Hello,
I've read the dozen or so threads on racks for bikes applicable to the 2016 MS with panorama roof. I'd love to get the EcoHitch Stealth, but my wife is leery of the modifications, and I'm also not in love with the product's history (yes, I know it was a while ago and that they've made changes) and the fact that I can't see if anything is amiss without removing the bumper, etc. I'm pretty sure a trunk strap-on is not advisable (what I've seen so far involves hooks on the hatch glass, which doesn't seem ideal). And, I'm not up for the SeaSuckers (I'm not confident about them, and I think we'll want too many bikes for it to be economical). So, for three or four bikes, it seems that a roof rack solution is where we're headed (but if anyone has strong views to the contrary, please say so). And, I should say that I'd expect to use this only a few times per year for longer road trips and otherwise would remove it.
Interestingly, Tesla no longer sells their own brand rack for this model year, though you can find them from time to time on eBay for around $400.
We've had good experience with our Yakima hitch bike rack on our Toyota, so we like Yakima (and could use the same keys, etc). I'm not in love with the SkyLine that their site says is the only one that'll fit. But we could live with it.
We've never had Thule, but the Thule Aeroblade Edge looks cool and the closest thing to the Tesla rack.
So, any strong views for any of the above three options or any non-SeaSucker options? Also, at least a few of the racks say to not open the sunroof while the rack is attached. Is that really a problem or is that some kind of legalese?
Thanks for any opinions!
Todd
I've read the dozen or so threads on racks for bikes applicable to the 2016 MS with panorama roof. I'd love to get the EcoHitch Stealth, but my wife is leery of the modifications, and I'm also not in love with the product's history (yes, I know it was a while ago and that they've made changes) and the fact that I can't see if anything is amiss without removing the bumper, etc. I'm pretty sure a trunk strap-on is not advisable (what I've seen so far involves hooks on the hatch glass, which doesn't seem ideal). And, I'm not up for the SeaSuckers (I'm not confident about them, and I think we'll want too many bikes for it to be economical). So, for three or four bikes, it seems that a roof rack solution is where we're headed (but if anyone has strong views to the contrary, please say so). And, I should say that I'd expect to use this only a few times per year for longer road trips and otherwise would remove it.
Interestingly, Tesla no longer sells their own brand rack for this model year, though you can find them from time to time on eBay for around $400.
We've had good experience with our Yakima hitch bike rack on our Toyota, so we like Yakima (and could use the same keys, etc). I'm not in love with the SkyLine that their site says is the only one that'll fit. But we could live with it.
We've never had Thule, but the Thule Aeroblade Edge looks cool and the closest thing to the Tesla rack.
So, any strong views for any of the above three options or any non-SeaSucker options? Also, at least a few of the racks say to not open the sunroof while the rack is attached. Is that really a problem or is that some kind of legalese?
Thanks for any opinions!
Todd
