Spare Tire, Backpack, or Bald?

[weavahVBC]

With the introduction of the Backpack a few weeks (months?) back, has anyone else started thinking about how they'll want to manage the back-end? I'm not planning on off-roading - I was drawn to the Traveler's aesthetics - but I feel like it might look incomplete without something back there. I don't know if that's an introduction bias (if that's even a thing)? Or will needing to deal with the carrier every time you want to get into the back be a PITA?

Of course the upcoming configurator will help, but is anyone else is working through that choice already?

 

[J Alynn]

With the introduction of the Backpack a few weeks (months?) back, has anyone else started thinking about how they'll want to manage the back-end? I'm not planning on off-roading - I was drawn to the Traveler's aesthetics - but I feel like it might look incomplete without something back there. I don't know if that's an introduction bias (if that's even a thing)? Or will needing to deal with the carrier every time you want to get into the back be a PITA?

Of course the upcoming configurator will help, but is anyone else is working through that choice already?

Spare tire. Loved it at the reveal and my garage has room. I’m anxious that we will hopefully see one sooner or later without the carrier just to know but when tire carrier is open I don’t love all the black plastic on the rear. As for the PITA, that’s what the frunk is for

 

[cyure]

Spare tire. Loved it at the reveal and my garage has room. I’m anxious that we will hopefully see one sooner or later without the carrier just to know but when tire carrier is open I don’t love all the black plastic on the rear. As for the PITA, that’s what the frunk is for

Same. It has to have the tire carrier. My son kept telling me before reveal it won’t have one and when I saw it did I ran to my computer to make my reservation.

 

[weavahVBC]

Spare tire. Loved it at the reveal and my garage has room. I’m anxious that we will hopefully see one sooner or later without the carrier just to know but when tire carrier is open I don’t love all the black plastic on the rear. As for the PITA, that’s what the frunk is for

Before posting I was trying to find a pic of the back - on the Traveler page (the "Bring your world with you." section) it opens & closes so fast I couldn't get a good look. Though I did see, that I hadn't noticed before, the back splits when open so there's like a mini tailgate which I think is cool.

So then I went through @cyure's pics from Chicago to try and see, but I didn't notice one with the back closed & the carrier open. Need to go back through the Nationals thread now. lol

 

[cyure]

Before posting I was trying to find a pic of the back - on the Traveler page (the "Bring your world with you." section) it opens & closes so fast I couldn't get a good look. Though I did see, that I hadn't noticed before, the back splits when open so there's like a mini tailgate which I think is cool.

So then I went through @cyure's pics from Chicago to try and see, but I didn't notice one with the back closed & the carrier open. Need to go back through the Nationals thread now. lol

I was going to say, it should be in the Nats thread. . Let me know if you can’t find it.

 

[cyure]

Before posting I was trying to find a pic of the back - on the Traveler page (the "Bring your world with you." section) it opens & closes so fast I couldn't get a good look. Though I did see, that I hadn't noticed before, the back splits when open so there's like a mini tailgate which I think is cool.

So then I went through @cyure's pics from Chicago to try and see, but I didn't notice one with the back closed & the carrier open. Need to go back through the Nationals thread now. lol

Just un case, here you go. I also measured the tire carrier too.

 

[cyure]

She’s just so pretty. I know I’ve seen her twice, but I’m ready to see her again!

 

[weavahVBC]

She’s just so pretty. I know I’ve seen her twice, but I’m ready to see her again!

Yeah - really looking forward to getting an IRL look & feel.

 

[dleepnw]

I'd rather not carry around the spare tire for daily driving. Will reduce efficiency due to weight and it'd gotta be a drag on airflow. The backpack would definitely be more useful for daily use, even for putting groceries, bags or sports equipment. If/when I got off-roading, I'll just stick the spare inside in the back.

 

[weavahVBC]

Spare tire. Loved it at the reveal and my garage has room. I’m anxious that we will hopefully see one sooner or later without the carrier just to know but when tire carrier is open I don’t love all the black plastic on the rear. As for the PITA, that’s what the frunk is for

Just un case, here you go. I also measured the tire carrier too.

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I see what you mean about the plastic back - I have to imagine they'll have something designed for carrier-less gates. Maybe the tail lights will bleed into the back & you can have a smaller black area that mimics the carrier so you're not having 2 completely different back ends? I don't know - I've never designed a car before. Ha!

 

[cyure]

I see what you mean about the plastic back - I have to imagine they'll have something designed for carrier-less gates. Maybe the tail lights will bleed into the back & you can have a smaller black area that mimics the carrier so you're not having 2 completely different back ends? I don't know - I've never designed a car before. Ha!

I’m curious to see what it looks like without it, but I really want one.

 

[J Alynn]

Before posting I was trying to find a pic of the back - on the Traveler page (the "Bring your world with you." section) it opens & closes so fast I couldn't get a good look. Though I did see, that I hadn't noticed before, the back splits when open so there's like a mini tailgate which I think is cool.

So then I went through @cyure's pics from Chicago to try and see, but I didn't notice one with the back closed & the carrier open. Need to go back through the Nationals thread now. lol

 

[oldgeeksguide]

So, forgive me for asking, but since the hatch covers the full height of the opening, does the little tailgate serve a purpose?

 

[RodorW]

So, forgive me for asking, but since the hatch covers the full height of the opening, does the little tailgate serve a purpose?

A small lip over the bumper to sit on, maybe

 

[cyure]

So, forgive me for asking, but since the hatch covers the full height of the opening, does the little tailgate serve a purpose?

The split tailgate? That was a nod to the originals. They had a split tailgate. That’s my understanding as to why they did it.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

So, forgive me for asking, but since the hatch covers the full height of the opening, does the little tailgate serve a purpose?

I haven’t seen it, so I don’t know for certain. In my experience, that kind of fiddly extra step is something that I always look for ways to remove. I’m afraid the first generation won’t allow it to be removed, but I’d bet the second generation doesn’t have it.

Three major steps to get into the back of the SUV?
Imagine trying to do that with a kid on your hip, a bag of groceries in your hand, or a couple of excited dogs trying to get in.
No, thanks. If possible, I’d remove the spare tire carrier and remove the internal gate. One gate is all that’s needed.

 

[J Alynn]

So, forgive me for asking, but since the hatch covers the full height of the opening, does the little tailgate serve a purpose?

Nod to the classics but there as a legit tailgate

 

[Scout_Lookout]

With the introduction of the Backpack a few weeks (months?) back, has anyone else started thinking about how they'll want to manage the back-end? I'm not planning on off-roading - I was drawn to the Traveler's aesthetics - but I feel like it might look incomplete without something back there. I don't know if that's an introduction bias (if that's even a thing)? Or will needing to deal with the carrier every time you want to get into the back be a PITA?

Of course the upcoming configurator will help, but is anyone else is working through that choice already?

This is an interesting discussion indeed. When the Traveler first came out I was in awe with the design and the look of the spare tire on the back. But then they put out the back pack and I was like oh that could be really useful too.

So that got me thinking, why not have both? I mean sure you will sacrifice some cargo area but it would be awesome to have an area in the back cargo where you can have the box inside because there will be a frunk for storage too, so in reality you could have both couldn't you?

Lastly, one concern I do have about having either is like what was mentioned above about how much area is needed to swing up the carrier to access the liftgate. Sure this will be more than fine in most cases when camping but making a Costco run could get a little challenging if not parked in the right location. I've seen a similar issue already with the Hummer EV SUV which has a massive tailgate.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Spare Tire simply because it looks bitchin!

 

[cyure]

Spare Tire simply because it looks bitchin!

“SICK” and the youngs say!