Does the Yakima GrandTour # YA74FR and # YA84FR Fit a 2021 Tesla Model Y?
Question:
I know that the Yakima GrandTour 16 cubic feet model will fit on a Tesla Model Y and Im curious to know if the 18 cubic feet model will as well.
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
According to my research, you either have a factory roof rack on your 2021Tesla Model Y or a bare roof. If you happen to have a factory roof rack, the Yakima GrandTour 16 # YA74FR and the GrandTour 18 # YA84FR fit your roof as long as your crossbars do not exceed 3-1/2" wide x 1-11/16" tall. I recommend measuring your crossbars to make sure they fit within these parameters.
Also, in order to determine whether you can fully open your rear hatch with the box installed, I suggest measuring your front crossbar from the furthest forward position to the line where your trunk and roof meet. As long as this length is at least 48" for the # YA74FR and 50-3/4" for the # YA84FR, you have enough length. I went ahead and attached a photo that shows how to conduct this measurement.
If you find that you need a different option to open the trunk, I recommend the Thule Pulse - 16 Cu Ft. # TH615. This box fits crossbars up to 3-5/16" wide x 1-1/2" tall and only requires 46-3/8" of length from the front crossbar to the line where the trunk/roof meet to fully open the trunk.
For a naked roof, a great crossbar system to use with all the boxes mentioned is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars # 298-SX6000B. The Monkey Bars are compatible with all these boxes and you can easily mount the crossbar in a forward position to give you maximum length for hatch clearance on your roof. To protect your Monkey Bars from theft, I suggest the etrailer cable lock # e98891 along with the SeaSucker window cable anchor # 298-BA0010. I attached a great video that highlights the impressive strength of SeaSucker vacuum cups.
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SeaSucker Cable Anchor for Cable Lock - Window Mounted
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- SeaSucker
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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Yakima GrandTour Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 Cubic Ft - Gloss Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima GrandTour Premium Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 Cubic Ft - Gloss Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Long Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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