Mercedes Benz Sprinter Towbars

All you need to know about towbars for Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Mercedes Benz first introduced the Sprinter into their range in 2006. The Mercedes Benz Sprinter is available as a Chassis cab, or Van. So you know you are installing the right towbar on your Mercedes Benz Sprinter, we have looked at towing capacity, electrical kits, bumper cuts and more for each variation of Mercedes Benz Sprinter below.

Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Towbars

The Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab was first released in 2006. To determine which variant of Mercedes Benz Sprinter you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Nose Weight

Chassis cab models made between 2006 and 2014 have a minimum nose weight of 120 kg and a maximum nose weight of 240 kg, between 2015 and 2018 have a minimum nose weight of 150 kg and a maximum nose weight of 240 kg, vehicles made after 2018 have a minimum nose weight of 150 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Chassis cab to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Chassis cab, like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Chassis cab and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Chassis cab requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Chassis cab can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Mercedes Benz dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Bumper Cuts

Chassis cab models made between 2006 and 2014 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, between 2015 and 2018 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted, vehicles made after 2018 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Chassis cab Towing Capacity

Chassis cab models made between 2006 and 2014 have a towing capacity of 2800 kg to 3500 kg, between 2015 and 2018 have a towing capacity of 3500 kg to 3500 kg, vehicles made after 2018 have a towing capacity of 3500 kg to 3500 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Chassis cab is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Chassis cab may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Towbars

The Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) was first released in 2015. To determine which variant of Mercedes Benz Sprinter you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Nose Weight

Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) models made between 2015 and 2018 have a minimum nose weight of 120 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis)

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis), like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Mercedes Benz dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Bumper Cuts

Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) models made between 2015 and 2018 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) Towing Capacity

Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) models made between 2015 and 2018 have a towing capacity of 2800 kg to 3500 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Van(Single wheel and twin without step 853mm internal chassis) may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Towbars

The Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD was first released in 2018. To determine which variant of Mercedes Benz Sprinter you have, check your vehicle logbook. This will ensure you purchase the correct towbar.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Nose Weight

Van(No step (Not FWD models made vehicles made after 2018 have a minimum nose weight of 120 kg and a maximum nose weight of 150 kg.

What does nose weight mean?

Nose weight is the force on the towball when a caravan or trailer is attached. Every towbar for every vehicle will have a specific nose weight for that vehicle which can differ between the age of the vehicle and the variation of the model. It is crucial that you don’t exceed the nose weight set on the towbar as this is dangerous and can decrease stability when towing.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Electric Kits

Electrical kits connect the electrics in your Van(No step (Not FWD to the electrics on your trailer, bike rack or caravan so your lights are still visible.

Electric kits for Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD

We would always recommend having a dedicated electrics kit installed, where possible. This syncs with modern computer functions of your Van(No step (Not FWD, like ABS and trailer stability, rather than just basic lighting.

Why is a dedicated kit important? Well, not only does it work with the specific features of your vehicle, but it also protects the warranty of your Van(No step (Not FWD and works with any enhanced safety features you may have.

Of course, you can choose between a dedicated kit or a universal kit, and we do offer both, but a universal electrical kit can affect your manufacturer warranty and you might also need to install a bypass relay.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Software Update

We will alert you as to whether your Van(No step (Not FWD requires a software update when you choose your towbar electrics kit.

Does my vehicle need a software update?

Sometimes your vehicle may need a software update to accommodate your new dedicated electrical kit. This is so all of the latest computer features in your Van(No step (Not FWD can accurately co-ordinate with your towbar electrics.

Software updates can take place at your local Mercedes Benz dealership when your vehicle is in for service. Or, this can sometimes be updated at your local garage when you arrange towbar fitting through WebFit.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Bumper Cuts

Van(No step (Not FWD models made vehicles made after 2018 will not require a non-visible bumper cut in order to be fitted.

Does my vehicle need a bumper cut?

Some towbar styles might require a bumper cut in order to be fitted to your vehicle. But, this is improving and newer vehicles are less likely to require a bumper cut due to better towbar designs.

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Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van(No step (Not FWD Towing Capacity

Van(No step (Not FWD models made vehicles made after 2018 have a towing capacity of 2800 kg to 3500 kg.

Be sure to check the EXACT towing capacity of your vehicle before towing on your VIN plate.

What is towing capacity?

Towing capacity is the weight that your Van(No step (Not FWD is capable of towing safely, but it can vary even across the same model of car. It is important to note that the capacity of the towbar and the towing capacity of the Van(No step (Not FWD may differ, so you should always go by the specific towing weight of your vehicle, indicated above.

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