Recommended Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for European Trailers

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Hello We have installed a class III 2inch receiver hitch on our 2007 Mercedes ML350. We are serving the Army in Germany, and would like to add a wiring harness and need a ball to work with the local trailers. Which of your fine products can you recommend we use? Do you ship to APO addresses? Thank you,

asked by: Raymond S

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Thank you for your service. I would be happy to make some recommendations for you.

An American style ball mount will work fine when we pair it with a 50mm Hitch Ball on a local trailer in Germany as long as you have a U.S. style trailer hitch on your vehicle with a 2 inch by 2 inch receiver. The look is different, but the function is the same. I'd suggest the Convert-a-Ball Adjustable-Height Ball Mount, # TK5007. This will give you up to a 10 inch drop or a 9 inch rise to allow you to tow the trailer level. For a hitch ball, you will want the Brophy 50mm Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank # EH53C-C.

To wire a U.S. spec 2007 Mercedes ML350, you will need to start with the # 119250KIT. That will give you what you need to wire for the US standard factory 4 way. There isn't a simple adapter to make it work with the European 7-round, so some splicing will be required. You will need to separate out the combined turn signal and brake light circuits, for that I recommend the Curt Converter # C56196. You will need to obtain the European vehicle side trailer connector locally to match what the trailer requires. Please note that you will likely need to split the running light circuit (brown wire of the 4 way) to two separate pins on the vehicle side European connector. I've attached a picture to help with the European connector so you can match things up.

Yes, we do ship to APO addresses.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

We currently carry four different size hitch balls which are 1-7/8", 50mm, 2", and 2-5/16". The most common hitch ball size in Europe is 50mm for which you can use part #63912 if you need a 3/4" diameter shank or part #EH53C-C if…

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Answer 2

The only 50 mm hitch ball we offer is the part #63912 with a 3/4 inch diameter shank that would only fit 1-1/4 inch ball mounts, but a 2 inch hitch ball translates to 50.8 mm. Which is very close. Since you have a 2 inch hitch your best option would…

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Answer 3

The dual ball adjustable mounts we offer that have the 14-inch drop you asked about have 2-inch and 2-5/16 inch hitch balls. The closest option we have that may work for you is the Convert-a-Ball Adjustable-Height Ball Mount, part #TK5007. This…

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Answer 4

I have a solution but the Weigh Safe 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount #WS54FR will not work with this because most European Bike Racks require a 50mm ball to attach to. The two included balls with Weigh Safe ball mount are not the correct size. Also, this ball…

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Answer 5

We do have options in a 50mm hitch ball, both shown on the linked page. Brophy 8K-rated 50mm hitch ball #EH53C-C has a 1-inch diameter shank; Draw-Tite 3500-lb-rated ball #63912 has a 3/4-inch diameter shank. Be sure to select one rated with the…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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