Moreover, one could potentially mount four bars at once for carrying very long or heavy items, thanks to the straight edge of the pickup\u2019s roof, which might make overlanding enthusiasts grin because of the extended possibilities for keeping a large format tent on top of the car.<\/p>\n
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Tesla Cybertruck Roof Bars (Source: Cybertruck Owners Club)<\/p>\n
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Rivian R1T with two pairs of roof crossbars<\/p>\n
The Rivian R1T can also accommodate four roof bars at once, but because the truck has a more conventional design, with the bed lower than the roof, the bars have to be separated into two pairs \u2013 one on the roof and one on the bed.<\/p>\n
Getting back to the Cybertruck, it looks like the black bars are of the telescoping variety, presumably to accommodate for the variable width of the roof. Again, Rivian offers something similar with a pair of cargo crossbars that are capable of carrying up to 250 pounds while driving going for $650 at the EV maker\u2019s official gear shop.<\/p>\n
We don\u2019t know how much weight the Tesla Cybertruck\u2019s roof bars will be able to withstand, or how much they\u2019ll cost, but it\u2019s good to know that you\u2019ll be able to buy two identical pairs that are interchangeable.<\/p>\n
Another thing we don\u2019t know about the Cybertruck\u2019s crossbars is where they can be stored when not in use. On the Rivian R1T, the accessories fit nicely in the so-called gear tunnel that\u2019s between the bed and passenger compartment, but Tesla\u2019s pickup doesn\u2019t have that.<\/p>\n
We should get more details about everything Cybertruck-related once deliveries finally start on sale on November 30, as the Austin-based EV marque said in its third-quarter earnings call. If they’re not postponed again, that is (it happened before).<\/p>\n
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