towbar

[chrisbrad66]

Hello all, im looking for a towbar for my s class w220 320 cdi, theres loads to choose from but i really want one that is plug and play so to speak, anyone bought one or has experience of one please reply
thanks

[chrisbrad66]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260199934295&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

sorry but forgot to add the shortcut to the one i was looking at, only trouble is i don't speak German so don't know if i need any extras or how to fit etc, any help guys?

[Geoff2]

Had one fitted to my S320 petrol last April cost £550 with twin electrics, would be cheaper in you only want single electrics. It is a detachable and when the swan kneck is removed, all that is visible is a round, approx 1.5 inches rubber bung. It is the same one as advertised on the ebay link

[Diesel Benz]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260199934295&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

sorry but forgot to add the shortcut to the one i was looking at, only trouble is i don't speak German so don't know if i need any extras or how to fit etc, any help guys?

I thought it would not include the wiring harness as they have those on sale separately but at the top they actually say "abnehmbare AHK mit 7-poligem
universal Elektrosatz", so the harness must be included.

[chrisbrad66]

is it vehicle specific wiring or the old fashioned tap into the rear lights etc, or do mercs have a towing loom already there just need to plug into it?

[Diesel Benz]

I hope Geoff2 could help you from his experience. From the photos it looks like it is a generic harness (that is mentioned too), the harnesses for different cars look like having the same connectors (only looked at a couple). Could it be that it has an appropriate relay unit (to avoid burnt bulb warnings) but the drive would come by tapping wires?

[chrisbrad66]

Thanks Diesel, i think the same as you, multi meter time and a lot of head scratching and dare i say it scotchlocks!! hate using them but what else is there apart from cutting and soldering? heyho the fun starts here lol

[Diesel Benz]

Of course there would be the MB OEM option. But the wiring harness for the detachable ball head would cost some £355, the hitch mechanism £525 (parts A2203100095, A2205400606, is the reinforcement in addition to those A2206102825, £250). A parts kit would probably exist at lower price but the ebay offering remains pretty attractive.