Towing Rpod 171 with Model Y - Need Guidance on Equipment and Installation

[ConadianTV]

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to tow an Rpod 171 with my Model Y this time. However, the dealer mentioned that I need to purchase an equalizer hitch and asked if brake control is installed in my vehicle. As a first-time buyer, I have no idea what an equalizer hitch is and whether brake control is already installed in my car. Just to note, my Model Y already has the Tesla genuine tow hitch installed. Since the travel trailer's store where I can purchase the Rpod 171 is over 600km away, I plan to visit and bring the trailer back with me while I'm there. I would appreciate it if you could share any helpful information with me.
Thank you in advance

 

[ngng]

don’t use an equalizer hitch. You can buy a harness foe the brake controller but you’ll need to wire it in

 

[Watts_Up]

I'm planning to tow an Rpod 171 with my Model Y this time.
However, the dealer mentioned that I need to purchase an equalizer hitch and asked if brake control is installed in my vehicle.
As a first-time buyer, I have no idea what an equalizer hitch is and whether brake control is already installed in my car.
Just to note, my Model Y already has the Tesla genuine tow hitch installed.
Since the travel trailer's store where I can purchase the Rpod 171 is over 600km away,
I plan to visit and bring the trailer back with me while I'm there.
I would appreciate it if you could share any helpful information with me.

2024 RP-171C

Hitch Weight: 325 lbs​

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): 2,449 lbs​

CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): 2,276 lbs​

Model Y Tow Package
Tesla doesn't offer a trailer brake controller, so max towing is limited to 3,500 pounds.



I would recommend looking at the following TMC Thread, and in particualr the #30 and #47 postings dealing with weight distribution:

Exceeding the 1000kg towing rating by 500kg

How bad is someone asking for trouble by towing with a Model 3 LR (with tow bar fitted from factory) a 400kg trailer with 1100kg car on it? I'm not talking about the obvious legal issue due to over-exceeding the 1000kg rating. I'm more interested if the the car can suffer major frame, motor...

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[ngng]

Tesla doesn't offer a trailer brake controller

This is misleading. It is wired for one, you need to install your own.

 

[SharonMY]

This is misleading. It is wired for one, you need to install your own.

Did you find a supported brake controller for your Model Y? I’m still searching for a safe solution.

I have a 22 MYLR w factory towing. Tesla's low voltage system sends 15.5 v to the brake controller wires. Prodigy-Tekonsha told me their operating range doesn’t support 15.5. Tesla disconnected the Aux power to the 7 pin. Which ruled out the RF solution I have.

I have a Nucamp TAB 320S Boondock, perfect rig if I can find a supported brake controller.

 

[SharonMY]

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to tow an Rpod 171 with my Model Y this time. However, the dealer mentioned that I need to purchase an equalizer hitch and asked if brake control is installed in my vehicle. As a first-time buyer, I have no idea what an equalizer hitch is and whether brake control is already installed in my car. Just to note, my Model Y already has the Tesla genuine tow hitch installed. Since the travel trailer's store where I can purchase the Rpod 171 is over 600km away, I plan to visit and bring the trailer back with me while I'm there. I would appreciate it if you could share any helpful information with me.
Thank you in advance

Did you find a supported brake controller for your Model Y? I’m still searching for a safe solution.

I have a 22 MYLR w factory towing. Tesla's low voltage system sends 15.5 v to the brake controller wires. Prodigy-Tekonsha told me their operating range doesn’t support 15.5. Tesla disconnected the Aux power to the 7 pin. Which ruled out the RF solution I have.

I have a Nucamp TAB 320S Boondock, perfect rig if I can find a supported brake controller.

 

[ngng]

Did you find a supported brake controller for your Model Y? I’m still searching for a safe solution.

I have a 22 MYLR w factory towing. Tesla's low voltage system sends 15.5 v to the brake controller wires. Prodigy-Tekonsha told me their operating range doesn’t support 15.5. Tesla disconnected the Aux power to the 7 pin. Which ruled out the RF solution I have.

I have a Nucamp TAB 320S Boondock, perfect rig if I can find a supported brake controller.

I don't tow with my Y because I have a diesel truck. I recall seeing the Tekonsha P3 works well, but cannot confirm on the Y. Great controller though.