Thule rack for GLC
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Thule rack for GLC
https://www.thule.com/en/gb/roof-rack?q=277Kv7rrt
Thule WingBar 961, Thule Rapid System 753, Kit 4068
Can the panoramic roof be fully open with this thule rack installed?
Thule WingBar 961, Thule Rapid System 753, Kit 4068
Can the panoramic roof be fully open with this thule rack installed?
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2017 GLC 300 W4 +Driver Assist(P03)/panoramic roof/Burmeister
Checking out Rhino Rack
I'm looking into Rhino Rack instead because I want to have the option to have wider bars. I asked the same question about the roof. Their site doesn't list the GLC300 either so I want to confirm. They look like the same footing
https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Rack-Vo...no+rack+vortex
I did it for the GLE since GLC not listed:
http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/fit-m...rails-16-to-16
looks like slightly higher
https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Rack-Vo...no+rack+vortex
I did it for the GLE since GLC not listed:
http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/fit-m...rails-16-to-16
looks like slightly higher
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customer service of Thule told me that their engineer doesn't test the roof.....
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.
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I doubt that the GLE has different rail type from GLC.
Hope you can share your solution after you get the right rack
Hope you can share your solution after you get the right rack
I'm looking into Rhino Rack instead because I want to have the option to have wider bars. I asked the same question about the roof. Their site doesn't list the GLC300 either so I want to confirm. They look like the same footing
https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Rack-Vo...no+rack+vortex
I did it for the GLE since GLC not listed:
http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/fit-m...rails-16-to-16
looks like slightly higher
https://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Rack-Vo...no+rack+vortex
I did it for the GLE since GLC not listed:
http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/fit-m...rails-16-to-16
looks like slightly higher
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[QUOTE=whwhzzz;6836387]customer service of Thule told me that their engineer doesn't test the roof.....
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
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Very interesting. Going to check it out.
Just went to their site (USA) and it is not available for the GLC. Hmmm, maybe it can be shipped from Australia to USA....
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
Just went to their site (USA) and it is not available for the GLC. Hmmm, maybe it can be shipped from Australia to USA....
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
customer service of Thule told me that their engineer doesn't test the roof.....
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
Last edited by cyber3d; Jun 20, 2016 at 09:02 PM.
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Thank you!
It's quite useful for GLC owner!
And I found the Thule sold much cheaper in other countries than US
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
It's quite useful for GLC owner!
And I found the Thule sold much cheaper in other countries than US
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
customer service of Thule told me that their engineer doesn't test the roof.....
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
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May I ask which solution do you choose?
WingBar or wing bar edge? I do not quite know the differences
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
WingBar or wing bar edge? I do not quite know the differences
[QUOTE=Rotelman;6837755]
customer service of Thule told me that their engineer doesn't test the roof.....
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
But I guess the rack recommended is not customized by GLC so the pano roof can't open.[/
This was my reply below from our Australian Thule web page.
Thanks for the email.
It will not interfere with the sunroof.
But take care if the load or accessories are below the bars though.
Options are below for you.
Cheers.
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Fitted roof bars today
https://www.thule.com/en/gb/roof-rack?q=277Kv7rrt
Thule WingBar 961, Thule Rapid System 753, Kit 4068
Can the panoramic roof be fully open with this thule rack installed?
Thule WingBar 961, Thule Rapid System 753, Kit 4068
Can the panoramic roof be fully open with this thule rack installed?
Foot pack RT753
Bar pack GL9612
Fit kit 4068
Last edited by Rotelman; Jun 26, 2016 at 09:48 PM.
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Thanks Rotelman.
What price did you end up paying ? From specialist or someone like Repco.
They look great.
Thanks
What price did you end up paying ? From specialist or someone like Repco.
They look great.
Thanks
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i didn't have time to shop around as I needed to mount a roof pod for Holiday Wednesday. These guys were the only ones that had them in stock. all the other places i rang were order in jobs.
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Just found Rola make a roof rack for GLC.
About $70 cheaper in Oz than Thule version.
In black and silver. Evolution sports Bar, 5 year warranty.
Kit numbers are , VFR001 ext rail bar end support, VFR002 rail fit, cross bars VXB (black) or VXS ( silver). Length of cross bar is 1200mm.
Carry weight is 75kg I think. Rola said sun roof should function fully in all modes..
Just missed 20% off sale at Autobarn last weekend. Price would have dropped to Au $298.00
About $70 cheaper in Oz than Thule version.
In black and silver. Evolution sports Bar, 5 year warranty.
Kit numbers are , VFR001 ext rail bar end support, VFR002 rail fit, cross bars VXB (black) or VXS ( silver). Length of cross bar is 1200mm.
Carry weight is 75kg I think. Rola said sun roof should function fully in all modes..
Just missed 20% off sale at Autobarn last weekend. Price would have dropped to Au $298.00
