Roof Rack and Boat Carrier Recommendation for Mercedes Benz 2008 R320
Question:
there appears to be covered for the hardpoint for attaching a roofrack Do they just pop-off? Are the Thules better than Mercedes manufactured ones, and enable more accessories? The distance between the hard points seems close together. What If I want to hold a boat?
asked by: Steve H
Expert Reply:
The covers for the fixed points on your 2008 Mercedes Benz R320 will just pop off. If you are looking for the best roof rack possible for your vehicle that will be the quietest around and offer the least amount of gas mileage loss you would want the Thule Aeroblade system. This is a better rack that the MB rack and will cost considerably less.
The roof rack consists of the Thule AeroBlade Aluminum Crossbars, # TH711200, the Podium Foot Pack, # TH460R, and the Fit Kit, # THKIT3038.
For carrying a boat on your roof the best solution for this would be the Thule Hullavator part # TH898. This is an assisted boat carrier that will make loading and securing your boat to the roof of your vehicle as easy as possible. Check out the review video I attached for this product. I confirmed with Thule that this carrier would work on the roof rack I recommended for your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 47" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 47 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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