Special Q&A for Reservation Holders w/ Slate Auto CEO

[sodamo]

I’m hopeful the rollbar is strictly passenger safety. I’ve had a topper on most of my pickups, non required a rollbar.

 

[bartflossom]

I’m hopeful the rollbar is strictly passenger safety. I’ve had a topper on most of my pickups, non required a rollbar.

Understood and I'm hopeful too. But the SUV kit requires removal of the back wall of the cab which would provide some rollover protection in the pickup configuration. I fear the rollbar may be needed due to that as much as it is needed to protect seated back passengers.

 

[sodamo]

Understood and I'm hopeful too. But the SUV kit requires removal of the back wall of the cab which would provide some rollover protection in the pickup configuration. I fear the rollbar may be needed due to that as much as it is needed to protect seated back passengers.

Hadn’t thought of that, but I can’t imagine the fleet/van configuration would be giving up space for the rollbar.
that said, I’d be happy with the more traditional configuration, leaving the midgate in place and having a rear window that opens.

 

[Susan]

This could get very very interesting. AZFox already posted my top question..
i’m wondering if the more they see same or similar question they see the importance of the issue.

That's what I'm hoping. I plan to ask about that too. Along with:

-Can I get rails on that topper?
-What's the dynamic roof load of the Slate with this topper?

Also asking about dimensions of the roof, the frunk and the bed.

Got my invite, looking forward to this event. 😃