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    Model Y LR Towing Setup with Links

    See here for my trailer brake solution: Redarc hidden trailer brake Link to brake controller: Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller - it worked flawlessly: I have seen lots of videos with people towing and the tow chains always bothered me - they drag on the lip below the receiver. There is...
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    Installing Hidden Trailer Brake - Redarc Tow Pro Elite

    PS - Trailer is an Aliner Expedition. 2304 lbs. with a 257 lb. tongue weight (dry). It is probably 2800 lbs. loaded with a 300 lb. tongue weight.
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    Installing Hidden Trailer Brake - Redarc Tow Pro Elite

    Yes, towed 79 miles last weekend. 68mph on the thruway, many hills. Left at 85% arrived at 13%. Site had a 110, 30A and 50A connection. Camper has a 30A plug, but we only needed fridge and LEDs, so I plugged the Tesla into the 50A and gave it 30A. Camper stayed plugged into the 30A and both had...
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    ANY brake controller that supports Tesla’s 15.5 v? Towing over 1500 lbs.

    I had the same issue - see my solution here: Installing Hidden Trailer Brake - Redarc Tow Pro Elite
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    Installing Hidden Trailer Brake - Redarc Tow Pro Elite

    I wish it was that easy. I thought about it. Others have tried without full success - or at least opening the door to another problem. I spoke to Tesla and they hinted a solution is in the works. I still need power there to charge my battery.
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    Installing Hidden Trailer Brake - Redarc Tow Pro Elite

    I ordered my 2023 MYLR with the factory tow hitch. I expected the hitch and wiring to perform like all the other tow vehicles I have had (I was coming from a BMW X3). Nope. Tesla does not supply 12V+ power to pin 4 due to the upgraded Li-ion battery: This means that a brake controller like...
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    Tesla Y Trailer Brake Controller

    I got confirmation from Tesla that the Curt Echo is not compatible. that said, the service rep winked at me and said stay tuned for an aftermarket workaround because so many people ask. Fingers crossed.