Expert Answers about Tesla Model Y

Comparing Draw-Tite and EcoHitch Hitches for a 2021 Tesla Model Y
Thank you for your purchase and for all of the info! The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # DT58MR is still an excellent choice for your 2021 Tesla Model Y and it allows you to replace that removeable fascia so you won't need a hitch cover. The only other trailer hitch available at this time (May 2022) is the EcoHitch # EH39FR. This is also a solid option but it sits at a higher price-point and you install a bracket on the fascia cover so you can still utilize it. So the EcoHitch might stick out...
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What is Weight Capacity of RockyMounts MonoRail Solo with 1 Bike Extension
When using the 1 Bike Add-On for RockyMounts MonoRail Solo # RKY10005 with the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack # RKY10007 the weight capacity is 60 lbs per bike. You'd want to take out the battery of your 65 lb e-bike like you mentioned.
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How To Install The Fastway E2 Weight Distribution System FA92-00-0450
The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0450 comes with a shank that is 8" From center of hitch pin hole to center of adjustment holes, which is about the max length that your 2021 Tesla Model Y allows for according to what the manual told you. Also, since the manual says that it only allows for up to 0.75" rise, you will not need a different shank as this has a max rise of 6" and max drop of 2". If the 0.75" rise is not enough to level your trailer, then it...
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Saris Bones vs Thule Apex XT Bike Racks for a 2021 Tesla Model Y
The only time I would recommend the Saris Bones Hitch 4 Bike Rack # SA884 over the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack # TH9025XT is if the weight of the bike rack was the only factor since the Bones weighs 22 lbs while the Apex XT weighs 35 lbs. The Apex XT has integrated bike and rack locks as well as an anti-rattle knob which means it's a tool-free installation and you don't have to remember to grab the locks before you leave. The cradles are also spaced apart 7" center to center which is more...
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Recommended Tongue Weight Scale For Trailer With Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch FA92-00-040
To check your trailer's tongue weight for using the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW # FA92-00-0450 I recommend the etrailer Tongue Weight Scale # e99044 as it can either be used in the coupler before hooking up the trailer, or can be added to your jacks foot to measure tongue weight after it is hooked up. I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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How to Determine if Thule Motion XT and Alpine Could Allow Rear Hatch of 2021 Tesla Model Y to Open
To determine if the Thule Motion XT XL cargo box # TH629806 and the Thule Motion XT Alpine part # TH613 are going to fit and allow you clearance to open your hatch you will need to take one measurement. You will need to measure from the center of your front crossbar back to the rear hatch seam. The Alpine requires at least 55-1/4 inches for this measurement and the XT XL needs at least 51-1/4 inches.
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Need A Hitch For My 2020 Tesla Model Y.
I reached out to Torklift (they make the EcoHitch) and the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # EH39FR is a confirmed fit for a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The only hitch I have been able to confirm is the EcoHitch. There have been some changes to the Model Y from 2020 to 2021 so without being able to have a technician and manufacturer confirm we can not give a definitive answer yet.
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Floor Mats, Trailer Hitch, and Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2021 Tesla Model Y
We have all of those options for your 2021 Tesla Model Y! Floor Mats Front - # WT97QJ 2nd Row - # WT58AV Trunk Mat 5 Passenger - # WT37AV Trunk Mat 7 Passenger - # WT22NJ These are all WeatherTech mats because even though they are on the high-end of floor mats, they are on the high-end for a reason. These are custom-fit for your Model Y and they fit like a glove to the contours of your floorboard. They also have higher edges so they create a type of "bowl" which keeps any debris or liquids...
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2023 Tesla Model Y Correct Trailer Wiring Harness
Yes, the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT will work with your 2023 Tesla Model Y and it does come with a converter. I don't know why our site lists it like that but we are changing it to be more accurate. The converter and module are built into the bigger black box that all of the wiring is connected to, and since this is specially designed to protect vehicle wiring it's perfect for all electric vehicles like your Model Y.
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Will the Thule EasyFold XT Work with My Factory Hitch on My 2021 Tesla Model Y?
In order to know for sure if the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202, we need to know whether there is less than 8 inches from the center of the hitch's pinhole to the outside of your rear bumper. In order to confirm this fit, I recommend measuring the center of your hitch pinhole to the front face of your bumper. If that measurement is less than 8 inches, then the EasyFold XT will fit. Another thing that is important to remember about the EasyFold XT is that the hitch's pinhole must be at least...
