2017 X 100D - 2nd owner - how do i know i have "full tow package" and not hitch?

[tommytuna]

Hi folks - took possession of a 2017 X 100 D just yesterday! It has the 2" hitch receiver on it but discovered after that there is no tow mode in the software. How do i know for certain that the right "trailer" hardware is properly installed vs. just some accessory hitch for bikes/skiis. Previous owner said he had it installed by SC just last year but never needed to tow so he didn't really have much detail (he used it for bikes). He recalled paying 1600 for upgrade but wasn't sure - below are a couple pics of the bar part i see underneath. Is this the full 5000 lb trailer hardware? he also has the wiring hardness that came with it and the little square kit.

Assume the SC may have just forgotten to enable the Software?

 

[Need]

I thought Tow Mode was for when you are being towed (like by a tow truck)? Oh I think it is called Trailer mode? According to this thread, you may have to call to get it enabled:
Tow Mode - No Tow Package

 

[tommytuna]

Sorry my bad - yes "Trailer Mode" which is activated in the menus. What i want to ensure is that i also have the right hardware on the car/bumper. It looks like i do based on the big bar i can see in the pics?

 

[P85_DA]

This is the tow package not sure why u don’t see in software but u should have tow mode ..earlier Xs had an accessories hitch option but yours is the full tow hitch

 

[tommytuna]

checked other thread - sounds like that could be my issue..

This is the tow package not sure why u don’t see in software but u should have tow mode ..earlier Xs had an accessories hitch option but yours is the full tow hitch

ok sweet that is the confirmation i was looking for. I looked up the part number that was on that part and it brought me to this ebay page with the full bar. So assume this puppy can tow 5000 lbs i asked the original owner if he could lookup the receipt / service record and will call SC to get it sorted in the SW.

Tesla Oris Electrical Tow Hitch Bar 17-20 Trailer Hitch Oem 10057987-001 | eBay

 

[P85_DA]

So assume this puppy can tow 5000 lbs

As long as u don’t have 22s ... read @ohmman posts on towing some good info there that I was able to leverage

 

[tommytuna]

yup sticking with 20s for that very reason.

Going to order the XRACK carrier as well - brilliant concept for extra storage. Bit bummed their cybermonday promo code expired before day was out. Seeing if they will honor code tomorrow.

 

[P85_DA]

I personally have never used the hitch i get bad range already as I have P and ride on 22s ..never use the heater and I can barely go 215 miles on a 90% charge