Removable Traveler spare tire mount

[vVSidewinderVv]

I'd like to see the spare tire mount be easily removable in the event that something longer needs transported and the back of the Traveler needs left open for it. Alternatively, design the back window so it can be flipped up and longer objects can pass though it. The tailgate may need to be taller split above the taillights instead of below. This maybe more ideal for anyone camping/sleeping in the back of the Traveller anyways.

 

[Logan]

I'd like to see the spare tire mount be easily removable in the event that something longer needs transported and the back of the Traveler needs left open for it. Alternatively, design the back window so it can be flipped up and longer objects can pass though it. The tailgate may need to be taller split above the taillights instead of below. This maybe more ideal for anyone camping/sleeping in the back of the Traveller anyways.

Afaik, both of these are already "things" that we know.

The Spare tire carrier on the traveler is supposed to be removeable/optional, and the upper glass of the liftgate is shown to swing up already.

 

[J Alynn]

Afaik, both of these are already "things" that we know.

The Spare tire carrier on the traveler is supposed to be removeable/optional, and the upper glass of the liftgate is shown to swing up already.

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Will the glass in the upper hatch also open independently ? What if I want to throw in 10 2x4’s that are 12-16’. Can just the glass flip up with hatch and tailgate still in place? Haven’t seen or heard anything specific to this point?

 

[Logan]

Will the glass in the upper hatch also open independently ? What if I want to throw in 10 2x4’s that are 12-16’. Can just the glass flip up with hatch and tailgate still in place? Haven’t seen or heard anything specific to this point?

Good question.

I assumed it did, based on some videos from the reveal.

You can see in this one that the upper glass operates independently of the lower tailgate portion.

I don't believe we've been told if we can lock the upper glass at certain angles/positions for driving while it is open (ie, if you want to sort of "clamp" the 2x4x16's you're talking about between the upper glass, and the tailgate), or if it will be driveable with the glass open at all.

I'm hoping the answer to both of those will be "yes", but afaik, that is unconfirmed.

 

[J Alynn]

Good question.

I assumed it did, based on some videos from the reveal.

You can see in this one that the upper glass operates independently of the lower tailgate portion.

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I don't believe we've been told if we can lock the upper glass at certain angles/positions for driving while it is open (ie, if you want to sort of "clamp" the 2x4x16's you're talking about between the upper glass, and the tailgate), or if it will be driveable with the glass open at all.

I'm hoping the answer to both of those will be "yes", but afaik, that is unconfirmed.

Agree but I was actually wondering if the actual glass in the upper hatch - does that open? Like can the hatch and tailgate both be closed but just the glass open up on its own struts

 

[Logan]

Agree but I was actually wondering if the actual glass in the upper hatch - does that open? Like can the hatch and tailgate both be closed but just the glass open up on its own struts

No idea!

Looking in the video I linked at 8:10-8:15ish, it doesn't LOOK like there are separate struts there, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be there. And also doesn't mean thats what the production version will have.

I'd be a little bit surprised if they have a rear tailgate, rear liftgate, and rear liftglass, as that seems like a lot of parts/complexity. But who knows (other than Jamie, who won't tell us, because NDA and all that ).

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Split rear tailgate. Glass is attached to top hatch.