The Stealth Hitch is now complied in Australia thanks to TOCA!

[moa999]

But towbar only, no accessory adapter like the stealth Hitch.

 

[Hungry Mile]

Australia-specific caveat "For trailer towing only"

I guess that means no bike rack.
Glad I've already got the Stealth waiting to be installed soon.

 

[cafz]

I guess that means no bike rack.

You could be right, I assumed it mean no caravans.

 

[Hairyman]

No bike rack would be a pain

 

[corndog]

It's interesting because in EU it's allowed for bike racks. The EU model 3 manual even has guidelines for how to do it correctly. I use mine for a bike rack

 

[corndog]

Word on the street is that they are about 5 weeks away

Only about 2yrs too late.

 

[ausevdriver]

Australia-specific caveat "For trailer towing only"

Meaning not for bike racks etc? (Edit: obviously, no idea how I didn't see all the rest of the comments saying the same thing)

5 weeks away? I wonder if it will be post-delivery option, or factory only?

 

[Leeroy]

Baysidetowbars.com.au
Stocking tesla 3 in stock now
Made in Australia. Powder coated wired with vertical mount $2250 fitted or we supply complete kit with ECU

Without being rude, can I ask what makes this so expensive?
It is significantly dearer than most other (non Tesla) aftermarket bars.

 

[meloccom]

Moderators note.
Member Towbar King has been spammed (All 7 posts removed and account deleted) as his only posts were for advertising of their own business which is against forum rules.

 

[TSELA]

Word on the street is that they are about 5 weeks away from doing so. You're right, the one they're going to be supplying here is the "MODEL 3 EU HITCH" - I've seen the label, complete with Australia-specific caveat "For trailer towing only".

Do you think by end of august, you will be able to order a model 3, with a towbar factory fitted?

 

[Priit]

When I ordered mine over 2 years ago they mentioned that the AU availability for tow bar was a few months out and they would let me know when it came available and that it could be fitted after the delivery. Now I have had my Model 3 for almost 2 years and I have been calling them up 2-3 times a year to ask how the tow bar is coming, ad so far the answer has always been, not available yet in Australia.
So will be interesting to see if that word on the street is any wiser.

 

[Leeroy]

Out of interest, who are you asking at Tesla? Ive sent a couple of emails recently about the towbar and stereo upgrades over the last month and never got any responses except for invitations to survey their customer service!

 

[Priit]

Out of interest, who are you asking at Tesla? Ive sent a couple of emails recently about the towbar and stereo upgrades over the last month and never got any responses except for invitations to survey their customer service!

I picked up my car from Brisbane service center, so I have been calling them directly, however now there is a Gold Coast service center, so might have to try make friends with them.
The Brisbane one has always been very friendly and helpful, so far my experience with the Gold Coast one has been less than pleasant. I have contacted them twice and both times they brushed me off instead of trying to help me. (first time I enquired about the paint repair kits and they said just get a list of tesla approved workshops from website and get a quote for paint things, I ended up ordering paint kit from USA. Second time I called when I got the email from Tesla that my car will need a EV sticker from later this year as legislation changes require one and I asked if they would have any available I could purchase through them, the guy said they dont deal with stickers and I need to find my own EV stickers.)

 

[Hungry Mile]

2 years ago they mentioned that the AU availability for tow bar was a few months out and they would let me know when it came available

Yes, me too. I’ve given up on the Tesla one and soon will have an aftermarket one installed.

 

[TSELA]

Cafz any update on your towbar word on the street? Otherwise might just order and enjoy, instead of chasing for the next two years.

 

[cafz]

Cafz any update on your towbar word on the street? Otherwise might just order and enjoy, instead of chasing for the next two years.

Nope, have heard nothing further!

 

[TSELA]

Nope, have heard nothing further!

Thanks

 

[C4mf]

So this approved tow hitch doesn’t void the Tesla warranty?

 

[Leeroy]

How would it void the warranty? Plenty of other cars end up with non-factory tow bars.

 

[C4mf]

How would it void the warranty? Plenty of other cars end up with non-factory tow bars.

Thanks for the quick response. The wording in the AU owner’s manual is vague, it says “Using Model 3 for towing before Tesla-approved towing components and accessories are available may void the warranty”. However, that’s under a section titled Towing a Trailer, which is a lot different to using it for things like bike racks.

Keen to know if there is any other information that clarifies it.