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Tesla Y & towing
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smcginnis
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Also in the Model Y User Manual:
“Note: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch receiver only to pull the vehicle to a safe location, such as onto a flatbed truck.” At page 205.
“Note: Vehicles equipped with a hitch receiver cannot be pulled from the rear tow eye. Use the tow bar or hitch receiver only to pull the vehicle to a safe location, such as onto a flatbed truck.” At page 205.
smcginnis
Travel in the time of Covid
Not necessarily. The frame was produced with Tesla’s patented 3-D casting. The M3 is not. The casting permits a stronger, yet lighter frame than the welded frame. Watch this YouTube for an analysis of the difference:
I found this for those looking at Model Y towing.
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Trailer Towing:
The maximum trailer weight (including all cargo and additional equipment), and the trailer tongue weight depend on the number of occupants in your vehicle and the tires being used. The maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue weight must never exceed the following:
5 or Fewer Occupants
20" Tires
Maximum Towing Capacity: 3200 lbs (1451 kg) *
Maximum Tongue Weight: 320 lbs (145 kg)*
*You must operate within the speed limitations of your trailer and tires. Always obey posted speed limits and local regulations regarding speed."
Tesla Model Y Trailer Mode For Future Update
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Trailer Towing:
The maximum trailer weight (including all cargo and additional equipment), and the trailer tongue weight depend on the number of occupants in your vehicle and the tires being used. The maximum towing capacity and trailer tongue weight must never exceed the following:
5 or Fewer Occupants
20" Tires
Maximum Towing Capacity: 3200 lbs (1451 kg) *
Maximum Tongue Weight: 320 lbs (145 kg)*
*You must operate within the speed limitations of your trailer and tires. Always obey posted speed limits and local regulations regarding speed."
Tesla Model Y Trailer Mode For Future Update
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It's what's behind that panel that counts.We'll know soon enough.
Curiosity killed the towing cat....
There is nothing there, nada!
Hopefull for future versions, but for us early adopters...emptiness.
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The question is, for someone that's installed an aftermarket hitch on a model 3, does it look like the same mounting as a 3 stealth hitch? I'm thinking this would require removing the bumper, but If so then I would imagine we will see aftermarket hitches pretty soon.
It would be nice if Tesla would just come out and tell us if/when a factory hitch will be available. If not, they should allow aftermarket hitches and let people pay to have tow mode enabled in the software.
It would be nice if Tesla would just come out and tell us if/when a factory hitch will be available. If not, they should allow aftermarket hitches and let people pay to have tow mode enabled in the software.
smcginnis
Travel in the time of Covid
No hitch receiver = No interest. This is a requirement for me.
Does Tesla really think not having a cuv/suv without a hitch option in US is ok? Am hoping they figured first out door will be performance models which I can see less desire having a hitch. With factory shut down, hopefully now have time to get the hitch in production. Otherwise no hitch and sketchy roof rack ( model 3 cracking roof glass problems?) a huge problem for me.
Gizmotoy
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Looks like we'll have to wait for someone to pull the whole bumper off to see if there's any possibility of this. If there's no unused connector on the harness for the towing electricals, this probably won't be available as an after-purchase option.
The crash bar mount looks sunken into the frame, which might make aftermarket support tricky too.
The crash bar mount looks sunken into the frame, which might make aftermarket support tricky too.
There are also potential liability issues if you get in an accident while towing beyond the manufacturer's stated weight limits (which at least right now for the Y are zero).
Are you sure the frame can handle what you are planning to tow?
There are also potential warranty issues. Certainly within the realm of possibility Tesla could reject a powertrain warranty claim because you were towing, or reject an electrical system warranty claim because you tapped into the Y's electrical system to power the trailer lights.
Gizmotoy
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This has all been discussed upthread, but speaking just for myself, yes I'm sure the frame can handle a bike rack. I'm less sure it can handle the corrosion issues that have plagued Model S installations. But the harness connector tucked behind the bumper somewhere would at least tell us if Tesla plans to offer post-sale installation like they do for Homelink, or if these vehicles will never have factory towing.
Gizmotoy
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DFibRL8R
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Tow Hitch confirmed as $1000 add on at delivery.
https://electrek.co/2020/04/10/tesla-model-y-1000-tow-hitch-450-roof-rack/
https://electrek.co/2020/04/10/tesla-model-y-1000-tow-hitch-450-roof-rack/
Where is the confirmation that it can be added at delivery? If you edit your order to add it you get moved to current pricing...
DFibRL8R
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DFibRL8R
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Tesla hitch now available for $1200 post delivery (includes installation at service center)
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