Model X Tow Hitch

[jewilson2]

First time attempting to use the hitch this weekend. My standard hitches do not fit in the Model X receiver. I thought it was the standard "Reese style" 2" x 2" but it doesn't fit. They fit in all my other vehicles though.

Has anyone else experienced this? Are we supposed to be using a smaller hitch mount or is my Tesla receiver no good?

 

[TexasTeslaRacing]

Should be a 2''x2" hitch receiver. Can you post pictures?

 

[ecarfan]

My standard hitches do not fit in the Model X receiver.

Please post photos of what you are trying to insert into the X receiver. Many people have posted on TMC about towing with an X — including me — and have not mentioned that kind of problem.

 

[jewilson2]

I'll take some photos when I get the X back (in service) so you guys can see what i'm talking about. It's a standard 2" x 2" square "male" Reese ball mount and it will not fit into the Tesla "female" receiver. Crazy, I know.

 

[DCGOO]

I'll take some photos when I get the X back (in service) so you guys can see what i'm talking about. It's a standard 2" x 2" square "male" Reese ball mount and it will not fit into the Tesla "female" receiver. Crazy, I know.

It will be tight, but you should be able to get it in. I borrowed a utility trailer from my sister-in-law a while ago. The ball mount had been sitting for a couple of years. It took about 30 minutes to scrape off the rust, some steel wool and WD-40 to get it in, but eventually made it. A hammer helps too.

 

[ShawnA]

Hi Jewilson2,

Follow what everyone here says...
I have recently purchase some different ball mounts to fit into the Bosal receiver.
The brand that I used was Curt.
The Curts are good ball mounts, but they seem to be heavily painted for corrosion resistance.
If you are at your hitch store, you may have to try a few before one fits.
If you are at home dealing with it, look at any marks on the 2 x 2 ball mount to see if the paint
is scuffed in any areas. These areas may need some sanding to allow a proper fit.

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[Uncle Paul]

Best to use the hitch that came with your Tesla, however I have been able to use other hitches interchangebly with no problem in mine.

 

[ecarfan]

Best to use the hitch that came with your Tesla, however I have been able to use other hitches interchangebly with no problem in mine.

The OP is using the Tesla hitch. As I understand it he is trying to connect his hitch ball (which does not come with the Model X) to the Tesla hitch receiver and is having difficulty.

 

[jewilson2]

The OP is using the Tesla hitch. As I understand it he is trying to connect his hitch ball (which does not come with the Model X) to the Tesla hitch receiver and is having difficulty.

Correct. I am using the Tesla provided RECEIVER with one of my existing hitch/ball mounts.

Mystery solved. I have a few of these hitches.....like 5. Just so happens, the one I decided to take with me last weekend to use in the X didn't fit. It's the newest one (no scratches) so of course I picked it. Now that I have the X home and tried them all, It's the only freaking one that doesn't fit.

So, nothing to see here folks. Other than make sure your brand new 2" x 2" ball mount doesn't have 1/8" of new paint on it.

Sorry for the confusion.