May have already been stated, but FYI I think it is the 76143, not the 34.
Thanks to all for this info. Going to try to put on my own drawtite hitch this month on my 2016 MX
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Thanks to all for this info. Going to try to put on my own drawtite hitch this month on my 2016 MX
Are you guys buying the Draw-Tite hitch anywhere else? It looks like etrailer has hiked up the price significantly to like $379:
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...LeKuJmEowqs1WzakFtM925CvnadYZyQBoCu5cQAvD_BwE
And interestingly the hitch that says it's a Draw-Tite 76143 from Amazon appears to be the wrong hitch? There's just 3 reviews and they are sad MX owners who disassembled their bumper to find the hitch doesn't fit...
It looks like etrailer has a "price match guarantee", but you have to buy it first and then they will refund the difference? I'm on hold with etrailer to see if I can talk to someone about it but it's been about 15 minutes and nobody picking up yet...I've heard good things about their customer service, but maybe they are shorthanded right now?
Anyways, also hoping to join the Draw-Tite club and install my own hitch on my 2016 MX with no preexisting hitch installed. We shall see!
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...LeKuJmEowqs1WzakFtM925CvnadYZyQBoCu5cQAvD_BwE
And interestingly the hitch that says it's a Draw-Tite 76143 from Amazon appears to be the wrong hitch? There's just 3 reviews and they are sad MX owners who disassembled their bumper to find the hitch doesn't fit...
It looks like etrailer has a "price match guarantee", but you have to buy it first and then they will refund the difference? I'm on hold with etrailer to see if I can talk to someone about it but it's been about 15 minutes and nobody picking up yet...I've heard good things about their customer service, but maybe they are shorthanded right now?
Anyways, also hoping to join the Draw-Tite club and install my own hitch on my 2016 MX with no preexisting hitch installed. We shall see!
Pismo
Member
Sorry if this question was asked before. I am not too handy and don’t want to install the tow hitch myself on my model X refresh. Yes, Yes I read everywhere that said it’s easy. 
My question is for anyone who went through Tesla Service Center and have them do the install. Is there a charge or is it free? Thanks.
My question is for anyone who went through Tesla Service Center and have them do the install. Is there a charge or is it free? Thanks.
If your question is, will Tesla install a different tow hitch on your car the answer is “no”.Sorry if this question was asked before. I am not too handy and don’t want to install the tow hitch myself on my model X refresh. Yes, Yes I read everywhere that said it’s easy.
In 2020 I used The Rackspot in San Carlos to install a hitch on my Model 3. They could do your X. See https://www.therackspot.com/
Sorry if this question was asked before. I am not too handy and don’t want to install the tow hitch myself on my model X refresh. Yes, Yes I read everywhere that said it’s easy.
If you have a Model X refresh, you already have a hitch installed. The receiver is removable and should be in a bag in the trunk or frunk.
If that’s the part you mean, and you’re not comfortable trying it yourself, I’m sure the service center would pop it on at no cost; it’s about a 30 second task.
What are you planning to put on the hitch?
Yes I just need to pop it in but not comfortable doing it myself. I plan to add an accessory so I can carry bicycles. Thanks.
Excellent - as long as you have it, just swing by the service center. I’m sure they’d be happy to - it really doesn’t take more than a minute. I wouldn’t open a service ticket or anything; just go there.
If you were in NJ, I’d offer to help myself but that’s a long drive for you!
It’s not meant to be left installed permanently. Be sure to have them show you how to remove it when you are done using it. Also, It is really easy to overload the hitch with a bike rack. 120 lbs is the maximum, which includes the weight of rack itself.
Excellent - as long as you have it, just swing by the service center. I’m sure they’d be happy to - it really doesn’t take more than a minute. I wouldn’t open a service ticket or anything; just go there.
If you were in NJ, I’d offer to help myself but that’s a long drive for you!
gglockner
Member
It's super easy. I'd just watch a couple of YouTube videos that show you how:
The first time I did it, it may have taken me 2-3 minutes to figure everything out. Now it takes me like 15 seconds to insert or remove.
The first time I did it, it may have taken me 2-3 minutes to figure everything out. Now it takes me like 15 seconds to insert or remove.
What's the downside of leaving in permanently?
*Full disclosure. Mine has been removed for the last four years plus.*
MaInly it gets very dirty, plus with the cover removed, there is a large open hole on the back end of the car, increasing energy consumption.
gglockner
Member
I doubt it makes a measurable difference in energy consumption, but I agree it will get very dirty.
I keep the cover in place. I cut a hole in it just big enough for the hitch and extension chains to fit through. I moved the 7-pin connector onto the adjacent belly pan so I don't need to access it through the hitch opening.
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