OEM Crossbars: Received and Installed

[dalton108]

I’ll admit; I’ve been a pretty good boy this year, so, I’m not surprised that UPS[anta] arrived a day early with my new toys!

I think they look fantastic! You can judge for yourself.

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[Mini2nut]

I approve!

A great looking OEM accessory that hopefully doesn't whistle driving down the road.

 

[dalton108]

A few things:

1. I bought two sets, but I’m now convinced I’ll only ever use them in this configuration above the cabin. So, I’ll only need two.

2. They are a lot heavier than you would suspect build quality is premium.

3. They have to be torqued to 7.8 Nm but, conveniently, Tesla has provided you with a torque wrench (pictured) set to just that amount.

4. Installation is simple; however, if you have a FS CB with the light bar harness waiting to be installed you’re going to have to move that loop out of the way and it’s a bit challenging. Or at least it was for me. Follow the instructions (pictured) and pull the harness toward you don’t try to push it back. If you pull it forward there’s a little space where you can tuck it in under the appliqué. I still had to cut the loop and straighten it out to make it work but that’s only because I put the mounting plate on before I tucked it in.

5. If you bought two sets like I did, each set has enough striker points for all of your mounting positions so you will end up with extra.

6. They are not straight. They have a nice little arc to them which you can see in my initial photos. Not sure if it’s for arrow or loadbearing but either way - looks cool!

 

[dalton108]

I approve!

A great looking OEM accessory that hopefully doesn't whistle driving down the road.

Haven’t driven yet. I’ll report back on that.

 

[Guylouis]

Epic!

mine are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Pumped

 

[EMoeller]

I also ordered two sets (mostly for hauling kayaks). One is set to come tomorrow and the other hasn't yet been received by UPS. It will be interesting to see what the hit to milage (if any) will be?

 

[Guylouis]

Does each package contain two crossbars or one crossbar per package?

I order two sets and received two different tracking numbers so trying to gauge if all four are coming

 

[dalton108]

Does each package contain two crossbars or one crossbar per package?

I order two sets and received two different tracking numbers so trying to gauge if all four are coming

Each box contains two crossbars. My two separate orders both came at the same time today. So that’s what you’re seeing in the bed of my truck.

 

[Jack27]

So my question with these is why didn’t they add some loop points for tie downs or rope or what ever? How are you spose to tie things down properly if you ever use them for other then looks ?

 

[Guylouis]

Epic. My Starlink mini crossbar adapter just arrived. Planning to mount it during my drive up to the mountains

 

[Guylouis]

Why don’t we get a nice spec page like this:

https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/cargo-crossbars?sku=ACERCSB003

 

[dalton108]

So my question with these is why didn’t they add some loop points for tie downs or rope or what ever? How are you spose to tie things down properly if you ever use them for other then looks ?

These have a T slot that runs right down the center. Not easy to see because there is a gasket/gromit that runs right down the center filling in that slot. It’s very compliant and yields easily when depressed.

 

[Jack27]

These have a T slot that runs right down the center. Not easy to see because there is a gasket/gromit that runs right down the center filling in that slot. It’s very compliant and yields easily when depressed.

Does slot receive a T clip hook for straps or it’s big enough to hook a standard ratchet strap in it ? , seems smart to make some sort of T clips so your tie point is running in a different direction then your crossbar

 

[dalton108]

Why don’t we get a nice spec page like this:

https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/cargo-crossbars?sku=ACERCSB003

Good question. All questions are answered in the little manual in the box. It’s 200lbs max! No increase in capacity gained by using four!

No funky mounting either! Must be adjacent. No skipping from 1 to 3. Must be 1:2, 2:3, or 3:4.

1:4 is OUT OF THE QUESTION!

????

 

[Guylouis]

Good question. All questions are answered in the little manual in the box. It’s 200lbs max! No increase in capacity gained by using four!

No funky mounting either. Must be adjacent. No skipping from 1 to 3. Must be 1:2, 2:3, or 3:4.

1:4 is OUT OF THE QUESTION!

????

I honestly bought them purely for aesthetics and my Starlink mini lol

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