is undercover necessary for installing Torklift Stealth EcoHitch with OEM rectangular cut out.

[coolmanfever]

hello all

I want to order and install

Tesla Model 3 hitch by EcoHitch®

Our Tesla Model 3 trailer hitch by EcoHitch® fits the 2017-2022 model. This Tesla Model 3 trailer hitch features our Stealth Design which means the receiver can be removed when not in-use to restore your vehicle to its factory look plus no large, bulky metal hitch hanging down low under your 3...

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My 2019 model 3 comes with OEM rectangular cut out. Do I have to buy any extra cover ? Will be getting Torklift Stealth Hitch be good enough? Is it necessary to get the undercover from torklift?

Tesla Model 3 Undercover - XA2002

The Tesla Undercover is designed to cover up the small access port on the bottom panel of the Tesla Model 3 When the hitch adapter is removed, the Undercover maintains factory designed aerodynamics and keeps any kind of debris or water from coming into the port when the receiver is not...

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[Stanwood Steve]

I believe the Torklift undercover is only necessary for those of us that "don't" have the updated rectangular cutout in the bottom panel. Mine is a 2018 so I'd need to purchase the cover from Torklift since I don't have the cutout in my panel already. I am looking at having the Ecohitch installed on my car, and that is what the shop lead me to believe was the case.

 

[Biscuitman]

I believe the Torklift undercover is only necessary for those of us that "don't" have the updated rectangular cutout in the bottom panel. Mine is a 2018 so I'd need to purchase the cover from Torklift since I don't have the cutout in my panel already. I am looking at having the Ecohitch installed on my car, and that is what the shop lead me to believe was the case.

 

[Biscuitman]

That is correct you do not need to buy the additional cover, you can use the one that is already with your 2019 .

 

[e-FTW]

I believe the Torklift undercover is only necessary for those of us that "don't" have the updated rectangular cutout in the bottom panel. Mine is a 2018 so I'd need to purchase the cover from Torklift since I don't have the cutout in my panel already. I am looking at having the Ecohitch installed on my car, and that is what the shop lead me to believe was the case.

I am going to be doing the same, but for a Stealth hitch. They do not offer a cover kit:

Sorry it does not. You can get a complete under panel rom Tesla for about $160 and it includes the removable access hatch.

Am wondering if the Torklift cover ($105) would work... Thoughts?
Feels like on could 3D print something rather cheaply that would clip around the edges. If not, might as well get the Tesla part, which seems to work fine.