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    Cargo box for the Y

    Found it: In a nutshell, the trailer hitch location saves 30-50 km of range versus the top carrier location, plus it is less noisy.
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    Cargo box for the Y

    It is a volume issue for me as well, plus I’d rather not block up that gorgeous roof with a roof carrier. (I must admit it makes me nervous to have that load on the glass roof. I’m sure the engineering is sound on it, but still..) I saw a review somewhere on the efficiency of a roof rack...
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    Cargo box for the Y

    I need a little extra storage room for weekend road trips with my family. Has anyone installed a hitch cargo box on their Model Y? I’m considering the Stowaway2 and wondering how well it works. In particular, any issues with the swing-away box blocking the rear hatch as it opens?
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    Model Y: Safety Features

    I agree about the blind spot detection system, that is what I miss most from my ICE. Maybe I'll get used to using the side cameras, but it isn't intuitive when you're supposed to be looking at your side mirrors.
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    How’s the Y

    I'm new to EVs and don't own TSLA stock. My delivery in June (vin 9XXX) was smooth. I found minor white paint blemishes later, and a slight misalignment on one interior trim piece, but nothing that compromises the car in any meaningful way. I love the quiet acceleration, no tailpipe...
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    Dim tail lights

    We drove our new Y through a heavy rain today and my wife, driving behind me, said my white car all but disappeared. She couldn’t believe how dim the tail lights were compared to the other cars on the road. Is there any way to increase their intensity for safety during inclement weather? My...