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Trailer hitch on 2021 refresh?
- Thread starter mufoxe
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Looks more convenient, but definitely not legal where I live (i.e. chains cannot legally be connected to the ball or receiver insert -- must be connected directly to vehicle or the receiver).
Here is what I used on my Y. Worked really well and legal. It is a soft shackle.
In retrospect, the diameter I bought was likely overkill. So this time I went with 5/16" instead and a little longer. Much easier to work with. This is what I bought this time around.
In retrospect, the diameter I bought was likely overkill. So this time I went with 5/16" instead and a little longer. Much easier to work with. This is what I bought this time around.
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But the receiver that has the chain loops is not directly connected to the vehicle either.
Sitting on 3 ball bearings
I’ll just shorten the chain.
Legal, who knows, don’t care. The whole receiver is not “attached to the vehicle” anyway.
The ball clamp is the weakest link. After that anything could fail, receiver pin, ball bearings (that lock receiver in), ball fall off. All similar risk.
I don’t plan to go on highways. Just to the local recycle center with brush and trash.
Good point -- I forgot about that.But the receiver that has the chain loops is not directly connected to the vehicle either.
Sitting on 3 ball bearings
Some might, some might not.
My invoice has one duplicate part number that was already included with the hitch.
Bare minimum you need the hitch and the adapter.
Nuts and washers were not really needed.
Carrying case for adapter is optional.
Can the original washers and nuts from the rear bumper reinforcing bar be reused for the model x hitch?
MarcG
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Just discovered this thread, awesome!
I bought a lightweight track car (~1300 lbs) over the weekend and am considering using the Plaid to tow it to the track.
Any idea how heaving a trailer might be? The track car is only ~12 feet long, so I'm thinking a 15-18 foot trailer should do.
Just want to make sure I don't go over the 3,500-lb tow limit before diving in to this project
Also, has anyone been able to figure out if there's a wiring harness on the refresh S?
I bought a lightweight track car (~1300 lbs) over the weekend and am considering using the Plaid to tow it to the track.
Any idea how heaving a trailer might be? The track car is only ~12 feet long, so I'm thinking a 15-18 foot trailer should do.
Just want to make sure I don't go over the 3,500-lb tow limit before diving in to this project
Also, has anyone been able to figure out if there's a wiring harness on the refresh S?
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I think I may have a solution for those that want/need trailer wiring on a 2021+. After spending hours with a product specialist from Tekonsha, it appears that their units cannot distinguish between the brake and signal wires in the rear light housings. As I noted in a previous post, both the wire for brake and signal carry current with either of those functions activated. Therefore it appears to be impossible to distinguish between a brake application and a signal.
I believe that a way (perhaps the only way) is to connect the Tekonsha 119250 unit to (i) center brake light wire from the top of the hatch (purple in my 2021+ application), (ii) running lights in either rear light fixture, and (iii) each signal to the indicator on each side repeater camera. The last step obviously will require running wire to the inside of each front fender, which will be a bit of a pain. This way, the brake and each of the turn signals are triggered by wires that are not shared for other functions. I haven't tried this (as I use my hitch right now for a bike rack only), but I suspect it will work.
headcase
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For those just using the hitch for a bike rack, how's the experience been lately for you? I assume backing up still an issue with the sensors.
Yes and no. It’s not an issue. It beeps to remind you the bikes are back there when you back up. And you will see it detected going forward with no alarm.
Same as my Model X did.
headcase
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Same as when you see a guard rail close to the car.
Just back up to something close and put it in drive and you will see it still detects an obstacle close by. But it knows you are pulling away, so no alarm.
Great! I have a Thule Easyfold XT.. works great. I do have the backup sensor issues but I don’t mind it.
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