Tow hitch bike rack?

[Yanquetino]

I installed a EchoHitch also sold by torklift on my Model 3. It works well but be aware a bike rack will ding your range a good 10%.

Yes, at the end of my post about using our bike rack on our EcoHitch, I estimate that the range loss could be as much as 25% at highway speeds, based on a quick-and-dirty experiment driving the same route:

 

[RedModel3]

I installed a EchoHitch also sold by torklift on my Model 3. It works well but be aware a bike rack will ding your range a good 10%.

Thanks for the reply. I did in fact get the Torklift hitch put on, and after some research I went with a Saris rack. I know that it's not the highest quality rack out there, but I needed to be able to lift it and put it on/remove it by myself, so the weight (under 30 pounds) was manageable.

 

[sund]

Are there any other options besides the Ecohitch? I'm looking to install a hitch in the next few months.

 

[dhrivnak]

Are there any other options besides the Ecohitch? I'm looking to install a hitch in the next few months.

I am not sure but Ecohitch makes very good products. So I for one have no desire to look elsewhere.

 

[JCLeonard]

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Thanks for the reply. I did in fact get the Torklift hitch put on, and after some research I went with a Saris rack. I know that it's not the highest quality rack out there, but I needed to be able to lift it and put it on/remove it by myself, so the weight (under 30 pounds) was manageable.

Saris makes great products and has outstanding customer support. We have two Freedom Superclamp racks and love them.

Are there any other options besides the Ecohitch? I'm looking to install a hitch in the next few months.

None that I have seen. Having installed the ecohitch myself I can attest that it is well built and bolted right on with no drama. Unwrapping the bumper will be the most nerve-wracking part, make sure you have a partner to hold one end

 

[ELECTRIC4ME]

Are there any other options besides the Ecohitch? I'm looking to install a hitch in the next few months.

Yes, I make one that uses the Model X removable receiver as I prefer that to the Ecolift receiver installation. About the same price as the Ecohitch. PM me for details.

 

[Daniel in SD]

Are there any other options besides the Ecohitch? I'm looking to install a hitch in the next few months.

Stealth hitch. $338 after coupon. No idea if it's any good.
Tesla Model 3 (2017-Present)

 

[c.ross3]

Stealth hitch. $338 after coupon. No idea if it's any good.
Tesla Model 3 (2017-Present)

I’ve ordered this. Looking forward to testing it out

 

[bsilva]

Yes, at the end of my post about using our bike rack on our EcoHitch, I estimate that the range loss could be as much as 25% at highway speeds, based on a quick-and-dirty experiment driving the same route:

Do you notice much range loss when driving without the bikes, eg., just with the rack and receiver?

 

[Yanquetino]

Do you notice much range loss when driving without the bikes, eg., just with the rack and receiver?

I haven't ever tried to test the effect on range without the bikes. I would imagine the loss wouldn't be as great, but can't say for sure.

 

[corvetteguy]

I just had the Stealth hitch installed on a M3. It took a Tesla certified body shop about 2 hours. The hitch was the same price as the torklift but they had a coupon code for $100 off. I am very impressed with how solid it is and can be removed/installed in about 3 min. I have not purchased the rack yet.