Mounting anchor points on Cybertruck roof and bed (photo) for racks, parts, accessories

[FutureBoy]

Not only how many chickens long and wide, how many chickens can the rack's weight rating handle?

Ba-a-a-awk, ba-a-awk, ba-a-a-a-a-a-awk! Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Maybe we should use cocks instead of hens since Cybertruck is so brutal and masculine looking. That would be funny driving around with a bunch of full-sized cocks lashed onto your rack! This is a good way to prep them for the deep freezer if you get a cold snap late in the fall.

How are you going to account for differing cock sizes? They come in so many sizes. Do you have some standardized normal or average size? What about if some dudes shows up with excessively large or small ones? It seems our measurements could cause some to think the CT they measured was either gigantic or nearly matchbox sized.

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[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

Look AT this too ?

With all its Beauty, Mars and Imperfections, (BMI) l still want one !

 

[Setok]

Look AT this too ?

Given how frequently that tail gate is shown off, maybe that’s an actual design choice? Admittedly one might consider it an odd one, but it seems like many or all are like that.

 

[GnarlyDudeLive]

close enough to never

Exactly why I could see why Tesla has potentially abandoned the idea of a solar vault cover as an option. Now If it was a standard item (due to high profit margins) it could be doable as a standard option and nobody would be talking about payback time and we would all be rejoicing about it.

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

I am going to cart a big fat rack (and RV) all over Australia, just so on the odd occasion I can use the 270 degree awning which is attached to it. lol

You don't plan on using one of the Greek Engineering firms in Oakleigh, do you?
I've been told they throw a seriously BIG 'Welding'

 

[CYBRSMTH]

A look at the parts / accessories / rack mounting points on the roof and bed.

You could totally mount a solar panel on this beast. Maybe one that slides up, so you can get into the vault? Where are these accessories announcements at? Tesla is going to make huge profits on accessories alone.

 

[WHIZZARD OF OZ]

Mate I would LOVE to get one of the throwaway versions NOW and for FREE! Haha. I mean, what are they going to do with all of these anyway?! We should definitely send some Down Under as well. Can you imagine how this would perform in the Outback?!

I'm seeing CYBERTRUCK in the Outback too. 'Mad Max' Mode is gonna be 'BAD ASS'

 

[SparkChaser]

Firsdt year I have mine I am going to Wastelands

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[Deleted member 12457]

Has anyone seen what's inside those mounting points? I assume the cover comes off and there will be at least one mounting (threaded) hole. Has anyone found a patent on the CT that shows the mounting points? I know on my Tacoma, I just had to remove the rubber roof drain strip to get to the mounting holes then put smaller sections of the gutter rubber back on.

As for how to mount a rack, I can see all kinds of static pillars along with hydraulic pillars that would let you drop the back of the rack down to load and unload things, like kayaks.

I'd like to see some computerized wind analysis adding just post mounts, pillars, then a cross rack to see what might happen. My concern might be a rack with objects on it (plywood, sheetrock, etc.) acting this a wing on a plane. Depending on how far forward the rack load is mounted, the normal wind direction could go under the rack while the load creates a secondary wind motion which hopefully wouldn't lift the CT off the road.

 

[PilotPete]

I'd like to see some computerized wind analysis adding just post mounts, pillars, then a cross rack to see what might happen. My concern might be a rack with objects on it (plywood, sheetrock, etc.) acting this a wing on a plane. Depending on how far forward the rack load is mounted, the normal wind direction could go under the rack while the load creates a secondary wind motion which hopefully wouldn't lift the CT off the road.

We don’t know the angle of the rack, and how much is forward of the roof peak. Then where the roof peaks, you will have a low pressure area on the BOTTOM of the panel as well. On a 4x8 sheet, even if the entire sheet were exposed to free air, you’d have to generate a 1.5 psi pressure delta across the entire sheet to lift the CT. Then if you exceed about 20 degrees your going to have flow disruption on the upper side of the panel, ruining any “lift” that was generated, along with a massive amount of drag.

Additionally, what the heck are you tying the plywood to the rack with?!?!? You’re talking about lifting over 3 tons here!

Short answer is, keep the panel level, keep the forward edge at or behind the roof peak. Expect it to lift some, so tie it down well. Expect an undetermined range loss due to aero penalties that will differ with every load. Supersonic driving in the CT is not recommended considering the CT shape.

 

[Deleted member 12457]

We don’t know the angle of the rack, and how much is forward of the roof peak. Then where the roof peaks, you will have a low pressure area on the BOTTOM of the panel as well. On a 4x8 sheet, even if the entire sheet were exposed to free air, you’d have to generate a 1.5 psi pressure delta across the entire sheet to lift the CT. Then if you exceed about 20 degrees your going to have flow disruption on the upper side of the panel, ruining any “lift” that was generated, along with a massive amount of drag.

Additionally, what the heck are you tying the plywood to the rack with?!?!? You’re talking about lifting over 3 tons here!

Short answer is, keep the panel level, keep the forward edge at or behind the roof peak. Expect it to lift some, so tie it down well. Expect an undetermined range loss due to aero penalties that will differ with every load. Supersonic driving in the CT is not recommended considering the CT shape.

Part of my comment about lifting the CT was a bit of a joke. As for plywood, I'm talking several sheets. I also carry sheetrock, which isn't that light. 5/8" weighs ~70lbs per sheet. I use plenty of straps to hold everything down.

 

[FutureBoy]

I'd like to see some computerized wind analysis adding just post mounts, pillars, then a cross rack to see what might happen. My concern might be a rack with objects on it (plywood, sheetrock, etc.) acting this a wing on a plane. Depending on how far forward the rack load is mounted, the normal wind direction could go under the rack while the load creates a secondary wind motion which hopefully wouldn't lift the CT off the road.

So you seem to be suggesting that this super truck that Elon tells us will be able to act like a boat, might also act like an airplane? 3 vehicles in 1!!!!

Problem solved!!! Drive the truck to the local airport, Fly to an airport near your vacation spot, drive to the lake, drive into the lake, go fishing from the bed, turn around and take the same route home. No stranded vehicles, no loading and unloading of supplies or caught fish. Just an easy fun vacation.

 

[Crissa]

To be honest, I'm quite concerned about this (pictured). Every picture I've seen of every "production" model ...

*groan*

None of these are production models. Fit and finish are the last things to focus on. Getting the trucks built in the first place, subsystems tested for fit and performance, that's what's important.

Harping on silly panel gaps is just annoying. Would you rather it be perfect on the outside but none of the subsystems were tested before spending all that time?

I get it seems nice but in reality its just money better spend putting solar on your house or yard. Adding it to the vehicle will cost 4x...

My house isn't where I want to park the truck. I want to go out and do things with my truck.

And no, it won't cost 4x more. That's ridiculous. It didn't cost 4x for my solar camping set.

If someone else wants to put solar on their truck, what's it to you, anyhow?

-Crissa

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