Well this is interesting. A hitch removed from a 2022 MX refresh has a sticker on it that appears to reference the tongue weight for MS as well as MX. I wonder if the mounts used for the hitch on the MX and MS are now the same? They were different on pre-2021 vehicles. Interestingly ACPS own the German Bosal and Otis brands and supply BMW OEM hitches among others.
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Trailer hitch on 2021 refresh?
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It’s the factory hitch from a 2022 Model X. Don’t know if it fits yet but it can be ordered as an unrestricted part from Tesla. No idea of the price or availability. You’d have to call. I’ll report back on whether it fits or not. Picking up my S later this month.
Torklift has a pre-order up for the Refresh Model S hitch.
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2021 Refresh - 2022 Tesla Model S Stainless Steel Stealth EcoHitch
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Nice. Just ordered mineTorklift has a pre-order up for the Refresh Model S hitch.
2021 Refresh - 2022 Tesla Model S Stainless Steel Stealth EcoHitch
The EcoHitch™ Stealth hitch for the 2021 refresh and 2022 Tesla Model S is designed to be completely concealed with a removable receiver so you don’t have to see an unsightly crosstube underneath your vehicle. This trailer hitch features our stainless steel trailer hitch receiver - click here to...
I was only holding off to see if the ModelX refresh will actually fit the MS.
Maybe I should just jump in on the eco hitch. I’m sure it’s going to be cheaper.
It is? Anyone have a pic of this?
I could go outside and look, but there’s still snow on the ground…
This makes me more inclined to attempt the install. Cutting into the deck was really holding me back.
Well I have some good news. The take-off hitch I bought from a refresh 2022 Model X DID fit my 2022 Long Range S. I only had to bend a bracket back on the hitch that was designed to hold part of the hitch wiring harness on the X and of course remove the rear bumper reinforcing bar which I didn’t refit. Apart from that it fitted perfectly and it’s easy to fit the removable hitch when the undertray hatch is removed. I didn’t fit hitch wiring this time and couldn’t see any wiring harness for a factory accessory towing harness so I may have to fabricate something if I decide to down that route. My sense is that any factory hitch from a Tesla Model X would fit the new refresh S.
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I had a hitch on my last Model S and towed a small aluminum trailer with it. Worked great, never any problems. Ecohitch and Torklift both produce a hitch for the refresh S. I wouldn't be surprised if they don't have one in stock right now.
The Tesla parts catalog also shows the hitch that @gbailey installed should fit all MX/MS from 2015-2021 (and I assume 2022).
I thought I recall someone earlier stating the pre-refresh hitch had a different bolt pattern but that would not make sense based on the part numbers I am seeing here.
I thought I recall someone earlier stating the pre-refresh hitch had a different bolt pattern but that would not make sense based on the part numbers I am seeing here.
| Part Number | Description | Model | Category | Subcategory | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1027581-00-H | TRAILER HITCH - NA | Model X Sep 2015 - Feb 2021 | 12 - EXTERIOR FITTINGS | 1230 - Trailer Hitch | Trailer Hitch |
| 1027581-00-H | TRAILER HITCH - NA | Model X Mar 2021 | 12 - EXTERIOR FITTINGS | 1230 - Trailer Hitch | Trailer Hitch |
This is awesome. I suspected all along it might bolt right on.
Strange you had to bend that flange.
Can you share some tips about getting the bumper off?
And can you explain that bar you said you took off that you didn't put back on, is that just in place of the hitch?
Do you know if the old Model X Receiver that plugs in, is the same as Raven X?
I trade my Raven X for Refresh S tomorrow if all goes well.
To bad there was no wiring. Probably no brake controller wiring up front either.
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