Tesla sent out a mobile Ranger today to install the factory tow hitch. It was the Rangers first install so after bolting on the tow bar he tried to place the reinforcement bar over the hitch but it did not fit.
The instructions on his laptop called for the reinforcement bar to be put back so he called Tesla Service and another tech said to leave it off.
Anyway, my question is, has anyone seen this installed before or do you know if the silver reinforced bar should be put back?
There are some videos of third-party tow hitches where the reinforce bar is left off, but then there are some that reuse it. The problem is I have not seen any install videos for the original factory tow hitch so any additional information would be appreciated!
I am including a photo of the original silver reinforcement bar, and also the black tow hitch.
The instructions on his laptop called for the reinforcement bar to be put back so he called Tesla Service and another tech said to leave it off.
Anyway, my question is, has anyone seen this installed before or do you know if the silver reinforced bar should be put back?
There are some videos of third-party tow hitches where the reinforce bar is left off, but then there are some that reuse it. The problem is I have not seen any install videos for the original factory tow hitch so any additional information would be appreciated!
I am including a photo of the original silver reinforcement bar, and also the black tow hitch.