Roof Rack and Cargo Box Recommendation for 2016 Mercedes GL 450
Question:
Thank you for the responses earlier. Three follow up questions to that: 1. You recommended the 22cu THULE box, is that not too long for the MB GL450 roof since that seems to be over 8ft long meaning it will be covering the sunroof and not sure might even be hindering the trunk from opening fully? 2. Youve recommended # RRVA126B-2 as a viable cross bar for the MB GL450 Raised Rails. Can you confirm if this will fit since it doesnt call out being specifically for Raised Rails? The other recommended cross bar # RRSX100 definitely specifically mentions compatible with Raised rails. 3. Youve recommended only THULE products. I see GoPlus boxes as pretty nice in pictures and reviews and half priced. Do you have any comments on those?
asked by: Kashif
Expert Reply:
You are on the right track. You will need a set of crossbars mounted to the raised side rails of your 2016 Mercedes Benz GL 450 to carry a cargo box. For that the Rhino Rack roof rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2 and # RRSX100 is what I recommend. This rack gives you crossbars that are aero shaped to minimize wind noise and is very easy to install so I recommend it highly. I attached an install video for the rack on a similar SUV for you to check out too.
With this rack installed you'd be able to mount a cargo box like the Thule Motion XT part # TH6299B which has 22 cubic feet of cargo space. This is one of the nicest boxes available. It can open on either side, is easy to install and has an aerodynamic shape. I also a link to a page that has all of the cargo boxes we carry too.
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Long Length
- High Profile
- Extra Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Kashif
2/18/2019
Thank you for the responses earlier. Three follow up questions to that: 1. You recommended the 22cu THULE box, is that not too long for the MB GL450 roof since that seems to be over 8ft long meaning it will be covering the sunroof and not sure might even be hindering the trunk from opening fully? 2. Youve recommended # RRVA126B-2 as a viable cross bar for the MB GL450 Raised Rails. Can you confirm if this will fit since it doesnt call out being specifically for Raised Rails? The other recommended cross bar # RRSX100 definitely specifically mentions compatible with Raised rails. 3. Youve recommended only THULE products. I see GoPlus boxes as pretty nice in pictures and reviews and half priced. Do you have any comments on those?