Mercedes CLK Convertible luggage rack

Revo-Rack Black £329.95 / $379 / 399€

Revo-Rack PA £389.95 / $449 / 419€

Enjoyed by customers since 2016 and certified to carry 20kg ( On Saab fits CLK )

Revo-Rack is a unique design of Mercedes CLK Convertible that eliminates the risk of paint damage, caused by steel clamps or straps on the boot lid edges.

Revo-Rack attaches to your CLK using vacuum cup technology, these are not suction cups. Suction is what creates vacuum. Vacuum is the total absence of air whereas suction is the process done to achieve a vacuum. The grey buttons on the side of the cups pump out the air creating a huge, securing force.

We have been manufacturing the Revo-Rack since late 2015 and offer two finishes powder coated black or hand polished and anodised. Both racks are made from the same T5 aluminium and magnesium 25mm/1” tube.

Revo-Rack attaches with soft rubber vacuum cups, no metal clamps that damage paintwork. The grey buttons pump the air out

Revo-Rack has been independently safety tested by TUV Italy. Along with braking and speed tests to a loaded rack they applied a 645N force. A lifting force of around 65kg for 10 minutes to a Revo-Rack with a 20kg load on it the rack stayed secure and did not bend or deform.

It's certified to ISO 11154 the international standard for car roof bars and is the only luggage rack in the world certified to this level. We have sold over 10,000 since 2016 and never had a failure.

As the boot/trunk is shallow one/two vacuum cup/s have to sit on the hood cover thus it is not possible to operate the roof with the rack attached, open the boot/trunk but its a 2 minute job to remove lower/raise and re-attach the Revo-Rack. Please read what customers think of Revo-Rack

Why a Revo-Rack Mercedes CLK Convertible Luggage Rack ?

• No clamps
• No bolts
• No drilling
• No paint damage
• In manufacture since 2016 tried tested and enjoyed by thousands globally
• Mercedes CLK Cabriolet's have a panel gaps thats very thin for a traditional clamp 3-4mm, with significant risk of paint chips if you fit a conventional rack.
• Revo Racks load carrying capacity has been rated at 20kg / 45Ibs
• Not immediately obvious how to release the rack from the boot/trunk lid - Impossible to pull off, therefore theft is difficult.
• If you do stop for a prolonged period and are concerned about your luggage we suggest you remove the rack and luggage and place it inside your car, a 30 second task.
• Supplied with two luggage straps and cotton storage bag

The Rack Frame :

This Mercedes CLK convertible luggage rack is manufactured from 25mm/ 1" 6063-T5 tubing this is an aluminium and magnesium alloy ( it will never rust )  As a result the rack frame weighs only 1.672kg / 3.6lb perfect for todays aluminium and composite boot/trunk lids. The cross bars are machine welded in place to ensure consistency, the rack is powder coated black or hand polished and anodised. The rack frame measures 900x420mm  /  36"x17"

The Supports :

The rack is secured to your CLK's convertibles boot/trunk lid using three 120mm vacuum cups,  rated by the manufacturer as capable of holding an 18kg/40lb load each.

Vacuum cups employ the force of atmospheric pressure to grip a surface: When a vacuum exists between the cup and the surface on which it is attached, the weight of Earth's atmosphere holds the cup in place with incredible force. Unlike suction cups that produce a vacuum as they pull away from the surface, Revo-Racks vacuum cups use a hand-actuated pump to efficiently remove air from between the rubber pad and the attaching surface thus creating a much more reliable hold. Because the full face of the pad is brought into contact with the surface, distortion is reduced, allowing the cup to be used with very little risk of damage.

The Revo-Racks vacuum cup's pump feature a plunger with a red line, which serves as a vacuum indicator. Introduced in the1960's, this safety device is still recognised as one of the most reliable warning systems available. A few strokes of the plunger evacuate the vacuum pad, causing it to seal securely to the attaching surface. When the cup is attached completely, the plunger stops moving and the red line is hidden within the pump. A visible red line indicates if air has leaked back into the pad, making vacuum insufficient to use the cup. However, if the red line becomes visible while the cup is in use, a check valve allows the user to re pump the cup without losing the remaining vacuum.

Lifting on the release tab near the edge of the pad allows air to refill the evacuated space, so that the vacuum cup detaches completely. The racks sits 7.5cm / 3" off the boot/trunk lid

Soft rubber cannot mark scratch or chip paint

Vacuum cup pumped and secured to paintwork