Roof rack options

[swengl]

I would expect the airflow near the tonneau to roughly follow the tonneau cover, as there won't be much air coming through the tonneau (although some may go around).

Indeed someone has made an approximate rendering of the cybertruck and run it through CFD: https://insideevs.com/news/385328/tesla-cybertruck-aerodynamics-explored-in-detail/ and that also suggests that provided the object is at least a foot behind the peak of the roof there should be very little force on the object perpendicular to the surface of the tonneau.
Compare this to a model 3 with a Skybox 21 on top (i.e. our car last season) where the windshield is forcing a huge amount of air directly up into the skybox.
Now if the object extends to (or forward of) the peak of the roof of a cybertruck then yeah, I would expect a bunch of airflow there (apparently 88mph of wind for a car at 65mph for the Cybertruck) and much of that is perpendicular to the object.

And a note for everyone else... there is a difference between the words "flat" and "level". The Tesla tonneau when closed is as flat as the tonneaus on other trucks. It isn't level but it is flat. Some posts on this thread are confusing to anyone who does know what these words mean.

Another advantage to using a rack system that creates a level carrying surface: You will have more head space to be able to easily get into the vault, which for me is worth the potential range hit of not being as aerodynamic as a rack system that is parallel to the tonneau. I'm looking for a solution that I can easily store as well, so a single piece frame solution is out.

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[joesdayjob]

What’s up with that roof topper that the Texas governor had on that interview when the truck was behind him ?

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

What’s up with that roof topper that the Texas governor had on that interview when the truck was behind him ?

like this we made last week: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...ent-rtt-worlds-first.18033/page-4#post-330591

Ours is going through design changes now, will be available end of the month on CYBERTRUCKco.com

 

[4Dolio]

there is also a 20% off coupon…

What is the 20% coupon code?

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

MERICA

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

What is the 20% coupon code?

MERICA through next week is 20% off

 

[4Dolio]

MERICA through next week is 20% off

Awesome... I'm super tempted to order the #2+#3+Spare(Bar Bridge) as I got a 1/4" by 2" bolt in a tire my first week, which is now a plugged & patched spare I'd love to stash somewhere other than the bed, your setup looks amazing. WHY! did you have to make such an awesome rack system! I can't afford all these new accessories!?!?@$%^35^#4

Do you sell that spare tire ratchet strap also? or it that a common product from elsewhere? Got a link?

 

[CYBERTRUCKco]

Awesome... I'm super tempted to order the #2+#3+Spare(Bar Bridge) as I got a 1/4" by 2" bolt in a tire my first week, which is now a plugged & patched spare I'd love to stash somewhere other than the bed, your setup looks amazing. WHY! did you have to make such an awesome rack system! I can't afford all these new accessories!?!?@$%^35^#4

Do you sell that spare tire ratchet strap also? or it that a common product from elsewhere? Got a link?

Sorry to hear you got a flat, but spare is good! Thanks for your kind words, we have more accessories coming next few weeks as well. We made it modular so you can always add more as you need to. I would start with bars 2/3 + bridge for what you need. We have light bar brackets for $100 coming out next week if thats what you're using Bar 1 for.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CPZVSYXW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[cybertars]

like this we made last week: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.co...ent-rtt-worlds-first.18033/page-4#post-330591

Ours is going through design changes now, will be available end of the month on CYBERTRUCKco.com

I may have missed it when I was browsing through the website, but is this setup available for order?

 

[mdcoleman]

Sooooooooooooo why are the rear racks not elevated.
If you put a kayak on there in the current configuration, a long piece of wood, etc. It is going to tear itself in half at over 50 MPH as it will be at a 45 degree angle.
Need to try to get the racks close to level to reduce wind resistance.

This rack by @Mars Adventure Gear may better appeal to those concerned with halving their kayaks...looks pretty friggin awesome too, IMO

 

[Mars Adventure Gear]

We have crossbars and a front rack system for various mounting needs. They're designed and engineered to be seamlessly integrated with Cybertruck.

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[Ironalley]

Here‘s my Mars racks!

 

[4Dolio]

Has anyone seen this project? 1.2kW of easy deployable PV but needs a 4*4 roof rack.

https://gosun.co/pages/ev-solar-charger

I'm going with the @CYBERTRUCKco bars 2/3 + bridge for a spare... And I'm wondering if perhaps this PV array could mount between bar 1&2 with it raised up to the height of the spare (about 12") at bar2?

Then it could just fold out and deploy down over the hood and the bed surface area... Could be cool to gain a few miles per day, about 50% as much as smaller sedans, but still not nothing. On th flip side, there could be a version for the truck that is slightly longer and higher power than the standard S3XY sized array...

Ran across this video which reminded me to look into this idea more:

 

[Roger@CYBERTRUCKco]

We are working on a similar solution for our modular rack/cap/rtt. But you can achieve the same with large portable battery and some solar panels from Amazon for less. I don’t think the cost of product ever pays for itself or costs less than supercharging. I think this has been discussed many times.

 

[lbelland]

Built my own. Couldn't wait. These so-called metal fab start up guys are just not capable.when needed, push from back support bar up and rack levels to grade with side support legs engaging at horizontal position. I've created the first and have all parts list if interested. Done. Painting this one matte black same as trim.

I'm very interested in the leveling aspects of your design. Can you send me the instructions on how to build this? I need something level that will hold up to 300 lbs.

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