CURT 13294 is a Class 3 trailer hitch with a 2" receiver (no weight distribution) for 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG. Fitment details: GLE350 Only (GLE-Class).
Rated to 7,500 lb gross trailer weight and 750 lb tongue weight, with weight distribution to n/a and n/a tongue weight. The 2" receiver is open at the back, so road dirt and water clear the tube instead of packing into it. The brackets are made for this vehicle, so the crossmember lands on the factory mounting points and nothing needs drilling.
- Rated to 7,500 lb gross trailer weight and 750 lb tongue weight
- Weight-distribution rated to n/a / n/a tongue weight
- 2" open-back receiver tube
- Vehicle-specific fit onto factory mounting points
- No drilling required
- Tested to SAE J684
- Liquid A-coat inside and out beneath a gloss black powder coat
- Limited lifetime warranty (one year on finish and parts)
- Designed, welded and coated in Wisconsin
Specifications
| Part number | 13294 |
|---|---|
| Brand | CURT |
| Hitch class | Class 3 |
| Receiver size | 2" |
| Gross trailer weight | 7,500 lb |
| Tongue weight | 750 lb |
| Weight distribution | n/a / n/a TW |
| Drilling required | No |
| Installation | Advanced |
| Finish | Gloss black powder coat over liquid A-coat |
| Product weight | 40 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime (1-year finish and parts) |
Vehicle fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | Mercedes-Benz GLE43 AMG | All |
| 2016-2018 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | GLE350 Only |
Fitment and installation notes
- Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
- Not compatible for use with vertical hanging bicycles (bike racks that require the bicycles to be hung or mounted vertically)
- Installation requires temporary lowering of exhaust and temporary removal of heat shield
- Rated to 7,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 750 lbs. tongue weight
- Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
- Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
- Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
- Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
- Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
- Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
- Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
- Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)
- Designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin
- Includes installation hardware