Model X Towing a Boat

[adelman]

That sounds rather high for a boat of that size, and looking at the way it's sitting on the trailer I'd expect it to be much less than that. I have a 23 footer and can easily lift the tongue up, though admittedly mine should have more tongue weight than it does.

Actually, I'd consider 450# approaching dangerously light for a 4850# trailer. It should be 10-15% of the total trailer weight. Too light, and the trailer is prone to sway.

I don't believe Tesla publishes a tongue-weight limit, but remember that the tongue weight you do have comes out of the GVWR as payload (on any car).

 

[JRP3]

I never subscribed to the 10-15% of total weight figure, especially with multi axle trailers, (and I've worked in the recreational marine industry for over 25 years). It depends on the specific vehicle/trailer/load combination but with most setups I've found you can tow just fine with closer to 5% of total weight.

 

[MaxK]

Here is the Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight ratings for the X:

 

[Macgaver]

So it seem to be a legacy Bosal removable hitch like this demo. Good choice, they seem to have many accessories

Review of the Bosal Hidden Euro Trailer Hitch with Removable Receiver - etrailer.com - YouTube

 

[Lyon]

So it seem to be a legacy Bosal removable hitch like this demo. Good choice, they seem to have many accessories

Review of the Bosal Hidden Euro Trailer Hitch with Removable Receiver - etrailer.com - YouTube

Good find. I'm glad they're not creating their own solutions for everything.Use existing solutions when they're available and they meet your needs.

 

[1208]

Oh on land.

Seemed to do it with ease as if it wasn't there. Impressive.

 

[PeterK]

Here is the Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight ratings for the X:

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Max, thank you for sharing. In the other thread you mentioned you were having a hard time getting the receiver attached. Did it turn out easier once you figured it out?

 

[MaxK]

Max, thank you for sharing. In the other thread you mentioned you were having a hard time getting the receiver attached. Did it turn out easier once you figured it out?

Yes, Adelman pointed out my mistake. To install, you have to turn a knob, pull out the knob and turn further. I was skipping the last part. When you follow the instructions, it is quite easy.

 

[goneskiian]

Thanks for this video MaxK! Hope you get the issue keeping your X down worked out soon!

Would you be so kind as to measure the ground clearance to the underside of the hitch?

Thanks!

 

[Mark Z]

Great to see both the 20" and 22" weights shown for the future when those who ordered 22" wheels optionally replace them with 20" wheels.

 

[MaxK]

Would you be so kind as to measure the ground clearance to the underside of the hitch?

As soon as I get the car back, I will measure this.

 

[goneskiian]

As soon as I get the car back, I will measure this.

Thanks! Just saw in your other thread that they took it in.

 

[InTheShadows]

Is there a brake controller? If so is it progressive? If it doesn't have a controller can you or Tesla wire one in?

 

[pvogel]

Is there a brake controller? If so is it progressive? If it doesn't have a controller can you or Tesla wire one in?

No brake controller but wired for one to be installed. See adelman's thread in the driving dynamics subforum.

 

[andrewket]

Is the issue with your car related to towing? Low speeds...

 

[MaxK]

Is the issue with your car related to towing? Low speeds...

No, it is a fairly simple door latch part that needs to be replaced

 

[MaxK]

I have had questions about autopilot and towing. Here is the manual page on that topic the answers the questions pretty clearly.

 

[FarmerDave]

I have had questions about autopilot and towing. Here is the manual page on that topic the answers the questions pretty clearly.

That first paragraph seems silly. If the car knows you have connected a trailer (or disconnected), why doesn't it automatically enter/exit trailer mode with requiring you to do it? Later on it says the car does just that when detecting a heavy load without an electrical connection.

 

[andrewket]

That first paragraph seems silly. If the car knows you have connected a trailer (or disconnected), why doesn't it automatically enter/exit trailer mode with requiring you to do it? Later on it says the car does just that when detecting a heavy load without an electrical connection.

Sounds like it will detect it two ways: electrical connection, or a heavy load; the latter being a safeguard in case someone doesn't make an electrical connection.

Requiring you to do it on the electrical side is worthwhile as the driver is acknowledging that a variety of features are now disabled.

 

[FarmerDave]

Sounds like it will detect it two ways: electrical connection, or a heavy load; the latter being a safeguard in case someone doesn't make an electrical connection.

Requiring you to do it on the electrical side is worthwhile as the driver is acknowledging that a variety of features are now disabled.

The car notifies the driver in either case. When it goes into trailer mode it is a notice; when the electrical connection is made the notice asks the driver to enter trailer mode. Silly