Model X towing bar Specs

[panabrite]

Hello, I am not sure if this has been posted before, but was surprised to see this on the oem Hitch. I currently have a 2 inch drop to level off the trailer. According to the specs it not allowed. My understanding of this is no drop in hitch, just level with top of receiver or a max of 3/4 of an inch above. Doesn't leave much adjustability . Maybe I am understanding it wrong?

 

[nhatman]

 

[panabrite]

Thanks, I missed the last sentence as it is not in the actual diagram measurements. It does show it on the hitch bar diagram in the pic I took. Time to look for a welded straight ball mount. Hopefully I can set the right height with suspension.

 

[IvesSM]

Walmart has a wide selection of straight bars with a 2" ball.

I'm curious what kind of trailer this is that has such a low hitch point.

I suspect your suspension is already set to LOW so any attempt to have the suspension go any lower to accommodate a low hitch point I think it's out of the question.

There is only 1 setting lower than LOW and that is for higher speed driving.

-stew

 

[buckets0fun]

If you require more towing capacity or higher tongue weight you'll need to upgrade to the class iv hitch that's offered for the model X.

 

[IvesSM]

@buckets0fun I wasn't aware that Tesla offered an upgrade to the model X hitch. Can u elaborate please?

Where is it listed?

 

[buckets0fun]

@buckets0fun I wasn't aware that Tesla offered an upgrade to the model X hitch. Can u elaborate please?

Where is it listed?

apologies, it's a class 3.

A simple search nets you what many of us use due to the junk that is the bosal version.

2022 X class iii hitch receiver vertical wt limit

It looks like the manual may have not been updated recently in regards to model X towing. Towing package has been standard since 2017. Did the model X 2022 refresh keep everything the same with hitch receiver? Is it any stronger? Can it carry more vertical weight than the manual says? Thule...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[panabrite]

Walmart has a wide selection of straight bars with a 2" ball.

I'm curious what kind of trailer this is that has such a low hitch point.

I suspect your suspension is already set to LOW so any attempt to have the suspension go any lower to accommodate a low hitch point I think it's out of the question.

There is only 1 setting lower than LOW and that is for higher speed driving.

-stew

Yeah, still looking for a straight bar. Most we are finding locally have multi ball on the straight bar. We purchased a ProLite Lounge. Roughly 2000 lbs loaded, pulls great with the 2 inch drop hitch and sits level. I only notice the sticker on the hitch crawling underneath, stating no drop.

 

[panabrite]

This is with a 2 inch drop in low.

 

[slyguy_28]

This is with a 2 inch drop in low.

That is a super cute trailer. Looks comfy!