, 92 300E
Do a search on that topic at: http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...hp3?forumid=17
I remember there was a discussion about hitches and one member did have a weight distribution hitch setup. I think his name is ****goodman but I'm not positive.
Edited: I see that for some reason astricks appeared. Maybe this system censors certain words, after all this is America and there are lots of things you can not say, If that's the case I still know how to spell some words; so his first name starts with a D, and then an I, then a C, then a K, then an I, and then an E.
I remember there was a discussion about hitches and one member did have a weight distribution hitch setup. I think his name is ****goodman but I'm not positive.
Edited: I see that for some reason astricks appeared. Maybe this system censors certain words, after all this is America and there are lots of things you can not say, If that's the case I still know how to spell some words; so his first name starts with a D, and then an I, then a C, then a K, then an I, and then an E.
Last edited by Ron in SC; 06-09-2005 at 06:32 PM.
