towing

There has been discussion about energy consumption in a number of Model X towing threads (1). The real world information from these threads provides value to those who are considering purchasing, renting, or otherwise using a travel trailer. The data are extremely sparse right now, but at least...

So, I'm noticing that Wh/mi is improved on side streets versus highway driving at 75-80 MPH. Having done that, I ran five trials on EVTripPlanner.com to see what the Wh/mi in a hypothetical drive, via mostly side streets, to cover a final 5 miles to some superchargers. My info averages to 215...

I tried a search, but could not find the answer I was seeking. Was having a discussion with a coworker who mentioned they will be towing cars from our parking lot if not properly registered. This got me thinking . . . . Is it possible for a random tow truck to grab the S and tow it away (using...

I am a long time lurker and hopefully a Model X owner in the near future (still haven't pulled the trigger). I am curious if anyone has insight as to what kind of range I could expect with a 90D while towing this trailer. It is approximately 1800 lbs. All of the examples I've seen have been...

This week my family took a vacation to Donner Lake in the North Lake Tahoe Area. We took our Model X and towed a pair of jet skis on a double trailer. I was very nervous about the climb up the hill and can report that the X did great. We have a P90D and the available towing power is amazing...

Does anyone have any insight on the tongue weight limit on the hitch? I ordered the accessory hitch, not the towing package. The Tesla owners manual says the limit is 120lbs, but the hitch itself, the 2 inch Bosal, says 500 lbs with <22inch wheels, and 350 lbs with 22 inch wheels. This 350...

We are about to purchase an Airstream 22ft Bambi Sport (a single axle, 4500 lb GVWR) to tow with our X. It is the trailer that was pulled by the X at the intro. We are thinking about what kind of hitch to prevent sway that we should have. Any opinions from more experienced trailer haulers?

Hello, planning to tow my boat , about 3000lbs from SF Bay Area to Tahoe this summer in a Model X 90D. Anyone have any such experience?The only iffy part of the journey is from supercharger from Rocklin to Truckee supercharger where it's 80 miles apart. But I think it an up and down hill drive...

Does anyone have any real experience towing something substantial with the Model X? I am considering purchasing one and before I do I want to better understand the towing situation. I have been trying to get information but not very successfully. I talked to someone at Tesla who actually said...

Does anyone with a hitch mounted bike or cargo rack know what is the impact on Autosteer? I would really like to have Autosteer for long distance travel vacations when the cargo and/or bike rack would be most needed. I did notice that "Tow mode" will allow Autopilot but disable Autosteer, so...

I'm trying to decide (within the next 2 days before my MX configuration gets locked down) whether to change my order to include the Towing Package or leave it as the Accessory Hitch. I have NO need to tow, but I need more than 120lbs of vertical weight capacity that the new 2" Accessory Hitch...

Here's a video of the Model X launching a 16' fiberglass boat with my company's electric outboard motor prototype system on board: To appreciate this, you'll want the audio on.

From: Sterling Anderson, Tesla’s former Model X Program Director and now Autopilot Program Director Fun fact: many high-performance cars cross the quarter mile line faster when towed by a Model X than they do on their own four wheels. Fun experiment: Load an Alpha Romeo 4C on a trailer Hook...

I've been thinking about towing a trailer with the Model X, and it occurred to me that AutoPilot may be disabled while towing, or at a minimum not recommended. Specifically, I'm thinking of some of the reports of occasional "jerky" movement, which would be unwelcome when hauling any trailer. I...

I just wanted to float an idea that I had for the Model X. It seems likely that Tesla will officially support towing with the Model X, but not with the Model S. Given that, what do you think about a "trailer mode" to be used when pulling a trailer? I started thinking about this when I learned...

I have personally been asked many questions around EV power trains and how having so much torque would be great for an EV pickup (or model x) for towing. I personally am interested in this topic but have found lacking any credible and useful information around the subject. Was wondering if...