Roof Rack Recommendation to Clear Sun Roof on 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Updated 02/29/2024 | Published 05/04/2022

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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 47" Long - Qty 2

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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6020

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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

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Question:

Good morning. My wife just purchased a 2022 Mercedes GLC 300 with the roof rack. The problem, which I am sure you know, is that the sun roof will not open with the racks. I have read that Thule makes one that will fit but the most recent articles I have read are for the 2021 models. Do you have a rack that will still permit the sun roof to open without having to take the rack off. Thank you

asked by: David K

Helpful Expert Reply:

The roof rack I recommend using for your 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is the Thule WingBar Evo system which uses the following parts:

47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711220
Evo Flush Rail Feet - # TH710601
Fit Kit - # TH186020
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400

We actually had the opportunity to install this same system on a 2019 MB GLC which I'm attaching for you to check out. If you jump to the 3:00 minute mark you can see where we open up the top window panel and it clears the roof rack just fine. We haven't had the opportunity to install this on a newer GLC 300 but hopefully this helps out!

expert reply by: Jon G

Kristy S.

2/29/2024

Thanks for this information. Does the same Thule WingBar Evo fit over the sunroof of the 2023 MB GLC 300 AMG?

Jon G.

2/29/2024

@KristyS You'll need the next size up for the crossbars as well as a different fit kit for the 2023 model. Here is a list of the parts you need for your vehicle: 47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711320 Evo Flush Rail Feet - # TH710601 Fit Kit - # TH78HE Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)