Mercedes: trailer hitch, j c whitney, trailer campers

Question
me and my girlfriend have a mercedes 300 d we need to know if we can get a
trailer hitch put on it. we have priced it at uhaul and they want me to pay 550
dollars. so i was wondering if the car can get one on there and if so do you
know where i can purchase one?

Answer
Tiffany,
Yes, you can probably locate a frame mount hitch for the vehicle. Questions is Should You?
It depends on what size and weight vehicle, terrain, and distance you plan to tow.
The U-haul price is probably to cover liability insurance premiums.
Hitches may be available through J.C. Whitney, Auto Zone, NAPA Stores or some other after market store.
The install will probably require some custom brackets or drilling of the frame to accept the mounting points.
Under NO circumstance should any type of bumper mount hitch be installed on this vehicle, as you run the risk of perminently damaging the rear bumper and its mounts

Is your vehicle manual shift or automatic. What miles on the vehicle. If automatic, has the transmission fluid and filter been changed  religiously.
Tongue weight will determine if your suspension will accept the load.
In general, I would not recommend towing anything with this car larger than a utility trailer with lawn mower, or small aluminum fishing boat.

Towing heavy trailer, campers, or car hauler, should be left to trucks or really heavy duty autos with electric break controllers and trailers with electric brakes.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Rob