I’m probably not alone wanting to put a bicycle rack on the back of my Tesla to haul my e-bike(s) to the trails. But what’s missing from my Tesla’s UI is the ability to tell my car that there’s a bicycle or two on the rack and that I probably shouldn’t open the trunk for fear of scratching the paint on my trunk lid, or worse.
And now with the ability to open the trunk merely by being in close proximity to it, I might be in even more peril. What I REALLY need is a setting in my car’s UI that allows me to override all the ways the trunk can be opened until I have removed all obstructions and then physically reactivate all trunk opening options.
There are many incidents reported on the web where Tesla owners have made the mistake of opening their trunks with bikes on the back, all with bad results. Tesla needs to remedy this oversight, and not just for their tow hitch installation package, but for aftermarket tow hitch installations like mine as well. I’m using a Stealth Hitch from eTrailer and the Sport Rider SE Bike Rack from Hollywood Racks. This hitch and bike rack combo work really well, but I have to be SO careful when hauling bikes on the rack so as to not damage my car. I have been lucky so far, but having another level of protection provided in Tesla’s software would be very helpful!
Thanks for listening Tesla!!