Mercedes-Benz R-Class Accessories & Modifications

15 messages, Last post on May 29, 2009 at 1:08 AM

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#14 of 15 Re: R Class roof rails [diecastaussie] by elrond May 28, 2009 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: diecastaussie (May 06, 2009 1:49 pm) Did you get a cargo box, too? I am wondering if a Yakima or Thule 21 cubic foot cargo box will attach correctly to the Mercedes roof bars. The largest box Mercedes has is 16 cu. ft. which is smaller than I want. Thanks, E
#15 of 15 Roof bars by diecastaussie May 29, 2009 (1:08 am)
Unfortunately, because I need to carry odd shaped items an enclosed cargo container such as the Thule didn't suit my purposes. Instead I purchased a heavy duty aluminum open rack bed with 6" sides called a "Rhino Rack" this is bolted directly to the Mercedes Benz roof bars using "U" bolts which are secured in recessed areas in the rack leaving the floor of the rack flat. Not pretty, but a practical solution - for me anyway. When I recently took the car in for service with the rack mounted on top the service people asked me what I carried as they were a little concerned about weight; they suggested that the maximum weight loaded onto the roof should not exceed 200lbs and that it should be evenly distributed over the 4 mounting points in the roof.