Roof racks?
08-28-2018, 12:04 AM
#1
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Roof racks?
Any suggestions as to what roof racks fit and are sturdy, low profile, and quiet for a CL55?
Found after buying the car that the rear seats don't fold down, so my surfboard won't fit in the car. (hey, I live in Southern California, I need to get into the water every now and then.)
Surfboards are light, I don't want to mar the paint with soft racks, what would work for this kind of thing? Am I correct in assuming that I can easily attach/remove them as needed?
Does MB use some standard fitting/size, or is it specific to each model (I've never had to use roof racks before, as you can hear).
Found after buying the car that the rear seats don't fold down, so my surfboard won't fit in the car. (hey, I live in Southern California, I need to get into the water every now and then.)
Surfboards are light, I don't want to mar the paint with soft racks, what would work for this kind of thing? Am I correct in assuming that I can easily attach/remove them as needed?
Does MB use some standard fitting/size, or is it specific to each model (I've never had to use roof racks before, as you can hear).
08-29-2018, 12:04 AM
#2
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Can’t imagine putting a roof rack on a CL 55. Sacrilege! Have you tried inside? If you fold the passenger seat down you have about 8 feet from the rear shelf to the passenger wheel well.
08-29-2018, 12:46 AM
#3
along these lines , because you can put the front and rear window down , you can put it on the rear shelf and recline the passengers seat , with the Tip sticking out of the front side window . I’ve carried 8 foot lumber this way
08-29-2018, 12:48 AM
#4
Roof rack w215
Any suggestions as to what roof racks fit and are sturdy, low profile, and quiet for a CL55?
Found after buying the car that the rear seats don't fold down, so my surfboard won't fit in the car. (hey, I live in Southern California, I need to get into the water every now and then.)
Surfboards are light, I don't want to mar the paint with soft racks, what would work for this kind of thing? Am I correct in assuming that I can easily attach/remove them as needed?
Does MB use some standard fitting/size, or is it specific to each model (I've never had to use roof racks before, as you can hear).
Found after buying the car that the rear seats don't fold down, so my surfboard won't fit in the car. (hey, I live in Southern California, I need to get into the water every now and then.)
Surfboards are light, I don't want to mar the paint with soft racks, what would work for this kind of thing? Am I correct in assuming that I can easily attach/remove them as needed?
Does MB use some standard fitting/size, or is it specific to each model (I've never had to use roof racks before, as you can hear).
mercedes offered a custom rack when the car was new
but it cost $1000 and is out of production and impossible
to find. Contact Thule, they made the custom mounts for Mercedes
or perhaps Yakima is another supplier
Last edited by tusabes; 08-29-2018 at 01:00 AM.
08-29-2018, 04:12 AM
#5
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Ah yes...my post from mercedesclub.org.uk
I have the options and extras brochure for the W215 from 2005...with prices in sterling...that's where the pic came from.
I have the options and extras brochure for the W215 from 2005...with prices in sterling...that's where the pic came from.
08-29-2018, 01:57 PM
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