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Model Y Tow Hitch package from Tesla Store
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Flybuddy
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Same part# I gave to SA. I offered to pay for it and was still told can't order an X part for a Y. Where did you see no Vin required?
Flybuddy
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I have a MY built 7.8.20, and ordered the tow hitch shortly after taking delivery 7.18.20. The $1200.00 + tax kit arrived in my SC several weeks ago. I was in that SC (Syosset, NY) 48 hours ago, and they made a series of calls on my behalf. They informed me that the part to which the hitch must be bolted is missing from my build, is on back order, and will be unavailable until approximately November.
This, apparently, is the part in question:
LOWER TRUNK ASSEMBLY
Part #: 1508656-00-D
It is not listed in Model Y parts. Was curious if it's a plastic cover type part or something structural. If it's just plastic it might be possible to install hitch now for use and add cover later. If it's structural, no such luck. Anyone have any idea what this part actually is?
They told me, on the two occasions when I inquired, that the part is the "Hitch Receiver" and it is the part to which the ordered Tow Hitch bolts. I have no way of verifying this, but have read elsewhere that in Sandy Munro's stripdown videos he makes mention that this part is missing from his vehicle.
Flybuddy
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Thx, found it on there and called SA..He was thankful for the help and promised he would get. I asked him about the lower truck assembly. He thinks it's a plastic fascia but it's still listed as needed for install. He also thinks the November date is not too far fetched and rattled off a bunch of various major parts that have been backordered for weeks. Said he would follow through on it. Doubt we'll see it for months but, at least I won't be planning any more trips--better off knowing.
The good news is that they're opening a large SC just a few miles from me on 9/14, current one is 80 miles.
If you are talking about the plate that covers the hitch, then it is also listed as over-the-counter no VIN required.
Flybuddy
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No, not the cover this is the part that's needed before they will schedule installation.
LOWER TRUNK ASSEMBLY
Part #: 1508656-00-D
It does show up on parts list now (link below)..It's the actual rear trunk cavity, assume it's slightly smaller and molded to allow hitch bar to fit.
https://epc.tesla.com/#/systemGroups/81824?partNumber=1508656-00-D&partId=15061724
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Took the Y in yesterday morning to the Kearny Mesa SC in San Diego (appointment at 8:30am) to have the Tow Hitch installed, got a call later that afternoon that the part hasn’t even arrived. I told him that Tesla Parts shipped it to their location 2 weeks ago. Also told them that there is a tow kit available at the Miramar SC location with my Vin# on it. Should have it back today finally. This service guy at the Kearny Mess location is new or still being trained. They gave me $200.00 Uber voucher with a 3 day expiration date on it.
Fred
Fred
I got it at the end of November, and it arrived at my local service center like two weeks later. I never got a shipping notice, but was contacted by a service rep. Weird thing is, they also sent me to different service center than I set it up for. I think they must have extra sets laying around. Getting it installed next Tuesday, so we'll see how it goes.
BigPoppa
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Mobile service just installed my tow hitch this past week. If it's available in your area, it's definitely installable by their mobile techs.
Depends, I had Moblie service showing up, then they cancelled stating it can only be installed at the SC, so it depends on your area.
My hitch was shipped to the SC, they call you that the parts are in, then you set up and appointment on the App to have it installed.
BigPoppa
Member
The mobile service tech brought it out to my house. I made sure to mention in the service app that I didn't have the tow hitch at my home and that it was at my closest service center.
How close is the ball to the bumper in your set up? It looks pretty close in the picture, but that could just be the angle.
Also, what ball height do you have from the ground?
I'm wanting to order a Y, but holding out until I can see one with a tow hitch package installed so I can ensure the hitch meets my needs. Unfortunately the local SC doesn't seem to be able to show me anything with the tow package :-(
Midnightsun
Active Member
These are really nice, full aluminum, won't rust and the paint cannot get all scratched up because there is none. Works perfectly on the Y and can be flipped over for a 2" rize which is most likely what you will need. https://www.amazon.com/Trimax-TRZ2A...eywords=aluminum+hitch&qid=1611666227&sr=8-28
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