MX Hitch?

[SoCalNick]

I got the wife a 2020 Model X.
It comes with a tow-hitch thing in a foam box/bag in the trunk...
It does not come with a tow-ball.

What do I need to get to be able to tow a trailer?

 

[scottf200]

What do I need to get to be able to tow a trailer?

Depends on the 'trailer'. Camper of a given size or small flatbed for getting wood from Lowes.

Trailer Hitch Mount with 2-Inch Ball & Pin - Google Search

 

[ohmman]

I got the wife a 2020 Model X.
It comes with a tow-hitch thing in a foam box/bag in the trunk...
It does not come with a tow-ball.

What do I need to get to be able to tow a trailer?

As mentioned above, it depends on what you're trying to tow. Note that the Bosal hitch adapter in the box has a label on it that defines some stringent limits on offsets, so make sure whatever ball mount you get stays within those offsets.

 

[RedXowner]

Make sure and check the exact trailer you plan to tow for the ball size. Common sizes are 1 7/8", 2", and 2 1/4" with 2" now the most popular. You should NOT ever tow a trailer with the wrong size trailer ball. Very unsafe. Also make sure to cross the safety chains/cables when hooking them to the trailer hitch on the car.

 

[ecarfan]

What do I need to get to be able to tow a trailer?

The type of trailer you are going to tow will determine what type of ball you need and whether or not you also need to install a brake controller in your car. California law requires trailers over 1,500 lbs gross weight to have their own brakes. See DMV allows customers to avoid coming to a DMV office for 60 days - California DMV

Trailers can have “surge brakes” (see What are Surge Brakes and How do they Work? - Trailer Valet) or electrically powered brakes; the latter will require a brake controller. See Installing a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller in a Model X

If you want to tow a “travel trailer” or “camper trailer” you will want a 2” hitch ball.
Towing with a Tesla

 

[Soey22]

If you want the best hitch that absorbs some shocks and bumps, I personally am using a
GEN-Y hitch rated to 7,000 lb

• Fabricated with Heavy -Duty Steel
• Maintenance Free
• Reduces Trailer and Content Fatigue
• Eliminates Most Surging, Bucking, and Chucking
• Increases the Life of the Truck and Trailer Electronics
• Increases Ride Quality
• Improves Overall Safety
• Durable Powder Coat Finish
• Engineered using SOLIDWORKS software

The best cushion trailer hitch

 

[scottf200]

Where's @SoCalNick ?

 

[ecarfan]

If you want the best hitch that absorbs some shocks and bumps, I personally am using a
GEN-Y hitch rated to 7,000 lb

What are you towing with that hitch?

Where's @SoCalNick ?

Overwhelmed with questions and information...

 

[Soey22]

What are you towing with that hitch?

Overwhelmed with questions and information...

Nothing fancy just a Neo Cargo trailer, filled with commercial ride on floor scrubbers. Easy to ride them up and down the ramp. Just strap the wheels down to the E-tracks and the Gen-Y hitch helps with MX air suspension not taking such a beating, its like having a small car in there.
NAV (NAVR+NAVF) Cargo Trailers - NEO Trailers

Both Trailer & Hitch are rated at 7k lbs GVWR but I don’t tow more than 4k lbs which I find is an extremely comfortable ride.

 

[ecarfan]

I personally am using a
GEN-Y hitch rated to 7,000 lb...Both Trailer & Hitch are rated at 7k lbs GVWR but I don’t tow more than 4k lbs which I find is an extremely comfortable ride.

I just want to point out that @Soey22 is towing with a Model X (based on his signature) which is rated for up to 5K lbs with the 20” wheels. I thought there might be some confusion because he is using a hitch ball product called the “GEN-Y” and this is a Model Y forum.

The Model Y hitch is rated to 3.5K lbs.

 

[Yinn]

I just want to point out that @Soey22 is towing with a Model X (based on his signature) which is rated for up to 5K lbs with the 20” wheels. I thought there might be some confusion because he is using a hitch ball product called the “GEN-Y” and this is a Model Y forum.

The Model Y hitch is rated to 3.5K lbs.

I had to double check, it's the Model X forum! We get reduced to 3.5k on the 22" wheels too.

As for tow ball, when in doubt...
Triple Ball Trailer Hitch

I have personally been using this one: 2 in. Ball Hitch for over 4 years now towing a variety of trailers and loading it all the way up to the limit. It fits the specs required to the T. Cheap and effective. I have a couple others that are fancier and lighter, but I go back to this one. It's simple and durable and welded ball eliminates any torquing worries.

 

[Soey22]

I get how one could mistakenly post in the wrong forum but I don’t really know what to say when the tittle of the thread says MX hitch??

I just want to point out that @Soey22 is towing with a Model X (based on his signature) which is rated for up to 5K lbs with the 20” wheels. I thought there might be some confusion because he is using a hitch ball product called the “GEN-Y” and this is a Model Y forum.

The Model Y hitch is rated to 3.5K lbs.

 

[ecarfan]

I had to double check, it's the Model X forum!

My apologies. Of course you are right. I got confused; too much switching between towing threads in the X and Y forums!