Y tow an Alto

[ElectroCat]

Just hooked up our new model Y to our Alto R1713 trailer.
Took it for a quick road trip from Cheltenham to Orangeville for its firsts test drive.
Up and down some hills, got 305Wh/km average over a 63km trip.

Driving mode

Camping mode

 

[Wennfred]

Just hooked up our new model Y to our Alto R1713 trailer.
Took it for a quick road trip from Cheltenham to Orangeville for its firsts test drive.
Up and down some hills, got 305Wh/km average over a 63km trip.

Driving mode
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Camping mode
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Very nice, what’s the weight of that alto dry also did you get a Weight Distribution Hitch?

 

[ElectroCat]

Very nice, what’s the weight of that alto dry also did you get a Weight Distribution Hitch?

Hi
1 825 lb / 828 kg but ours is 7 years old at that time they were 1750lbs
Yes there is a weight distribution hitch.

Alto – Lightweight Travel Trailers | Safari Condo

The ultralight Alto aluminum trailer features lightweight, aerodynamics and durability. The Alto trailer can be towed by most compact cars or small SUVs.

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[Wennfred]

Hi
1 825 lb / 828 kg but ours is 7 years old at that time they were 1750lbs
Yes there is a weight distribution hitch.

Alto – Lightweight Travel Trailers | Safari Condo

The ultralight Alto aluminum trailer features lightweight, aerodynamics and durability. The Alto trailer can be towed by most compact cars or small SUVs.

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Thanks, nice set up.

 

[Brian Anderson]

I’m picking up a R1713 in a few weeks and will be towing with a Y LR. What was your average speed, approximately with this efficiency? Looks like you are running with aero covers removed. Do you happen to know your efficiency on this route when not towing? TIA!

 

[ssllii]

Hi
1 825 lb / 828 kg but ours is 7 years old at that time they were 1750lbs
Yes there is a weight distribution hitch.

Alto – Lightweight Travel Trailers | Safari Condo

The ultralight Alto aluminum trailer features lightweight, aerodynamics and durability. The Alto trailer can be towed by most compact cars or small SUVs.

safaricondo.com

Do you think the WD hitch is necessary? I have a Model Y on order to tow a R1723. I am debating whether WD is necessary since the Y is 4000 lbs and the trailer maybe below 2500 lb(loaded).

 

[Covaylent]

Do you think the WD hitch is necessary? I have a Model Y on order to tow a R1723. I am debating whether WD is necessary since the Y is 4000 lbs and the trailer maybe below 2500 lb(loaded).

No, I don't think it is necessary. You're right, the model Y is heavy enough and Tesla doesn't recommend using a WD hitch.