Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 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 really appreciate it. It took me many months to find a factory hitch for my '85 wagon, and I'll not switch to a 124 wagon if such a hitch is unavailable (rated for 1500 kg). Thanks in advance, /s/ Max Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR ’85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 148k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC Most men would rather die, than think. Many do. Bertrand Russell ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 definitive; I still don't know what model it was intended for. Your best bet might be someone in Europe who's willing to undertake a little legwork. I can probably pull up the appropriate p/n's, but believe me, you won't want to pay for new. joe On 7/12/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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 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 really appreciate it. It took me many months to find a factory hitch for my '85 wagon, and I'll not switch to a 124 wagon if such a hitch is unavailable (rated for 1500 kg).
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 hitch. I see they still offer a 124 sedan hitch, but I know they mount to the body quite differently. Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 sent those interested a drawing to build your own. At 11:27 PM 7/12/2005, you wrote: Hey, what about this unit? http://www.hitches4less.com/19mer30tein4.htmlhttp://www.hitches4less.com/19mer30tein4.html Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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: Hey, what about this unit? http://www.hitches4less.com/19mer30tein4.html
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 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 application? Joe: I've got the 1985 Technical Data for Cars, which includes some data on the first versions of the 124 series (sedan only) and it says that sedans are rated for 1500 kg. Do you have more recent documentation re: a 1900kg rating, or was that a typo?
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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. So I require a receiver type hitch to have the flexibility to change the ball size.
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 application? Yes, probably. It might be a vehicle limitation. It can be hard to find solid enough attachment points for really heavy loads, on unibody cars. Tongue weight is often sharply limited, too. My Volvo was rated for up to 3,300 pounds of towed weight but only 300 pounds of tongue weight, which isn't very much for a trailer that size. (Generally you want the tongue weight to be 10 to 15% of the trailer weight, for stable towing.)
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 parts as required using the pictures from German language installation instructions). I would be a lot more comfortable going that route if I at least had equivalent installation instructions, which were kindly provided by Dr. Becker of Great Britain. Kaleb - is Dr. Becker still subscribed? I haven't seen a post from him in a couple years. Max Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR ’85 300TD 321k miles (Euro 5spd) '96 Infiniti I30 148k miles (wife's 5spd) '73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification' Charleston SC Most men would rather die, than think. Many do. Bertrand Russell ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
[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?
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 to see if he's still with us, at least in spirit. joe
Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD
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 if I've missed them. Arne used to be subscribed as Arne Henriksen [EMAIL PROTECTED], Kaleb, if you wouldn't mind checking to see if he's still with us, at least in spirit. joe ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
