Carrying Accessories and Crossbars
Carrying Accessories
The hitch receiver is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). When carrying bicycles, skis, or other items on the Cybertruck's hitch, always check to ensure that the maximum weight is not exceeded. When the carrier weighs 40 lbs (18 kg), the weigh threshold is sufficient for carrying two bicycles weighing approximately 60 lb (27 kg) each, or four items weighing approximately 30 lbs (14 kg) each.
Follow the instructions provided with your accessory carrier to install onto Cybertruck. Observe all regulations and legal requirements in your state/region that apply to carrying accessories.
Cybertruck includes the wiring necessary for using an accessory carrier equipped with lights (see Electrical Connections). Cybertruck also includes Trailer Mode software (see Trailer Mode).
When carrying accessories, periodically confirm that the accessory carrier and its cargo remain secure at all times, and if applicable, that the lights on the accessory carrier are working.
Installing Brackets onto the Appliques
- Open all 8 applique doors.
- Use the provided torque wrench to loosen and remove the nuts that are fastened to the threaded studs located within the applique doors.
- Install a bracket by positioning the bracket so that the raised arrow on it is directed outward, away from the vehicle. Align it with the threaded studs and set it in place.
- Use the nuts that were removed in step 2 and tighten them back onto the threaded studs with the provided torque wrench.
- Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining
applique doors.NoteAfter installing the brackets once, you can leave them installed for future use, unless you want to move the crossbars to different locations on the vehicle.
Installing Crossbars
To install the crossbars:
- Locate the FRONT arrow embossed on the bottom of the crossbar. The arrow should point toward the front of the vehicle.
- Lower one tower (edge of the crossbar) onto the bracket and extend the crossbar so that the other tower aligns with the bracket on the opposite side.
- Use the key to open the tower doors. Push down to seat both towers.
- Once the towers are completely seated, close the tower doors securely using the key. You will hear and feel a “click” when the tower door is closed completely. If there is resistance to closing or if the door physically cannot be closed, the tower door is not seated properly. Turn the key to open the door, re-position, and use the key to close to door again.
- Repeat this on the other side of the crossbar.
- Repeat steps 1-5 to install your second crossbar directly in front of or behind the first one.
- To test the secure installation of
the crossbars, push and pull them in all directions. If any movement is observed at
any of the four towers, re-seat the affected crossbars, then retest the
installation.NoteKeep the key in a dry, safe area for future use.
Weight limits
The crossbars are capable of supporting up to 220 lbs per crossbar set. See the in-box instructions that come with the crossbars for more information.