Rossy
Member
I didn't get to take the trailer out today because I need a washer I don't have to adjust the drawbar properly. I did get the wiring set up and the cover back in place though.
Great photos. Thanks.
You can install our site as a web app on your iOS device by utilizing the Add to Home Screen feature in Safari. Please see this thread for more details on this.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I didn't get to take the trailer out today because I need a washer I don't have to adjust the drawbar properly. I did get the wiring set up and the cover back in place though.
Great photos. Thanks.
...Anybody have a good step by step video/set of pics on removing the rear bumper? I see that is the hardest step for me.
Got a big speeding ticket while towing on I5 iSummer 2019. So now California towing I’m goin 59mph. Much bigger state now ~$400 or so later.Vacaville, Corning.
Interesting. I’m wondering if spraying some additional black paint on the mating surfaces wouldn’t be in order...hmmm.And additionally, those installing the hitches in the future should consider additional isolation of the hitch as was done in the article by putting a layer of hard plastic between the hitch and body. I can't speak to how that might compromise the engineering of the hitch. Hopefully Draw-Tite will have a solution.
I also have concerns about the stock hitch on the MX -- was there any additional shielding there? I wonder if Tesla will have a problem here in the future.
THAT is beautiful. I need to order a replacement cover. We camo a couple weekends a month so I’ve left the cover off originally, then it fell off about a year ago and I haven’t replaced it...A 2” hole saw works perfectly for the wiring harness and 7-pin cassette. I had to use some temporary screws to mount the 7-pin, since the stock ones are metal screws. But I’ll replace later. Done!
View attachment 593188
Great photos!So I finally got mine all together with some towing coming this weekend. I did the hitch in June.
But finally out the female plug connector in.
Messed it up orientation wise - as I thought i out it on the drivers side but it was passenger and then, too far to the outside.
So only two bolts but sits flush and figure the $10 hitch cover is cheaper than the huge under cover plastic. I can always buy another one and redo it.
View attachment 598865
View attachment 598866
View attachment 598867
View attachment 598868
I’ve towed three years with stock setup. No issues. U-Haul trailers, kayak trailers and our 3500# travel trailer. Upgrading to Draw-Tite this week as we just bought a 3800-4809# trailer and plan on using WDH.@ohmman how strongly would you recommend a new X owner looking at 19-22' switch to the Draw-Tite over the stock tow package and for which reasons? I am thinking of pulling a rental with the stock hitch setup, then if everyone enjoys the experience I may upgrade like you have. Thanks!
The spec for tonque weight (torque arm only Bosal to hitch ball) is different than for a cantilevered cargo carrier or bike rack (torque arm to center of mass of the attached system)The Bosal should be good to 500#? Dis I miss the memo? Been towing 4 years with no issues 200-300# tongue weight. No issues.
Yes if you are towing a trailer but if you are hanging a bike rack or hitch carrier it is only 120lbs
It's more the vertical offset that is the issue. The two bike rack still has a CG a couple feet above the Bosal attachment point. Acceleration, braking, and turning causes that CG and lever arm to torque the connection. What's worse is the slop in the connection causes a hamner effect when the accelerations reverse.Which is true, but that it lacks any acknowledgement of horizontal distance effect is weird. Are they being overly conservative thinking it's a 4-bike rack that's hanging 2'-3' from the vehicle, or a 2-bike rack that's just inches away but carrying heavy eBikes?
It's more the vertical offset that is the issue. The two bike rack still has a CG a couple feet above the Bosal attachment point. Acceleration, braking, and turning causes that CG and lever arm to torque the connection. What's worse is the slop in the connection causes a hamner effect when the accelerations reverse.
The load produced by a horizontal offset is different than vertical depending which way the acceleration is applied. A horizontal offset gives torque on bumps and turns. A vertical one gives torque on braking/ acceleration and turning.High-end eBikes typically have relatively low COGs due to motors mounted in the bottom bracket and batteries mounted as low as possible in the frame for handling. With a platform rack I doubt the COG is 24" above the hitch. Rotation is rotation, and distance horizontally is no different, torque-wise, than distance vertically. Good bike racks typically provide good connections with not actual slop/play, but there is, of course, deformation as the 2" hitch can only do so much in terms of leverage.
because the allowed vertical offset to the Bosal is quite small.
Unfortunately I can’t fit the X in my garage, so this will have to be outdoor surgery!
Just back the MX into the garage partway. This should protect you from the worst of the weather. You should have plenty of room with only 1/3 of the vehicle in the garage.
Can you please post a picture standing back 10' or so and from the side? I would love to see how much it protrudes.A 2” hole saw works perfectly for the wiring harness and 7-pin cassette. I had to use some temporary screws to mount the 7-pin, since the stock ones are metal screws. But I’ll replace later. Done!
View attachment 593189
View attachment 593188