Looking to maintain a sleek and clean look for your Open Trail but still want the benefits of a winch, recovery points, and lights? Van Compass has the perfect solution.
When Mercedes Sprinters got an update in 2023 with the introduction of the AWD 4cyl powertrain, the ever popular front winch bumper had to make some changes for the better. Van Compass developed a low-pro winch mount that is specifically compatible with the newer models and class b/c vans on the chassis, like your Open Trail! Van Compass has embraced the changes and developed a new mount that keeps a 12,000lb winch still tucked behind the factory plastic bumper, and adds reinforcement, utility and safe recovery points to the front of your van.
the new changes to fitment allowed Van Compass to incorporate some new features like a bolt on bull bar for light mounting and added protection. A 2" receiver tube is now welded to the mount for the convenience of carrying a light-duty cargo rack, storing a rack while camping to access the rear, and ease of maneuvering a trailer. Full functionality of the MB safety systems is retained.
The winch bumper retains the side impact protection the factory bumper provides. It attaches to the (8) 8mm bolts on front of the chassis and (2) 12mm on the bottom. The bottom 12mm bolts are past the crumple zone of the chassis. This helps to strengthen the mounting of this winch mount to ensure the chassis will hold up to heavy pulls and the mount will not flex.
The winch mount includes 3/4" thick steel tow points. The winch mount parts go through a dual stage powder coating process with a zinc rich primer applied and baked on before the final matte black finish.
Hitch Receiver Static Load Capacity: 300 lbs