Model X Roof Rack|Hitch Rack|Trailer|Toys

[ckessel]

I forgot about that. Sorry to have created any anxiety in the years of waiting for this vehicle ...

No anxiety here, sorry if I gave that impression. I'm genuinely curious though how aluminum and towing are related. Some technical limitation? Actually, towing items are usually attached to the bumpers and I think those are, uh, boron steel or some such in the Model S/X?

[JRP3]

Real tow hitches are usually attached to the frame. Aluminum might pose some issues but I'm sure they can be worked around, especially for a light load type hitch that would hold a rack. I've built tow hitches for a few vehicles that were never intended for towing, it's not that difficult.

[Norbert]

Well a tweet, even if from Elon, doesn't equal a commitment from Tesla. (And he did delete that tweet the same day.) I'm going to try to find out - I'd hate to rely on a deleted tweet in making this decision.

Apart from the tweet, Jim Motavalli said he asked Tesla about this, and the answer was Model X will have very good towing abilities. However that is not officially announced, so until it's on the website, I guess it's subject to change.

[bonnie1194]

Apart from the tweet, Jim Motavalli said he asked Tesla about this, and the answer was Model X will have very good towing abilities. However that is not officially announced, so until it's on the website, I guess it's subject to change.

Thanks, Norbert. That sounds more hopeful than a deleted tweet. I'll use that to rationalize getting the Go trailer now .

[mikevbf]

Thanks, Norbert. That sounds more hopeful than a deleted tweet. I'll use that to rationalize getting the Go trailer now .

Tell us how it goes. Send some pics of the Go trailer with all your toys. I can see this item becoming very popular with model x owners. I wonder if we could get a group discount? You will probably be the first person on the planet to pull one behind a model x.

[bonnie1194]

Tell us how it goes. Send some pics of the Go trailer with all your toys. I can see this item becoming very popular with model x owners. I wonder if we could get a group discount? You will probably be the first person on the planet to pull one behind a model x.

I did talk to them about a discount (local friend is also buying) and they offered to knock $400 off on each.

[fraccy]

For most purpose i.e. skis and bikes a hitch attached rack that swung out of the way would work. For Kayaks you are left with either using a different vehicle or a much cooler albeit expensive option:

SylvanSport | the GO | Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer

This put me in mind of my other most treasured possession besides my Roadster, my Feathercraft kayaks. Don't even need the trailer for them just some decent boot space...

[mikevbf]

I did talk to them about a discount (local friend is also buying) and they offered to knock $400 off on each.

Nice. If they knocked the SylvanSport GO Adventure Accessory Package down to 7k even for each, I might be tempted

[shaneaj]

I live in Lake Tahoe, and like the Model X concept (enough that I have one reserved), BUT I do have a serious concern/question. The falcon doors, while they may have a 'wow' factor for some and maybe do offer improved access to the interior, strike me as wholly impractical when it comes to making this a functional vehicle. How the heck am I supposed to carry skiis or bikes!? There doesn't appear to be any functional way to mount a rack system.

Would welcome the input of anyone from Tesla in particular... any solution forthcoming for this issue?

Thanks!
Shane

[Lloyd]

I live in Lake Tahoe, and like the Model X concept (enough that I have one reserved), BUT I do have a serious concern/question. The falcon doors, while they may have a 'wow' factor for some and maybe do offer improved access to the interior, strike me as wholly impractical when it comes to making this a functional vehicle. How the heck am I supposed to carry skiis or bikes!? There doesn't appear to be any functional way to mount a rack system.

Would welcome the input of anyone from Tesla in particular... any solution forthcoming for this issue?

Thanks!
Shane

Elon indicated that a "very cool" solution was forthcoming..... Stay tuned!