Model Y minivan conversion kit

[WarrenInCA]

Model Y Roof Rack

SkyBox 21 Carbonite

Hatch opens completely too
Some wind noise, but not as bad as you might think.
Impact on range unknown at this time.

BTW, don't forget and try to drive in the garage....

 

[garrett5688]

Are we making bets? 450 wh/mi

 

[jsight]

I'd bet closer to 330

 

[Watts_Up]

IMO, because of the black roof rack and the chrome deleted, it would have looked nicer with the black 20’’ induction wheels.

 

[Young Phenom]

350-375 wh/mi I'd guess.

But might be worth it depending on length of trip.

 

[Watts_Up]

Might be useful: Latch Doorstep

 

[02Coastie]

Model Y Roof Rack

Impact on range unknown at this time.

Please let us know what you find. I have a near identical setup (same color MY even!) I’m planning on a Christmas road trip and am curious what charging intervals I should plan for.

 

[imola.zhp]

IMO, because of the black roof rack and the chrome deleted, it would have looked nicer with the black 20’’ induction wheels.

If you'd like to pay for me to put inductions on my Y I'll happily PM you my Venmo account.

 

[Watts_Up]

If you'd like to pay for me to put inductions on my Y I'll happily PM you my Venmo account.

There are several threads showing painted hubcap and painted wheels:

#23 Gemini wheels- with or without hubcaps?
#49 19" Gemini wheels
#51 19" Gemini wheels
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[RNHurt]

Might be useful: Latch Doorstep

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I think I need that for cleaning the roof glass. I'm not a small guy but even I have to tippy toe and I still can't get the very center of the roof clean. Does this thing work? Does it damage the car/door?

 

[imola.zhp]

I think I need that for cleaning the roof glass. I'm not a small guy but even I have to tippy toe and I still can't get the very center of the roof clean. Does this thing work? Does it damage the car/door?

I wouldn't use it personally. We don't have our Y yet but I use a small step ladder that I keep in the garage to get the roof on vehicles that sit up pretty tall. I usually just have to use it on one side.

 

[2left]

I wouldn't use it personally. We don't have our Y yet but I use a small step ladder that I keep in the garage to get the roof on vehicles that sit up pretty tall. I usually just have to use it on one side.

Just don't step on the rear plastic door sill covers - they will cave right in.

 

[02Coastie]

Just to add some metrics to this post. I put on a similar size Thule box and recently made the trip from New Jersey to Central Virginia. Even with the wheel covers off, I still averaged around 330 wh/mi doing 70-75 (flow of traffic on 95). Temps were in the mid 50s-60s each way. While not awesome, it was a lot better than I expected. I was thinking it was gonna be closer to 350-360.

 

[cdam44]

384 wh/mi with a mix of highway and rural. Def over 400 on the highway at 75-80mph, didn’t see 450 but probably close. It was cold too. Worth it for the cargo tho!

 

[garrett5688]

Did you consider a hitch rack against this? I would guess range impact would be less, but not sure...

 

[LNL_HUTZ]

I think I need that for cleaning the roof glass. I'm not a small guy but even I have to tippy toe and I still can't get the very center of the roof clean. Does this thing work? Does it damage the car/door?

I have a pair of these that I used with a previous SUV, for putting bikes up on the roof. Between my weight and a 30-lb bike, they left small indentations below the latches--noticeable but only if you know to look for them, and no effect on door function. With Tesla's reputation for easily dented metal and questionable build quality, I do not plan to use the steps with the MY.

BTW, a glass cleaner wand with a telescoping handle works great for cleaning the roof and the windshield.

 

[cdam44]

Did you consider a hitch rack against this? I would guess range impact would be less, but not sure...

If you mean the ski rack hitch system, I looked at it but this is a lot more versatile for thing other than skis. I’d rather keep my stuff out of the elements and take the range hit. It’s manageable for me anyway.

 

[garrett5688]

If you mean the ski rack hitch system, I looked at it but this is a lot more versatile for thing other than skis. I’d rather keep my stuff out of the elements and take the range hit. It’s manageable for me anyway.

meant something like a hitch basket/platform... but yeah for skis, I can see the roof box being a better option.

 

[cdam44]

meant something like a hitch basket/platform... but yeah for skis, I can see the roof box being a better option.

I haven’t seen one that fits skis but might be an option for a non skier. I think the roof option can take more weight than the hitch tho.