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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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E55 tow hitch?
I was wondering what you guys think of me putting a tow-hitch on my E55? It's to tow a 700lb jet-ski..

Also, do they make hide-aways for the e55?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Get a small hitch and mount it behind the diffuser.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Get someone else to tow for you -
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I have seen small hitches on the 211, not a E55 though. I think most will say dont do it, but if ya got to, well ya got too. I kept my old truck to pull the ski's with.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Shifter
I have seen small hitches on the 211, not a E55 though. I think most will say dont do it, but if ya got to, well ya got too. I kept my old truck to pull the ski's with.
funny...I was thinking about doing this to mount a bike carrier. let me know if you find something that works and is somewhat hidden.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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I wouldn't... Even the Manual is very clear on why not to do this. But If you have no choice, be very careful with it.
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buying a 800$ beaten up pickup truck would be cheaper than replacing your rear airbags
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I was just looking to carry a mountain bike around. This was a nice option versus mounting rails up on the roof. However, I wouldn't consider towing a trailer with the 55...I have a QX56 for that
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Hey all, saw this interesting thread. I am new here and looking to going from my Volvo S60R to an E55. I don't want to keep the R, and having more filling up my driveway (that would be codeword for the wife not approving of that)

It looks like most of you are against putting a hitch on the E55, but why. I can find tow bars that are made for the car. What are you reasons for being reluctant to do it.

Hope you can advise.
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i have an removable hitch (if its the same as tow hook) on my car.. by the looks of it its never been used.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Elhonaz
i have an removable hitch (if its the same as tow hook) on my car.. by the looks of it its never been used.
could you take a pic of your install....

also do you know how much that tow bar is rated at. Is it a class 1 or class 2?
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 01:37 AM
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I can take some pics when i get to the car. I have no idea whats it rated for. To me it seemed just likea "normal" w211 removable hook
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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did you get some pics...

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I can take some pics when i get to the car. I have no idea whats it rated for. To me it seemed just likea "normal" w211 removable hook
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 10:25 PM
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haha, check this out on ebay, the w211 can tow! It is hilarious!

E55 AMG pulling trailer vs modified 350Z
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 10:29 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by s_ager
did you get some pics...


I will on thursday when i get to the car
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any news :-)
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 06:13 PM
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I had forgotten this completly, I'll take pics tomorrow! Promise!
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Are you planning on humiliating a tuned 350Z?
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Heres some pics of my westfalia tow hitch









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No need to humiliate a 350Z driver... they do a good enough job them self :-)

and yeah i love that video....
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Thanks man... I really appreciate it....

any chance you can see if that is a class 1 or 2 hitch... it looks like a class 2, I just wanna see if you know...


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I will on thursday when i get to the car
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That is a nice looking tow system. I was wondering how to tap into the lights.
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Originally Posted by s_ager
any chance you can see if that is a class 1 or 2 hitch... it looks like a class 2, I just wanna see if you know...
I have no idea what that means, but i can take a pic of the sticker if that helps with searching

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That is a nice looking tow system. I was wondering how to tap into the lights.
Its got its own wireharness ofcourse that connects to the car
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