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Added a Stealth Hitch to my wagon this weekend for bike carrier. Loving it so far. Easy to connect and remove, and you cant tell that i have it until i am using it. https://stealthhitches.com/
Thinking of purchasing and installing on our E63s wagon. Those who have, still happy with it? Any concerns/problems? Especially with the cut rear diffuser?
Thanks in advance for the feedback, Sean
I have it - it's great, can't see it at all when it's not installed.. highly recommend.
Have to admit looking at the install pics above... my initial thought ... oh that's a lotta work..... but I was intrigued since my gle63s coupe doesn't have a hitch and eventually im gonna have to install one...looked it up and there is one for me... yeah
not cheap... boohhh... looked at the install instructions and parts included... ok i understand the cost.......
It's quite involved but the instructions are excellent... lotta tools involved and they tell you up front what ya gonna need... nice touch...
May to look into this...
Thanks for posting Wrightatl This is exactly the kind of posts the forums are made for.
I did not tackle this one myself, i decided to have them put it on, since they are here in Atlanta. But i did look over their documentation and it is very detailed.
Stealth’s fully welded trailer hitch for the Mercedes E-class Wagon AMG is strong and durable with a Lifetime Guarantee. The combination of a stainless steel latch block and powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection allowing you to enjoy your eco-adventures and not worry about the function of your hitch.
The vehicle capacities with the Mercedes trailer hitches are:
5300 pounds - gross trailer weight (GTW)
350 pounds - tongue weight (TW)
Stealth Hitches are designed to exceed vehicle capacities by a minimum of 50%. We list the vehicle capacities, not hitch capacities, to give our customers more meaningful data. Please confirm capacities with the vehicle owner’s manual.
Last edited by mrmotoguzzi00; Aug 1, 2019 at 03:19 PM.
Reason: typo of course...
Stealth’s fully welded trailer hitch for the Mercedes E-class Wagon AMG is strong and durable with a Lifetime Guarantee. The combination of a stainless steel latch block and powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection allowing you to enjoy your eco-adventures and not worry about the function of your hitch.
The vehicle capacities with the Mercedes trailer hitches are:
5300 pounds - gross trailer weight (GTW)
350 pounds - tongue weight (TW)
Stealth Hitches are designed to exceed vehicle capacities by a minimum of 50%. We list the vehicle capacities, not hitch capacities, to give our customers more meaningful data. Please confirm capacities with the vehicle owner’s manual.
This is AMAZING! Can you imagine the look you'd get towing a 23 LSV Malibu with and e63 wagon! Priceless. One more reason to NOT buy and SUV.
FWIW - I installed a stealth hitch on my Tesla Model 3 and it was pretty straight forward. The disassembly of the rear end was very similar and I had to trim the bumper too. It's scary but if you trace a good outline and use a dremel, it is cake.
Added a Stealth Hitch to my wagon this weekend for bike carrier. Loving it so far. Easy to connect and remove, and you cant tell that i have it until i am using it. https://stealthhitches.com/
Pretty slick... but you gotta get the reflectors off that bike! I use flashing LED. I've always been a wagon guy for the sake of bikes, but still use the tried and true roof rack... A friend sent me this pic saying: "you should be friends with this guy." Yup.
Added a Stealth Hitch to my wagon this weekend for bike carrier. Loving it so far. Easy to connect and remove, and you cant tell that i have it until i am using it. https://stealthhitches.com/
did you have to cut out a part of rear diffuser to make it work?
also, do you know whether this would work on an e63s sedan?
did you have to cut out a part of rear diffuser to make it work?
also, do you know whether this would work on an e63s sedan?
I don’t have the hitch, yet, but I looked into it and yes you must cut the diffuser. I’m ready with my little m12 die grinder, but haven’t mustered up the courage yet to do the deed.
Got mine installed this weekend. I would ignore the 2 hr time estimate... took me about 4 hours or so. Had some trouble getting the bumper to line back up after but that was the only real headache. Eventually got it sorted.
2020 E63S Wagon, 2007 335i convertible (tuned to 400hp), 2011 Audi A4 Avant
Originally Posted by aaronpass
Got mine installed this weekend. I would ignore the 2 hr time estimate... took me about 4 hours or so. Had some trouble getting the bumper to line back up after but that was the only real headache. Eventually got it sorted.
It's really not too bad, just got to take your time and have a helper to pull the bumper off. Hardest part is lining the bumper tabs back when you put it on IMO.
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