I have a 2023 Model X. The trunk load floor cover is the bane of my existence. It's a horrible design. Every time i use it, I think to myself, "For an over $100k vehicle, this is the best they could come up with?" Every single time I use it, it either won't stay up or falls into the cargo well. My husband has a Model Y and at least that has a well that it tucks into. Does anyone have any tips, suggestions, solutions for stabilizing the load floor cover so it easily stays in place when in the open position? TIA
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Model X Trunk Load Floor Cover Keeps Falling Off
- Thread starter Christina S
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Christina, you sound just like my husband! I fully agree and have exactly the same issue. I am thinking it needs some kind of hinge attaching, but perhaps detachable in case you need to remove the cover. I have been hunting for clever solutions online but keep getting ads for rubber mats! Keen to hear if anyone else here has found a smart solution.
If you have mats in the back, you can velcro the lid to the mats. Some mats have flexible points that would act as the hinge.
I have just done exactly this. 1m long 50mm wide black Velcro placed along the length of the “hinge” edges of the front and back shelf, which acts as a flexible and fully detachable hinge.
The hook side of the Velcro naturally sticks to the shelf directly - the shelf material acts like the fluffy side of Velcro. I applied it face down over the top of the edges of the two shelves, where they “hinge”. Then I stuck both sides of the Velcro together, sticky side to sticky side. Then the fluffy side of the Velcro is facing up and looks remarkably like the shelf itself. So a neat solution. See photos.
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Found this and sharing for awareness:
Tesla Model X Cargo Cover Hinge Improved 01/01/24 - Etsy
This Car Accessories item by IdeasToRealityShop has 37 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Sacramento, CA. Listed on Apr 24, 2024
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Found this and sharing for awareness:
Tesla Model X Cargo Cover Hinge Improved 01/01/24 - Etsy
This Car Accessories item by IdeasToRealityShop has 37 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Sacramento, CA. Listed on Apr 24, 2024
$40 is a lot for a part that costs $3 to print.
I have these Etsy hinges. They work. I use the under trunk all the time for groceries as I don’t have a net.
I don’t believe they will break, they don’t bear the weight. The only downside is that the Velcro is not strong enough when you pull suddenly so they may dislodge a bit, just use stronger Velcro. I’ll post pics later, they do their job but you have to lift carefully
I had a 2017 X and now have 2024 X. The trunk well and cover arrangement on the 2017 was great. I used it all the time especially when grocery shopping. On the refresh 2024 they destroyed the functionality because the lid will not stay up.
I made some mods that worked OK then bought the device from Etsy listed in this posting. The device would not work an a 2024 X 5 seater. So I went back to my original fix.
See the link. I made velcro hinges buy using 9/16 inch staples to staple the velco to the two removable lids. Then I made a stick to hold the led up once lifted. Works OK but Tesla mis engineered this area on the 2024 X they should fix it on future cars.
I had a 2017 X and now have 2024 X. The trunk well and cover arrangement on the 2017 was great. I used it all the time especially when grocery shopping. On the refresh 2024 they destroyed the functionality because the lid will not stay up.
I made some mods that worked OK then bought the device from Etsy listed in this posting. The device would not work an a 2024 X 5 seater. So I went back to my original fix.
See the link. I made velcro hinges buy using 9/16 inch staples to staple the velco to the two removable lids. Then I made a stick to hold the led up once lifted. Works OK but Tesla mis engineered this area on the 2024 X they should fix it on future cars.
It would help to see both vehicles side-by-side and try to replicate something similar to the older style.
The old design permitted the cover to drop into the hole partway and there were backets to hold it in place afer dropping a few inches. The new cover does not fit in the hole and there is no way to hold it up or in place, as provided by Tesla.
I picked up an Etsy set for my '23 7 seater after reading this thread last Friday and L O V E it.
Elegant solution, easy to install, completely reversable, super functional, wicked quick ship! A+ #1
I tend to keep vehicles a l o n g time (20+ years) so divided out, the seemingly steep $40.00 is worth every penny.
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Kind Regards
Elegant solution, easy to install, completely reversable, super functional, wicked quick ship! A+ #1
I tend to keep vehicles a l o n g time (20+ years) so divided out, the seemingly steep $40.00 is worth every penny.
(No affiliation with seller)
Kind Regards
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