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Trailer tow hitch

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owners Manual / Technical data / Trailer tow hitch

Mounting dimensions

If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, changes to the cooling system and drive train may be necessary, depending on the vehicle type.

If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted, observe the anchorage points on the chassis frame.

Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch


Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (example)

1 Anchorage points
2 Rear axle center line

Trailer loads

Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads

Missing values were not available at time of going to print.

Ball position


Ball position

Ball position of the ball coupling


Ball position of the ball coupling

When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.

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