manitou202

I'm planning on using our Thule roof rack for skis. We have a Thule Vector Alpine roof box. I'll post some pictures once installed.

For bikes, I have mounts for the roof rack as well, but obviously it's hard to load heavy mountain bikes on the roof. I believe there is a factory trailer hitch available for the 2-row EQS. You should be able to get it added at the dealership. I'm also assuming some third party companies will release aftermarket trailer hitches shortly if they aren't already available.

manitou202

Pictures of the Thule rack. Easy enough to install. Took about 30 minutes. They attach to the factory mounts that are concealed under little plastic covers. Looks nice.

Dino_M350

Here is my recent Thule addition to my EQS 580. Love it so far.

RDSChicago

Looks great but I need a bike rack for my 450 and no one seems to have one!

eqs5804matic

do you see any reduction in your range when having the roof rack on? how about a noise increase in the cabin? do you hear more noise?

eqs5804matic

do you see any reduction in your range when having the roof rack on? how about a noise increase in the cabin? do you hear more noise?

manitou202

I have noticed a slight noise at highway speeds with just the crossbars, but tolerable. Playing music or radio at a low volume masked the noise. No obvious reduction in range, but I haven't taken a long road trip yet. Based on my experience with our Audi E-tron EV, it was about 5-10% loss with crossbars and a low profile roof box. If you put bikes or something taller on the rack, you can see a 15-25% reduction in range.

We have a Thule Vector Alpine for our skis. I'll be using it this winter and get more data on the range impact.

k23435

I know it is in Swedish, but with Google Translate you get the grip of it. In short, on Hyundai Ioniq 5 (equalent to perhaps EQC) at 110 km/h (68 mph), the electricity consumption was

• 22.9 kWh / 100 km without anything on the roof
• 24.0 kWh / 100 km with roof rails (takbagar)
• 28.1 kWh / 100 km with roof box (takbox)

Thus, 23% increase with roof box.

Interestingly, they also tested the roof box the other way around, i.e. the fat part facing forwards, which had lower consumption than normal installation. This makes sense, as the tear drop shape is also found on airplane wings etc.

EqsAF

Am i crazy for wanting to put a roof top tent on my EQS for weekend camping trips?

manitou202

We have a roof top tent and have talked about it. My only concern is Thule says 160lbs maximum for their rack. Our tent weighs 125lbs, but add in two adults and a kid, and we are easily at 500lbs. I'm not sure if their rating is simply for the max load while driving, versus a higher load while parked. Someone would need to check with Mercedes or Thule to verify.

songgao

I’ve been trying to get a hitch from dealers for more than a year but they never listed it. I fear it might end up being factory only.

songgao

Could you please confirm whether the sunroof can still open? I’m a bit worried if I accidentally swipe open it the glass would be damaged.

guess2098

Thule has it now. I just ordered last week. some parts share-able for sedan and suv. I will post more pictures when I have bikes on my 580 suv.

LAZARU5

Is the Sun roof disabled when the cross bars are installed? Or do you just have to remember not to open it?

guess2098

I wish there is a way to disable the sunroof. if anyone know, please share it, thank you in advance.
for now I just need to remember not to open it. the best way is close the blind at least half way, in case accidentally touch or swing my hand, still have time to stop it from open the sunroof