Recommended Roof Rack for a 2020 Tesla Model Y

Published 01/22/2025

Question:

Do you carry Tear shaped roof rack and T-bar to reduce wind noise? 2020 Tesla Y

asked by: Russ H

Expert Reply:

Hey Russ! I do have a roof rack for you but the crossbars are not going to be tear shaped. Due to the roof design of your 2020 Tesla Model Y the only roof rack option I have for you is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack item # 298-SX6000B.

The SeaSucker Roof Rack item # 298-SX6000B comes with 48" long round bars with a 150 lbs capacity. They attach to your Tesla's roof with heavy duty suction cups like the ones you see glass glazers use to install large panes of glass.

The aluminum round bars are compatible or adaptable for many accessories on the market today. If you could tell me what you're needing the roof rack for. I'll be happy to confirm it's compatible with these round bars. Feel free to email me directly or comment below.

I have linked a review video below so you can see the features of these roof rack demonstrated.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Russ H.

1/22/2025

Thanks for the info. I'm using the rack for a 45lb. 14' canoe. But I plan to support the back with a hitch mounted T-bar, so I'm only going to use the front roof bar. I'm concerned about 3 issues. 1. the probable wind noise 2. the possibility of cracking that $2000 glass roof 3. and now, will he suction cup rip off when I pass a semi going 70mph on a narrow 2 lane road.

Jerred H.

1/22/2025

@RussH Hey Russ! I'll be happy to address those concerns. 1. It's going to be loud! Can't get around that whatsoever. There's no mitigating the sound either with what you're planning on doing. I suggest finding a good playlist and turning it up. 2. The crossbars aren't going to crack the glass and you'll be more than ok mounting the canoe directly to the item # 298-SX6000B crossbars. I would have someone help you mount your canoe though, if possible. Dropping it on the glass would definitely be a way to crack it. 3. Those 4 suction cups are not going anywhere once they're properly installed. They have orange indicators to make sure they're correctly attached so you will know. To add a hitch to your 2020 Tesla Model Y, I recommend the Draw-Tite item # DT58MR. For a hitch mounted t-bar you'll want to use the Rhino-Rack item # RTL002.