> > Dan wrote:
> >
> > Is there a standard height I should try to achieve with the
> > ball?
Nope. No standard height. But my experience is that 14 to 20
inches [35 to 50 cm] from the ground to the top of the ball is the
most likely range. And I prefer the ball a bit high more often
than I
On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:53:51 -0400 Allan Streib
wrote:
> > Your go to resource for all things related to this is etrailer.com.
> >
> > They have guides and product selectors to help.
>
> Agreed, they are good.
Thank you, Allan, for the confirmation.
> They also supplied a wiring harness that
> On July 11, 2019 at 2:54 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote:
> IIRC, etrailer.com has sleeves which will allow you to use an item meant
> for a less than 2" receiver in a 2" receiver.
But then you're stuck with a 3500lb ball mount in a 2" hitch.
But you get the smooth euro ball look.
It also
On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:47:30 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
> I was going to recommend a Curt Euroball, even going to offer you one
> of mine, but Curt only makes Euroballs for 1 1/4".
That's a 1-1/4" receiver, not a 1-1/4" ball.
> Euroball, anybody want one of these for $15 plus
> Your go to resource for all things related to this is etrailer.com.
>
> They have guides and product selectors to help.
Agreed, they are good. I bought a hitch for my Volvo from them, bolted
right up with no issues. Perfect fit. They also supplied a wiring
harness that plugged in to the factory
> On July 11, 2019 at 12:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
> https://www.amazon.com/DRAW-TITE-2923-Class-Mount/dp/B001O07P9E
That works, or if you want flexibility this is a bit uglier and a bit more
costly:
OR
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=adjustable+ball+mount=nb_sb_noss_2
On 11/07/2019 12:28 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
2" ball is pretty much the go-to if you don't have better information.
So far as drop goes, it totally depends on the trailer and how it's built.
If you have a most-likely
On Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:09:43 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I’m trying to figure out what kind of ball mount to get for the ML500’s
> hitch. It’s got a 2” receiver, but I’m not sure exactly how I should go
> about figuring out what kind of ball mount I should get, or the
> dimensions. Is
Fred and I rented a tow dolly for my '98 Jetta that we pulled with my '03
Ranger. It vibrated badly if we went over 65mph. Turns out the tow dolly wanted
a 2" ball, the Ranger had a 1 7/8" (I think thats the next size down) ball.
Oops. Probably was also a problem when I was towing the '84 190D
That's pretty much what I have, it's the kinda standard setup. Remember
too that the back end will sag a bit with a load on it
--FT
On 7/11/19 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Thanks, guys. I’m pretty well set on a 2” ball, that I know. I was more
concerned about the drop for the
2" ball is pretty much the go-to if you don't have better information.
So far as drop goes, it totally depends on the trailer and how it's built.
If you have a most-likely trailer, go measure it and then figure out how
much drop to buy.
-- Jim
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Thanks, guys. I’m pretty well set on a 2” ball, that I know. I was more
concerned about the drop for the ball mount.
I was looking through the ML forum on BW and a couple of people have posted
there about their hitch setups. Looks like most are using this:
2 inch ball was required by all the trailers I've rented from U-haul.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 12:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I have some straight (well they have a bit of drop, maybe an inch but
> the ball is pretty much in
I have some straight (well they have a bit of drop, maybe an inch but
the ball is pretty much in line with the receiver) mounts with 2
different size balls I use on the trucks, can switch them depending on
what I need. Standard ball is 2", i have this little boat trailer I
turned into a kayak
I’m trying to figure out what kind of ball mount to get for the ML500’s hitch.
It’s got a 2” receiver, but I’m not sure exactly how I should go about figuring
out what kind of ball mount I should get, or the dimensions. Is there a
standard height I should try to achieve with the ball?
I don’t
2013 20:49:18 -0500
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trailer hitch done
Looks fine to me! My only concern is all the bolts to the body - what is on
the other side of the body metal? If just a nut and a washer
I just finished and installed a trailer hitch on mt TD. I added some pictures
for those interested but the message is awaiting OK from Kaleb.
Manfred
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For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives
Did you copy the factory design?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
M G trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
I just finished and installed a trailer hitch on mt TD. I added some
pictures for those interested but the message is awaiting OK from
Kaleb.
