Roof Box Experience
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From: Virginia
2014 ML350
Roof Box Experience
I'm wondering if anyone has purchased an MB brand roof box and if so how much cabin noise one makes at highway speed?
I purchased the basic carrier rack the other day and had hoped my Yakima ski racks would fit, but, alas, they did not, so now I'm on the hunt for a ski rack/carrier. Since I have a long trip planned for the summer I was thinking of just getting a roof box for both uses. But if it's a huge noise factor I'll go with the less expensive ski racks and possibly a different cargo plan for the summer.
Also, if anyone has experience with taking the ski rack or roof box on and off the racks that would be helpful to hear. I would need to do this regularly to get the ML in the garage...
Thanks!
I purchased the basic carrier rack the other day and had hoped my Yakima ski racks would fit, but, alas, they did not, so now I'm on the hunt for a ski rack/carrier. Since I have a long trip planned for the summer I was thinking of just getting a roof box for both uses. But if it's a huge noise factor I'll go with the less expensive ski racks and possibly a different cargo plan for the summer.
Also, if anyone has experience with taking the ski rack or roof box on and off the racks that would be helpful to hear. I would need to do this regularly to get the ML in the garage...
Thanks!
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18 E63s Wagon 15 GL63 (sold), 10 Turbo TT MT, A36 Bonanza, 20 JLU Rubicon
I had a loaner 14 ML with pano roof that I just had my Thule box on using whispbar s55 racks.
The box definitely adds noise...but not terribly. I'm sure having skis and other rack stuff would be as noisy if not more.
The box definitely adds noise...but not terribly. I'm sure having skis and other rack stuff would be as noisy if not more.
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 947
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From: NYC
18 E63s Wagon 15 GL63 (sold), 10 Turbo TT MT, A36 Bonanza, 20 JLU Rubicon
I just switched to the whispbars55 and like them much better.. But the will stay on all the time.
