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Can a towbar be fitted to a Mercedes EQE?
A towbar can be fitted to Mercedes EQE models where a suitable approved application is available for the exact vehicle and intended use. The Mercedes EQE is a fully electric model available in both Saloon and SUV body styles, with different motor, battery and drivetrain specifications. The EQE Saloon and EQE SUV must be checked separately because their rear structures, towbar applications and towing approvals can differ. It is also important to distinguish between a towbar approved for conventional trailer towing and one intended only for carrying a towbar-mounted cycle carrier. Towbar Express will check your exact EQE model, model year, body style and intended use before confirming whether a suitable towbar and dedicated electrical kit are available.
What towbar options are available for the Mercedes EQE?
Depending on the exact EQE Saloon or EQE SUV specification and approved application, towbar options can include a fixed flange towbar, fixed swan neck towbar or detachable swan neck towbar where suitable applications are available. A fixed flange provides a practical permanent towing point and flexibility for compatible accessories. A fixed swan neck offers a slimmer permanent installation, while a detachable swan neck can be removed when it isn't required, helping to maintain the original rear appearance of the EQE.
Which towbar is best for my Mercedes EQE?
The best towbar for your Mercedes EQE depends on the exact approved application and how frequently you intend to use it. For regular trailer towing on an EQE that is approved for this purpose, a fixed towbar provides a permanent solution. A fixed swan neck provides a slimmer permanent installation, while a detachable swan neck is particularly suitable if maintaining the clean rear styling of the EQE is important because the towball neck can be removed when it isn't being used. If you intend to carry bicycles on a towbar-mounted cycle carrier, the permitted vertical load of both the vehicle and towbar must also be checked. You can read more about the different types of towbar available.
What is the towbar rated to on a Mercedes EQE?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact approved towbar fitted to the Mercedes EQE. Every towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical load limit, but these figures are separate from the towing and loading limits specified by Mercedes-Benz for the vehicle itself. A towbar with a higher structural rating does not increase the amount that an EQE is permitted to tow. The vehicle, towbar, towball and trailer or cycle carrier must all remain within their individual limits, with the lowest applicable figure determining the maximum permitted load. The EQE Saloon and EQE SUV should be checked separately because their permitted limits can differ. Find out more in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Mercedes EQE can tow?
The towing capacity of your Mercedes EQE should be checked against the vehicle's VIN plate and Mercedes-Benz technical specification for the exact model. The VIN plate contains important vehicle weight information including the maximum authorised mass and, where applicable, the maximum train weight. Where the vehicle is approved for conventional trailer towing and a higher maximum train weight is specified, the difference between the relevant first two weight figures can be used to establish the permitted trailer weight. If the necessary trailer or train-weight approval is not present, fitting a towbar should not be assumed to make the vehicle suitable for conventional trailer towing. The EQE Saloon and EQE SUV should always be checked separately rather than assuming one towing figure applies to both. You can find more information in our towing weight guide.
Does my Mercedes EQE need a bumper cut?
The bumper-cut requirement depends on whether your Mercedes EQE is a Saloon or SUV, its rear bumper specification and the exact towbar selected. Different body styles and towbar designs can have different installation requirements, while AMG Line styling and other rear trim variations may also affect the fitting procedure. Some applications may require a carefully positioned modification to the underside of the rear bumper, lower trim or undertray, while others may have different requirements. Where a cut is required, it is carried out carefully in accordance with the towbar manufacturer's fitting instructions. Towbar Express will confirm the exact bumper requirements for your EQE before installation.
Will the bumper cut be visible on my Mercedes EQE?
This depends on the exact Mercedes EQE towbar application. Where a non-visible bumper or undertray cut is specified, the modification is positioned underneath the rear bumper so that it cannot normally be seen when standing behind the vehicle. This can be particularly beneficial when combined with a detachable swan neck towbar, as the towball neck can also be removed when it isn't required. Towbar Express will confirm whether a cut or modification is required and whether it will be visible before fitting your towbar.
What electrics do you fit to a Mercedes EQE?
We fit 13-pin towing electrics to the Mercedes EQE using the appropriate vehicle-specific wiring where a suitable dedicated kit is available. The electrical kit is selected for the exact EQE Saloon or EQE SUV, model year and vehicle specification and is designed to integrate correctly with the Mercedes electrical system while providing the required connections for trailer road lighting, caravan functions where applicable and towbar-mounted cycle carriers. Depending on the exact electrical application, vehicle configuration may also be required so that supported towing, lighting, parking and driver-assistance functions operate correctly.
Will a towbar affect my Mercedes EQE parking sensors?
If your Mercedes EQE is equipped with PARKTRONIC or rear parking sensors, a permanently fitted towball can sometimes be detected by the sensors depending on its position and the exact towbar design. A fixed swan neck has a slimmer profile than many flange installations, while a suitable detachable swan neck towbar can be removed when it isn't required, leaving the rear of the vehicle clear during everyday driving. Using the correct vehicle-specific towing electrics and completing any required vehicle configuration is also important so that supported parking and driver-assistance functions respond correctly when a trailer or cycle carrier is connected.
Is the Mercedes EQE towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Where the exact Mercedes EQE is approved for conventional caravan or trailer towing, a suitable swan neck towbar can be compatible with AL-KO and Winterhoff stabiliser hitches provided the required clearances are met. If a fixed flange towbar is fitted, the correct AL-KO compatible towball must be used. However, a towbar application intended or approved only for carrying a towbar-mounted cycle carrier must not be treated as approval for towing a caravan or trailer. The exact EQE's towing approval and permitted loads should therefore be confirmed before using an AL-KO stabiliser-equipped trailer.
Can you fit a towbar to my Mercedes EQE at home?
Yes. Where a suitable approved towbar and dedicated electrical kit are available for your particular vehicle, Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Mercedes EQE towbar at your home or workplace. Appointments are available in two slots: 8am–12pm or 12pm–6pm. We will confirm whether your vehicle is an EQE Saloon or EQE SUV, along with its model year, powertrain, intended use, towing approval, rear bumper specification, approved towbar application and correct dedicated 13-pin electrical kit before the appointment.
