Tow Hitch Cover?

[madodel]

Tesla installed the tow hitch on my X and I've left it there. First off is it best to remove the hitch if it isn't being used? If I leave it on, I've been looking for a cover for it. Most 2" covers seem to either be for car brands (none for Tesla of course), skulls, Iron Crosses or lighted ones that light up when the brakes or the turn signal is on. Anyone have a better idea for a hitch cover for the Model X? Maybe a lightup with an X on it.

 

[DarrinR]

Tesla installed the tow hitch on my X and I've left it there. First off is it best to remove the hitch if it isn't being used? If I leave it on, I've been looking for a cover for it. Most 2" covers seem to either be for car brands (none for Tesla of course), skulls, Iron Crosses or lighted ones that light up when the brakes or the turn signal is on. Anyone have a better idea for a hitch cover for the Model X? Maybe a lightup with an X on it.

I have the same questions. Also is there any way to cover the remaining opening? I'm concerned about dirt, mud and debris getting stuck inside...

 

[pvogel]

Tesla installed the tow hitch on my X and I've left it there. First off is it best to remove the hitch if it isn't being used? If I leave it on, I've been looking for a cover for it. Most 2" covers seem to either be for car brands (none for Tesla of course), skulls, Iron Crosses or lighted ones that light up when the brakes or the turn signal is on. Anyone have a better idea for a hitch cover for the Model X? Maybe a lightup with an X on it.

The tow hitch itself is removable and there's a plate to cover the hole. Most of the deliveries I've seen the tow hitch was in the trunk or frunk and the cover in the diffuser plate where the receptacle for the hitch is was mounted in place. If you got yours with the hitch in place then the diffuser plate cover should have come with your car somewhere. Ask your DS/Service Center.

 

[madodel]

The tow hitch itself is removable and there's a plate to cover the hole. Most of the deliveries I've seen the tow hitch was in the trunk or frunk and the cover in the diffuser plate where the receptacle for the hitch is was mounted in place. If you got yours with the hitch in place then the diffuser plate cover should have come with your car somewhere. Ask your DS/Service Center.

It is in the trunk. I'd just like to leave the tow hitch on unless there is a very good reason not to and put a nice cover on it.

 

[HookBill]

It will only be a matter of time before someone like EVannex comes up with a Tesla 'T' cover.

Patience young Skywalkers.

 

[pvogel]

It is in the trunk. I'd just like to leave the tow hitch on unless there is a very good reason not to and put a nice cover on it.

Well, the intact diffuser plate should make a significant difference in the car's handling at high speed and possibly make a couple percent difference in range. Certainly makes a huge difference in my 100mph RC car when the diffuser plate is damaged vs. intact.

 

[goneskiian]

If I end up getting the tow hitch I was thinking I would just buy an extra cover from Tesla and hack it up to fit around the installed receiver. Not sure how I would attach it yet though. ;-)

 

[Chinarado]

Custom Cut 2020 Model X Tow Hitch cover plate. I Custom Cut hole in The provided tow hitch cover plate. Good for using hitch for bike or ski rack only. It worked out great and I feel good about long term installation of hitch during bad weather. Cut 1-3/4 hole located 3-1/8” from the forward edge (w/ 2 pins). Then cut out a bit more to provide a rectangular cutout 7/8” x 2-3/4” (see photo). Use sharp exactly knife, straightedge, and start with small hole and get bigger if needed. It was a tight fit! Now I will buy an extra tow hitch cover plate for when I remove the hitch (or could just cover hole with duct tape!). Three photos attached