[kcalvert]

I've purchased a GLC but one thing I overlooked was the need for a hitch (just for a bike rike... won't be used for any "real" hauling). I just assumed that I would be able to get the factory hitch installed afterwards... apparently I was wrong.

Is this true? I really don't have an option to get the factory hitch post-purchase?

Does anyone have any experience with any 3rd party hitches?

I could obviously just use a roof mount for my bike, but I'm trying to avoid that as it's just a pain.

 

[2112]

Brink to the rescue - click on the link below

https://brink.eu/en-gb/towbars/brands/mercedes-benz/glc.html

 

[kcalvert]

No idea what that thing is.

I probably should've specified that this is for a US version.

 

[2112]

Ah, the problems with global products...

 

[docchan]

When I first bought our GLC - the factory railings and ski rack were not available yet, and I also looked into after market, and couldn't find anything because the GLC was too new. I spoke with our sales person, and there is generally about a 2 month lag time with MB to offer their factory racks/hitches. I just waited it out, and we just recently got our rail and rack installed by MB. I would suggest talking with the service/accessories guy at your dealership, and they will give you an accurate time frame when it would be available.

 

[JRE]

If you have the automatic lift gate option (motion activated) a hitch will negate or interfere with the mechanism.

 

[GogoGLC]

I'm surprised the dealer didn't tell you the pros and cons of pre and post... (that's if you even mentioned to them that you're thinking about getting a hitch).

Other than that, I don't know any other solutions for that, have you try checking with the parts dept?

 

[312GLC]

See my post on the Factory tow bar. I think I've figured it out.
http://www.glcforums.com/forum/106-mercedes-benz-glc-general-discussion/2769-great-us-factory-towbar-hitch-debacle.html

 

[mztreus]

I disagree

See my post on the Factory tow bar. I think I've figured it out.
http://www.glcforums.com/forum/106-mercedes-benz-glc-general-discussion/2769-great-us-factory-towbar-hitch-debacle.html

I just drove a loaner with an auto lift and a tow package installed. No problem.

 

[Klass]

But it was installed at the factory rather than added on after the fact ??

 

[NeedForSpeed]

It's probably factory, aftermarket tow bars may not have the right wiring harnesses and such.