Model Y: roofbag ok?

[NoRightAngles]

Anyone use a roofbag on your Model Y? What is the glass roof load capacity? Any concerns about running the tie down webbing across the weather stripping and through the cabin?

 

[Tonedog77]

i mean for a couple hundred pounds you will be fine. BE careful not to scratch the glass, youd be better getting a roof rack.

 

[nate704]

It will definitely impact the aluminum window trim molding and window will not close all the way (it might cause window function issue later on). Also, might impact the interior roof plastic trims.
My biggest concern will be vibration of the roof bag and its weight on the glass roof during higher speed driving, which can cause irreversible damage to the glass roof.

 

[dasmittyman]

If you have the hitch, definitely recommend going that direction.

 

[NoRightAngles]

If you have the hitch, definitely recommend going that direction.

Yep. Came to the same conclusion and got one of those today. Thanks.

 

[Tonedog77]

If you have the hitch, definitely recommend going that direction.

which hitch are you using?

 

[dasmittyman]

which hitch are you using?

I have the stock hitch that comes from Tesla. I hear the eco hitch is a good one if you don't need/want the trailer hookup.

 

[Tonedog77]

I have the stock hitch that comes from Tesla. I hear the eco hitch is a good one if you don't need/want the trailer hookup.

sorry meant hitch carrier are you using lol

 

[Lucas007]

Probably not a good idea.

 

[thesmokingman]

The glass roof as a structure is obviously super strong, but the glass itself is structural. And when it gets a ding from a point it will spread because it's a stressed structural piece. Not worth the risk.

 

[Lucas007]

which hitch are you using?

Good move!

 

[EdSt]

If you have the hitch, definitely recommend going that direction.

Which Cargo hitch did you get and what is its measurements? How much cargo does it hold?

 

[dasmittyman]

Which Cargo hitch did you get and what is its measurements? How much cargo does it hold?

Hitch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CE0LIC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bag: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MUB6AXI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Gaige]

If you have the hitch, definitely recommend going that direction.

I went with the hitch carrier too, more for having a big camping box ready for car camping.
- This one is the 1up hitch cargo carrier
- I am definitely getting closer to the weight limit.. but works well for us.

 

[Guvnah]

I went with the hitch carrier too, more for having a big camping box ready for car camping.
- This one is the 1up hitch cargo carrier
- I am definitely getting closer to the weight limit.. but works well for us.

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Hi!
Is that the 48" or 60" cargo carrier from 1up? It looks good! I've been eyeing it but I like seeing it on a Tesla. There aren't many photos online of this cargo carrier on any rig.

 

[Watts_Up]

Hitch: MaxxHaul 70108 Aluminum Cargo Carrier 49" x 22.5"

I would recommend getting an Aluminum Cargo Carrier with a folding tongue so you can put it verticaly when empty.

See for example from the same maker:

MaxxHaul 50149 Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier-50 x 22"​

 

[EdSt]

I would recommend getting an Aluminum Cargo Carrier with a folding tongue so you can put it verticaly when empty.

See for example from the same maker:

MaxxHaul 50149 Premium Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier-50 x 22"​

Thank you

Do you think it can be either a 50 or 60” wide, or is 60” to big for air resistance?