Mercedes Sprinter Towbars

Mercedes Sprinter Towing Specifics

The Mercedes Sprinter was first introduced in 1995 by the German manufacturer as a light commercial vehicle, with impressive towing capabilities. The range currently has a van and chassis cab model. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Mercedes Sprinter Van Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes Sprinter Van vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mercedes Sprinter Van vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mercedes warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mercedes Sprinter Van 1995-2006 models will not require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

All tow bars for the Mercedes Sprinter Van 2006-2018 and 2018 onwards models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes Sprinter Van models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes Sprinter Van models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes Sprinter Van models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mercedes Sprinter Van 1995-2006 models have a nose weight of up to 120kg.

All Mercedes Sprinter Van 2006-2018 models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 240kg.

All Mercedes Sprinter Van 2018 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 140kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mercedes Sprinter Van vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Mercedes Sprinter Van 1995-2006 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 2800kg.

For a Mercedes Sprinter Van 2006-2018 vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3500kg.

For a Mercedes Sprinter Van 2018 onwards vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 3500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mercedes Sprinter Van vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.

Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Mercedes warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for the Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab models will require a bypass relay if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar.

All Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab models will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab models will require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab models have towbars that require no bumper cuts.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab models have a nose weight of 120kg up to 240kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab vehicles, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 2800kg up to 3500kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Mercedes Sprinter Chassis Cab vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.