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Any after market for Hitch Cover Plate?
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gunthermic
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I remove a few of the extra clips. Hitch cover stays on and is much easier to put back on. But i too wish there was something a little better, even if it was an aftermarket product.
using the LivingTesla tools help..
using the LivingTesla tools help..
It may depend on where you live and the type of weather you experience but leaving the cover on would prevent build up of dust/dirt/snow/ice.
Koolio46
Member
Nope, you're not. I'm in the exact same boat. haha.
I was going to pull the cover off when I took delivery to confirm but I asked the SA and he said he's never heard of or experienced someone getting a Y without the hitch receiver if they ordered it from factory. Also, I confirmed the software has the trailer setting enabled, which from past vehicle experience (X5 and SQ5), that doesn't get enabled unless if the hitch and wiring harness are installed.
I have the LivingTesla tools so may try to pop off my cover later this week...but I'm in no rush since I won't be towing until Spring/Summer of next year.
rxlawdude
Active Member
And Tesla specifically states the cover should be left on when the hitch is not in use.
Agree with all that the current cover design sucks.
Chaverim
Member
The handle I made for mine works great. No removal of clips and takes 2-3 seconds to remove panel.
Chaverim
Member
I do not have a hitch installed, but if I ever do get one I plan on having a bit of fun with it and make up something with some fake exhaust pipes to put back in that place as a replacement cover. Then watch the looks I expect to get when people see an exhaust on a Tesla... 
Just got my hitch installed two days ago. I am really anxious to find an aftermarket hitch cover as well. At least it’s a bit easier to take off now that I cut off a few of the tabs.
Unfortunately Abstract Ocean said they hadn’t made any progress on making a cover, at least as of October 1st.
Unfortunately Abstract Ocean said they hadn’t made any progress on making a cover, at least as of October 1st.
Chaverim
Member
I just walked into the Service Center in Smithtown, NY and asked for two covers. Two days later the cover plates arrived and I picked them up. Easy peasy. I hope to carefully cut out the 2" x 2" area and design a closable flap for when the hitch is not in use.
I've thought about the square hole. I just have a bike rack but probably want to take if off to go grocery shopping etc without the rack so I might have to take the cover off fairly often anyway. Maybe the square hole with a knob on either side and a 'decorative' one when the rack is not on.
I've thought about something similar, how much were the hitch covers? I was going to cut the original and a replacement, with the replacement door oversize and held on with rare earth magnets. Or, break off all the tabs on one and put a small metal plate behind the cover on the top and bottom for the magnets to grab on to. I think that would look cleaner.
rxlawdude
Active Member
Well, I can report that leaving the hitch cover off does not adversely affect anything, even with a power washer.
Is there a clear drain path between the underbody plastic panels after you directly jet water into the hitch cover opening (such as if you had to clean off a bunch of muddy crud)?
rxlawdude
Active Member
We were in Sedona for a month and there was an accumulation of Red Rock dust all over. I don't know about a drain path, but there was absolutely no water in the bumper when I put the rack on after the wash.
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