Model X Roof Rack|Hitch Rack|Trailer|Toys

[shaneaj]

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

I look forward to seeing the solution... though am more interested in practical than "cool" on this particular point!

[mikevbf]

I look forward to seeing the solution... though am more interested in practical than "cool" on this particular point!

+1 shaneaj. I love Tesla for being so bold and intelligent. The rub for me with the company is this impractical almost poser like attitude that creates things like falcon wing doors. They could't reinvent the very practical sliding door with a better sliding door because then people might compare it to a minivan which isn't cool. The falcon wing door creates so many functional challenges. I pray that the same intelligence and boldness I admire about this company is up to the task when it comes production time.

Lloyd is right that there is a claim out there by people within Tesla for ski rack. I am not sure that same solution will apply to things like bikes and kayaks. If the the model x comes with a hitch which through extensive discussions and fact gathering appears it will have unlike the model s, then there are some good after market solutions. One is a hitch mounted ski and bike rack that swings out of the way for access. The other is the sylvansport trailer I have mentioned in several other threads:
SylvanSport | the GO | Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer
I hope that helps.

[dsm363]

+1 shaneaj. I love Tesla for being so bold and intelligent. The rub for me with the company is this impractical almost poser like attitude that creates things like falcon wing doors. They could't reinvent the very practical sliding door with a better sliding door because then people might compare it to a minivan which isn't cool. The falcon wing door creates so many functional challenges. I pray that the same intelligence and boldness I admire about this company is up to the task when it comes production time.

I agree that it might have been better to go with 2 traditional doors but people do seem to have a genuine fear of driving anything that is or could be perceived to be a minivan for some reason. That's why SUVs took off in the 1990s in my opinion. Most people don't need a truck but didn't want to be seen driving a minivan and needed a family car with storage.

I'm hoping Tesla can design something that lets people carry a few things like skis and maybe a bike or two. I doubt things like kayaks will fit but we'll see.

[NigelM]

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

+1

I remember reading elsewhere that that there will be a roof-rack.

[vfx]

Put the sports accessories on the back hitch.

[mikevbf]

I agree that it might have been better to go with 2 traditional doors but people do seem to have a genuine fear of driving anything that is or could be perceived to be a minivan for some reason...

I wish Tesla could have come up with a statement like, "finally, a vehicle that makes sliding doors cool" and then did something like this:

[shaneaj]

Put the sports accessories on the back hitch.

In my book, back hitches / hitch racks aren't always the best solutions. I have a dog that I usually like to load via the rear of my SUV... so having a hitch rack just gets in the way most of the time.

[bonnie1194]

In my book, back hitches / hitch racks aren't always the best solutions. I have a dog that I usually like to load via the rear of my SUV... so having a hitch rack just gets in the way most of the time.

I have three dogs - and in the past, have used a swing away hitch rack, like this one.

Even though I have strong reason to believe there will be a roof rack option for the Model X, I'll probably just use a tow hitch rack. Better aerodynamics.

[shaneaj]

I have three dogs - and in the past, have used a swing away hitch rack, like this one.

Even though I have strong reason to believe there will be a roof rack option for the Model X, I'll probably just use a tow hitch rack. Better aerodynamics.

I've used them too... just not a fan of the extra steps involved in opening and closing, especially since my dog travels with me a lot, and is in/out frequently.

[bonnie1194]

I've used them too... just not a fan of the extra steps involved in opening and closing, especially since my dog travels with me a lot, and is in/out frequently.

So you'll probably be happier with the Model X roof rack. I'm positive they'll be showing it soon.