Confirmation - you can add accessory or towing package after delivery

[Jeremy Yip]

is it possible just to order the accessory hitch? i mean the 2" receiver... I got the tow package but it only same with the tow ball... I will be in Seattle in June

 

[cokey]

I need to get a 2" receiver too, but I'm in Europe. Has anyone ordered just the hitch receiver?

 

[Racerx22b]

Mine was missing when I took delivery so they had to order a replacement hitch. Therefore, it is possible to get one. You just need to speak with the parts person at the Tesla store (assuming you have those where you are). Apologies for my ignorance.

Jason

 

[cokey]

Yep, I wrote to my contact at the Service Center and we'll see. I guess it should be available for ordering, as anyone could lose their hitch receiver...

 

[Jeremy Yip]

Well, they said the 2" hitch is only for the north american market. so they can't order it in Hong Kong...
But without it I can't get any of the bike racks...

I would really like to reach out to see if I can order one. Does anyone have any contact at the service centre that I can message in Seattle. Since I will be in Seattle for work in June, would really be helpful if I can just pick one up then...
Or if anyone is willing to sell me theirs, I would really appreciate it too!

Mine was missing when I took delivery so they had to order a replacement hitch. Therefore, it is possible to get one. You just need to speak with the parts person at the Tesla store (assuming you have those where you are). Apologies for my ignorance.

Jason

 

[Jeremy Yip]

Will they let you order it in Europe? According to them it's only for the North American market...

I need to get a 2" receiver too, but I'm in Europe. Has anyone ordered just the hitch receiver?

 

[cokey]

I don't have a response yet, probably in a few days. I guess they'll say they can't order this in Europe
Then I'll email the service center in Houston, TX if I could order from them. I have an address in Houston, so it could be delivered there. I'm not sure if they would allow me to order the US part at all, even from an US SC, since my VIN is European...

 

[cokey]

If anyone in Houston or nearby is willing to order one for me, I'll be happy to pay a premium for the favor. Paid in advance, of course =)

 

[boaterva]

So, can someone clarify? What's different in/with the European version? Or other continent? I would have thought all were 2 inches/50 mm. But something must be different in local (as it were) standards here... Bjorn's looks like '2 inches', but of course you can't tell precise measurements in a video... Does the actual device have to be locally tested by some agency?

 

[cokey]

In Europe the cars are delivered with the ballhead receiver

In the US, the receiver is 2"

 

[boaterva]

Gotcha, and then 'we' (USA), put any 2 inch one we want into it, I assume. Thanks!

 

[ohmman]

Gotcha, and then 'we' (USA), put any 2 inch one we want into it, I assume. Thanks!

Any 2 inch ball will fit but there are restrictions on the hitch receiver that show that you can't have a drop, can only have a < 0.75" rise, and the ball mount should not extend more than 8" from the hitch pin. Photo attached. This is a pretty limiting set of guidelines, since trailers often dictate ball height.

 

[boaterva]

Thanks @ohmman, glad it at least comes with the requirements attached to it! I guess the details are in the 'instructions', as that graphic isn't too clear (never mind being 'european'!). I'll definitely be sure to take a look when I get my hands on one.

 

[ohmman]

Thanks @ohmman, glad it at least comes with the requirements attached to it! I guess the details are in the 'instructions', as that graphic isn't too clear (never mind being 'european'!). I'll definitely be sure to take a look when I get my hands on one.

Unfortunately, that's as instructive as it gets. Nothing else comes with the hitch kit.

 

[Jeremy Yip]

Thanks @ohmman, glad it at least comes with the requirements attached to it! I guess the details are in the 'instructions', as that graphic isn't too clear (never mind being 'european'!). I'll definitely be sure to take a look when I get my hands on one.

I would be interested in getting one too! If that's possible. As with Cokey I'm happy to pay a premium for the trouble.

 

[rainforest]

Excuse me if I missed this, but what is the conclusion in terms of the maximum weight I can put on the hitch when mounted a bike rack? I have 4 bikes and a 75lb rack.

 

[Andersonimes]

I have a 75lbs bike rack as well. I noticed the load is pretty far from the hitch on mine, so I'm going to use the max 350lbs number. This means I've got 275lbs of bikes I could put on it. Seems doable.

 

[MP3Mike]

Excuse me if I missed this, but what is the conclusion in terms of the maximum weight I can put on the hitch when mounted a bike rack? I have 4 bikes and a 75lb rack.

I think Bosal has said for non-trailer loads 120lbs. is the maximum. (I got that information from this thread: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/1711311/)

 

[rainforest]

I think Bosal has said for non-trailer loads 120lbs. is the maximum. (I got that information from this thread: Model X hitch accessory overload ?)

Then how can people move 4 bikes?

 

[ohmman]

Then how can people move 4 bikes?

Unfortunately, with a different vehicle or a different hitch.