Factory Roof Rack installed!
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R350
Factory Roof Rack installed!
My dealer was willing to give me discount here in the Bay Area for the R-Class roof rack. I ended up getting it at $275 plus tax, total about $300. IMO, it's much better choice than the Thule set up since the installation is easier and the keys are included on the factory rack (4 keys total).
The rack seems very solid built, installation takes about less than 5 minutes.
The rack seems very solid built, installation takes about less than 5 minutes.
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From: Western Canada
S320 GL350
Roof Rack - Bike Rack application
Here is a pic from our local dealer with bike racks mounted. I too occasionally feel the need for more cargo space - esp. with 4 or 5 passengers.
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From: SF
07 E63 06 CLK55 Cab 03 P-car C4S
melvinh - which dealer did you get it from, and can i just buy any box from any mountain or REI to put on? i have a trip next week and need to be prepared asap. Thx all.
Patrick
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From: Texas
2011 S65
My garage has 7' of clearance and only Thule rack can take the Thule Atlantis 1800 box into the garage. Downside is that it's more tedious to install, therefore I have it always on along with Thule wind deflector. By leaving it on I am probably sacrificing 2 mpg or so on the highway.
I have a set of OEM rack for sale. Willing to ship within US. Just PM me.
I have a set of OEM rack for sale. Willing to ship within US. Just PM me.
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R350
I am not sure if other box fits or not since the adaptor can be different. You can probably try to ask for discount on OEM box also.
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From: SF
07 E63 06 CLK55 Cab 03 P-car C4S
i ended up calling local MB dealer parts dept and they offered me a demo large box/rack for a special price. they helped me install it and i'm ready to go. the outside's a bit scraped up, but i figured it'd be that way after one trip from me anyways...so why pay full retail.
two questions:
1) does the inside have any straps/padding/holders? other than the optional ski divided insider, i'm wondering if that's normal.
2) the outside "lock" covers for the 4 pieces that fit on the roof - it seems like it would scratch the roof. are you guys using extra padding/rubber mount?
Thx.
Patrick
two questions:
1) does the inside have any straps/padding/holders? other than the optional ski divided insider, i'm wondering if that's normal.
2) the outside "lock" covers for the 4 pieces that fit on the roof - it seems like it would scratch the roof. are you guys using extra padding/rubber mount?
Thx.
Patrick
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From: Vancouver, BC
AMG C36, 2010 R350 BlueTEC 4-Matic
FYI:
the factory rack is made by Thule. So there are many Thule accessories that fit it. Interestingly enough, I believe thatt he factory rac. Often prices out to be cheaper than the Thule that mounts onto the cars's mounts.
the factory rack is made by Thule. So there are many Thule accessories that fit it. Interestingly enough, I believe thatt he factory rac. Often prices out to be cheaper than the Thule that mounts onto the cars's mounts.
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From: Aiken, SC
2007 S600
My garage has 7' of clearance and only Thule rack can take the Thule Atlantis 1800 box into the garage. Downside is that it's more tedious to install, therefore I have it always on along with Thule wind deflector. By leaving it on I am probably sacrificing 2 mpg or so on the highway.
I have a set of OEM rack for sale. Willing to ship within US. Just PM me.
I have a set of OEM rack for sale. Willing to ship within US. Just PM me.
PMd you twice? I will buy your OEM racks if price is right.
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'10 E63 Obsidiant Black; '06 R350 Alabaster White; 05 C55 Obsidiant Black (sold)
Hi people, I have one question regarding the OEM racks.
Will any Thule cargo boxes fit onto the OEM racks, or do they require some adapters to combine the two?
Thanks.
Will any Thule cargo boxes fit onto the OEM racks, or do they require some adapters to combine the two?
Thanks.
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From: Mt. Sinai, NY
2013 E350 wagon cuprite brown; sold:2014 ML63; R500 Saks Edition; R500; more W124s than I can count
all of the thule boxes fit the OEM rack. just did a 500 mile trip w/ a thule atlantis 2100 on the OEM rack. minor increase in wind noise. good size hit on MPG if you are driving over around 60-65...
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'10 E63 Obsidiant Black; '06 R350 Alabaster White; 05 C55 Obsidiant Black (sold)
thanks for the info, I'm actually thinking about the atlantis 2100 as well. Do you have any pictures of it mounted?
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From: Mt. Sinai, NY
2013 E350 wagon cuprite brown; sold:2014 ML63; R500 Saks Edition; R500; more W124s than I can count
sorry but i just took it off; if you were closer, i would demo it for you in person. i also have a packasport and both fit great.
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From: california
X166, 997
course you could just do this also...
this is how my OEM stuff looks on our kid hauler.
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...er-option.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/r-class-w...er-option.html
Last edited by davidbho; Aug 3, 2010 at 07:04 PM.
