SLK/R171: Trunk Space - Suitcase
09-14-2004, 10:40 AM
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Trunk Space - Suitcase
For those of you wondering about what suitcase 
DOES fit, I have spent the last couple of days with a few trips to my dealer in preparation for my European delivery 10/1/04...needless to say, I need to know what luggage to take for two weeks of driving around Germany and France. Here is the results:
> My Samsonite roll-aboard was about an inch and a half too long to fit pointed to the front and the trunk is not wide enough for two across if it is put left to right.
> I found an American Tourister roll-aboard that just barely fits in, so that two can be used side by side, leaving a little room for smaller things and some room on top under the roof slider. This suitcase is only $39.42 at our most common discount store (online or in the store) and comes in blue or red.
Here is the description from the web site:
"The model is a American Tourister Meridian IV Expandable 21-inch Upright Carry-On
American Touister travel gear is performance tested at fully loaded capacity, using stringent quality control standards. The Meridian IV upright carry-on bag has gone through rigorous tests of strength, durability and dependability. A plus for frequent travelers and vacationers: This bag expands up to 22 percent for greater capacity. 21-inch, blue color.
Made of durable 1200-denier polyester fabric in blue
Dimensions: 14"L x 7"W x 21"H
Expands up to 22 percent for added capacity
Push-button locking handle
Bottom-lift handle
In-line skate wheels
Sturdy steel frame with corner proctection
2 large front pockets, 1 interior mesh pocket
Removable add-a-bag strap
Interior cross-straps
*** I might add that to fit it I placed it with the wheels up and toward the front...just slid in snug fit.
DOES fit, I have spent the last couple of days with a few trips to my dealer in preparation for my European delivery 10/1/04...needless to say, I need to know what luggage to take for two weeks of driving around Germany and France. Here is the results:> My Samsonite roll-aboard was about an inch and a half too long to fit pointed to the front and the trunk is not wide enough for two across if it is put left to right.
> I found an American Tourister roll-aboard that just barely fits in, so that two can be used side by side, leaving a little room for smaller things and some room on top under the roof slider. This suitcase is only $39.42 at our most common discount store (online or in the store) and comes in blue or red.
Here is the description from the web site:
"The model is a American Tourister Meridian IV Expandable 21-inch Upright Carry-On
American Touister travel gear is performance tested at fully loaded capacity, using stringent quality control standards. The Meridian IV upright carry-on bag has gone through rigorous tests of strength, durability and dependability. A plus for frequent travelers and vacationers: This bag expands up to 22 percent for greater capacity. 21-inch, blue color.
Made of durable 1200-denier polyester fabric in blue
Dimensions: 14"L x 7"W x 21"H
Expands up to 22 percent for added capacity
Push-button locking handle
Bottom-lift handle
In-line skate wheels
Sturdy steel frame with corner proctection
2 large front pockets, 1 interior mesh pocket
Removable add-a-bag strap
Interior cross-straps
*** I might add that to fit it I placed it with the wheels up and toward the front...just slid in snug fit.
09-14-2004, 09:18 PM
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Well it's good to know what size of suitcase will fit for the New SLK. How about What size of golf bag it will fit? I am still trying to find out. It seems that no one here knows wheather it will fit a golf bag or not!
09-15-2004, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cchris
Well it's good to know what size of suitcase will fit for the New SLK. How about What size of golf bag it will fit? I am still trying to find out. It seems that no one here knows wheather it will fit a golf bag or not!
You may want to take your clubs down to the dealer...
09-15-2004, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Dema
Do you know why MB doesn't supply European map DVD with SLK?
09-16-2004, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dema
Right, but an article in the last MB magazine states that SLK excluded. Strange.
I leave September 29th to pick up mine October 1st (I arranged it at the beginning of June).