Manfred
: [MBZ] trailer hitch
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Did you copy the factory design?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
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For new
Looks fine to me! My only concern is all the bolts to the body - what is on
the other side of the body metal? If just a nut and a washer, that is
considerably less substantial than a factory hitch.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com
there are all kinds of trailer hitches on fleaBay, new for $148 elivered
used ones can probably be had for $50 if you are patient
and if you want to build your own, there are plenty of pictures to
look at for designs
thanks,
xx rick
Rick Hawkins
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Ralph,
I'd like to see photos of it if you could. The hitch is for an
associate, not myself, so the yea or nea comes from him.
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:44:42 -0500
From: Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch
Tim,
I have a light duty hitch
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD?
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
On Mon, Feb 05, 2007 at 09:27:58AM -0500, TimothyPilgrim wrote:
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD?
Better if you give up now and look for one for your TE instead.
K
parts wagons)
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagon
'87 300TD
- Original Message -
From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:27 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD?
Tim
1982
Shipmates (esp. Der Dieseling Doktor, Dave M., Casey, and other 124 wagon
owners/experts);
I checked out an '87 300TD this evening, and I'm considering making an offer to
buy. The burning question of the moment is 'Can I get a factory trailer hitch
for this thing?'
Anyone who can help, I'd
Meade, try Draw-Tite.com. I know they make a 2000# hitch for the sedan,
I have one, but I haven't looked for the SW.
DWS
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Shipmates (esp. Der Dieseling Doktor, Dave M., Casey, and other 124 wagon
owners/experts);
I checked out an '87 300TD this evening, and I'm
It does exist, Max. Trick is *finding* one on this side of the Pond.
I picked one up couple of yrs ago in hopes that it would fit my wagon,
but it'll take some modifications to the cross bar acquisition of
the mounting kit if it's ever to be installed. Part numbers on this
one weren't at all
I have a sideview printout of the mounting instructions for a 124 wagon
hitch I downloaded off the web a while back. For the life of me I can't
figure out what the brand name is, and googling doesn't offer any help
either. I intend to use this diagram as a design template when I weld up my
own
Hey, what about this unit?
http://www.hitches4less.com/19mer30tein4.html
Casey
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (206k)
'84 300D (202k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k)
Olympia, WA
It is still $300 plus mounting and wiring , rustproofing etc. I think i'd
just get out the welder and build one. I'd like one too, if we want to try
for a group purchase. Bet we could get orders for 6-12 124 wagon trailer
hitches. I 'd have to dig through the files, but I think someone
Might be ok if you're not too much a purist and can stand for the
diminished capacity. The factory coupling is rated at 1900KG trailed
load and disappears upon removal of the easily detachable ball head.
Think I'll hold out a while longer.
joe
On 7/12/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interestingly, the epc lists a radiator installation kit, 124 500 39
03 for .193 .393 to be used on vehicles w/ a/c and trailed load
exceeding 1500KG. Is Arne still subscribed, Kaleb?
joe
I think the hitch itself is rated for 1900KG. That's not to say that
MB has certified that 1900KG is a safe load for the wagons. IIRC,
Arne's caravan weighed in at considerably more than 1500KG though.
joe
On 7/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Casey, Joe, Loren;
Keep those
The ball/mount is indeed one-piece at 50mm. That is a limitation.
On 7/13/05, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
One of my issues on 'factory' hitches that I have seen is that the ball
appears to be welded permanently on the mount. I have 1 7/8 and 2 inch
trailers in the yard.
On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 8:42:39 -0400, meadedillon wrote
Keep those idea's flowing! It's curious that the 'hitches-4-less'
says it's a class 2, only rated for 2500 lbs, but their FAQ says
that class 2 hitches are rated for 3500 lbs. Hmmm - I guess the
manufacturer has downgraded it for this
no clue, anybody have his email address?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Darrell and Joe,
Thanks for the info. My last choice will be to purchase an aftermarket hitch
and have it installed by a local shop that has earned my respect (they
installed the hitch on my 123.190, fabricating missing
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
How about Arne? I seem to have lost track of his addy.
joe
On 7/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
no clue, anybody have his email address?
http://henriksens.net/index.php?name=copperminefile=thumbnailsalbum=26
Seems to have pulled the pics he once had up of his hitch, but you
might want to explore the site to see if I've missed them.
Arne used to be subscribed as Arne Henriksen [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Kaleb, if you wouldn't mind checking
No, must have got overlooked or something. I sent him an invite though
so will see what happens.
Joe Knight wrote:
http://henriksens.net/index.php?name=copperminefile=thumbnailsalbum=26
Seems to have pulled the pics he once had up of his hitch, but you
might want to explore the site to see
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