Sorry to rehash this topic but I didn't see any current discussions.
I have an order in for a Model Y with factory tow package, intending to tow a small travel trailer (Alto F1743, 2700 lb GVWR). I was surprised to see this .75" hitch rise limitation which rules out towing any of the Alto trailers (by a margin of several inches in rise) and I imagine almost any other travel trailer. At least if keeping the trailer level is important which it is to me.
From this and Alto forums, youtube videos, and elsewhere it seems the consensus is to ignore this limitation? I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that and am considering canceling my order. Presumably some engineer somewhere had a reason for this limit, does anyone have any insight into why? I'm aware of the theory that it was copy/pasted from the very different Model X hitch design which seems plausible but doesn't offer much comfort given the Model Y manual is still unambiguous on the topic.
TIA for any insight.
I have an order in for a Model Y with factory tow package, intending to tow a small travel trailer (Alto F1743, 2700 lb GVWR). I was surprised to see this .75" hitch rise limitation which rules out towing any of the Alto trailers (by a margin of several inches in rise) and I imagine almost any other travel trailer. At least if keeping the trailer level is important which it is to me.
From this and Alto forums, youtube videos, and elsewhere it seems the consensus is to ignore this limitation? I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that and am considering canceling my order. Presumably some engineer somewhere had a reason for this limit, does anyone have any insight into why? I'm aware of the theory that it was copy/pasted from the very different Model X hitch design which seems plausible but doesn't offer much comfort given the Model Y manual is still unambiguous on the topic.
TIA for any insight.