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Correct T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for a 2023 Tesla Model Y
It sounds like you're looking for the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # TK92VR which is the same as part 118875 and a confirmed fit for a 2021 - 2023 Tesla Model Y. This harness is a plug-in play fit which does not require any splicing into the vehicle. Unfortunately, we don't have any review on the new model at this time. If you don't already have a trailer hitch yet, I recommend the EcoHitch Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver part # EH39FR which has...
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Does Draw Tite Hitch for 2021 Tesla Model Y Have Nylon Washer to Prevent Corrosion
The Draw Tite hitch part # DT58MR that you referenced does not have nylon washers that would go between the hitch and the vehicle to prevent galvanic corrosion. EcoHitch actually only recommends using the isolators if you are in the "rust belt" or in an environment that tends to cause vehicles to rust out.
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Comparing Draw-Tite and EcoHitch for 2020 Tesla Model Y
The Draw-Tite # DT58MR is fairly similar to the EcoHitch # EH39FR in many respects including the design and installation, but the EcoHitch # EH39FR is made from an alloy of recycled materials where the Draw-Tite is made from steel. Typically the draw of EcoHitch is their design, which on most vehicles provides a completely hidden hitch for your vehicle - where most other manufacturers don't have completely hidden hitches available. In this case, both the Draw-Tite and EcoHitch mount behind...
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Comparing Draw-Tite and EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2021 Tesla Model Y
The main difference between the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT58MR and EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH39FR is going to be the construction. The Draw-Tite # DT58MR is going to be a steel construction with an e-coat base and powder coat finish. The EcoHitch # EH39FR which is the receiver I recommend has an aluminum and steel alloy construction with a powder coat finish. This hitch is manufactured in the USA. I personally prefer how the chain hooks are mounted...
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Help with installing a trailer hitch receiver on a 2020 Tesla Model Y
Yes, we have several shops on our dealer locator program that are near the areas you mentioned. Click on the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH39FR and scroll down to "locate installers near me". You can then enter in your zip code and find a shop to help you out with the install! I hope this helps; I also attached a demonstration video regarding this hitch being installed on a 2020 Tesla Model Y.
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Will ZCI 4-Way Wiring Harness Fit 2023 Tesla Model Y
Whoever you spoke with was either mistaken or not being fully honest. I just checked with Tekonsha, and your 2023 Tesla Model Y is 100 percent compatible with the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 119250KIT. The other part you mentioned is on (very) extended backorder and is not just plug and go, there is more to it like running wires to the battery. The ZCI will work, and while it is a more involved install, you won't have to cut into the...
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Can I Install a 7 way With a Charge Line on my 2020 Tesla Model Y
Yes. You can make connections to the battery on your 2020 Tesla Model Y in the same manner that you would on a standard, non-EV. You will need to start with a 4 way like the Tekonsha ZCI Kit # 119250KIT which offers you a solution that doesn't require any splicing into the wires on the Tesla; the ZCI (Zero Contact Interface) allows you to simply clamp on to the wiring to receive the signal. Once you've got that installed you can add a 7 way with the # ETBC7L kit, which will give you what...
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Recommended Brake Controller for 2021 Tesla Model Y
For your 2021 Tesla Model Y I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. The echo plugs in line with your existing 7-way at the back of your vehicle. It is controlled through your smartphone via Bluetooth. Since this does not require any wiring, it is ideal for an electric vehicle like your Tesla. This is a proportional brake controller so the trailer brakes will activate in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. It also uses a triple-axis accelerometer...
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Will Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack Clear Bumper on 2022 Tesla Model Y
The Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack # KU98VR is an excellent selection and will work great with your 2022 Tesla Model Y both in the folded up and flat positions, but I'll go ahead and give you the dimensional numbers so you can verify on your end and have some peace of mind prior to purchasing. When we installed the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT58MR on a 2022 Model Y we found that this measured 5" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost part of the bumper. According...
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Could Inno Ridge Rooftop Cargo Box Fit 2021 Tesla Model Y with OEM Roof Rack
The Inno Ridge Rooftop Cargo Box # INBRA220R-BK will fit the OEM roof rack of your 2021 Tesla Model Y as long as the crossbars are between 20 and 30 inches apart. It looks like your spread is 35 inches though so a different box would be ideal like the # TH6356B would be what you'd want.
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