Expert Answers about Tesla
- Does the EcoHitch for 2018 Tesla Model 3 Have Safety Chain Loops
- Yes. The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH84GR has safety chain loops on the downward tube that the receiver will insert into. Since it sounds like you'll be towing, you will also need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball.
For wiring I recommend using the Tekonsha ZCI # 119250KIT which allows you to clamp on to the vehicle's wiring instead of splicing in, so it's a great solution for vehicles with complicated electrical systems.
For a ball mount and hitch ball I recommend...
view full answer... - Install Video for Trailer Hitch on 2019 Tesla Model 3
- We have an install video for the very similar EcoHitch part # EH84GR on a 2021 Tesla Model 3 that I attached a link to on this page. These models have a similar enough design and install that the EcoHitch video would be very helpful.
view full answer... - Correct Hub Setting for Yakima FullBack on 2021 Tesla Model 3
- Sure can! You'll want to set the hub to 3 when installing the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack # Y02633 on your 2021 Tesla Model 3. You'll also want to adjust the bike rack so that the base pad is 1" above the bumper for proper fitment.
The top hooks will need to be installed in anchor mode as well. You can see how this is installed in the instructions or by looking at the attached video I shot on a 2020 Audi Q7. If you jump to the 3:24 minute mar of the video you'll see me explain how to change...
view full answer... - D.I.Y Trailer Hitch Receiver Install For 2015 Tesla Model S
- The Eco-Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7201 install will be dependent on your mechanical expertise. It has a difficulty level of 10 out of 10. It requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during, fascia trimming, it is necessary to drill a hole in the bumper.
I attached an install video to help you make your decision. If you are not comfortable with the installation yourself, any local shop could do the installation for you.
view full answer... - Using Quick Splice Connectors of Stealth Hitch Trailer Wiring for 2019 Tesla Model 3
- Using scotch locks or quick splices to connect two circuits is actually pretty easy. Basically you set the two wires in the channels of the quick splice and then close the flap of the connector and apply pressure so that the blade of the connector pierces just the insulation of the wiring and then creates a connection between the circuits since the blade is conductive.
Testing the circuits is pretty easy. What you'll need is a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to prove the wires of the vehicle...
view full answer... - Is Aftermarket Factory Cover Plate Available for Hitch Installation on 2018 Tesla Model 3
- Since you do not have the removable factory cover plate the only option is to cut the gravel guard and leave the hole there when installing the # 391TES317. This won't really be noticeable or cause any harm to the vehicle. Unfortunately, nobody makes any kind of replacement panel you could use.
You might be able to get a shop to rig something up using the piece from cutout but I don't know how effective that would be. The only other option would be to talk to Tesla and swap out the whole...
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Does Bumper Beam Get Reinstalled When Installing etrailer Trailer Hitch on 2023 Tesla Model 3
- You definitely want to reinstall the bumper beam on your 2023 Tesla Model 3 when installing the hitch that fits:
- etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e33ZR
The hitch does not replace the bumper beam for impact structure so reinstalling it is the safest thing to do.
view full answer... - Mounting Deka Vented Battery Box on Trailer
- The Deka Battery Box # DW03188, which is for Group U1 batteries, is designed to be mounted with a surface under it, as the mounting hardware is used to put a strap through it and hold the box that way. You would need to fabricate your own surface in the space you showed in your photo and mount it to that surface with the provided hardware.
I've attached a link to an installation video for you to check out that shows how this box was designed to be mounted.
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Socket Size For EcoHitch on 2014 Tesla Model S
- Yes, you will need a 10mm socket for the EcoHitch that fits your 2014 Tesla Model S, the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7201.
view full answer... - Installing EcoHitch Stealth Receiver on 2020 Tesla Model 3 and Concerns with Vehicle Rust
- That is a great question. Installing the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH84GR does indeed require that a 3-1/2" or 4" oval be cut on the underbody trim to allow clearance for the 2" drop-down receiver on 2018 models and older. The 2019 models and newer have a cut out already so no trimming is necessary. Since the drop-down receiver can actually be removed when you aren't towing, I definitely see your concern about this opening a door for the elements to creep in and potentially...
view full answer... - Required Fascia Cutting When Installing EcoHitch Trailer Hitch on 2020 Tesla Model 3
- When installing the EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH84GR on 2018 Tesla Model 3's they needed to cut a 3-1/2" or 4" oval l(the larger opening will just give you more clearance to work with) on the underbody trim to make room for the drop-down 2" receiver. However, on the 2019 models and newer, there is a knockout panel provided so that trimming is not necessary.
I have attached an installation video that you can also check out.
view full answer... - Is There A Hitch Available For 2023 Tesla Model S That Does Not Require Trimming?
- The Eco Hitch # EH36SR will install in about the same location as the OEM Tesla hitch, and will utilize the factory opening. According to the instruction manual, no additional cutting of the bumper will be required. So you will be able to remove the receiver attachment and reinstall the factory access panel.
view full answer... - Does Curt Hitch for 2019 Tesla Model 3 Require Use of Stabilizer Straps
- At one point Curt used to require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load with their lower capacity hitches like the Curt # C45FR that you referenced but currently that is not a requirement so you would not need to worry about that!
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Does the Ecohitch Part # EH84GR Require Trimming on my 2020 Tesla Model 3
- There is just one modification that needs to be made to install the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7373 on your 2020 Tesla Model 3. You will have to open up the hole to allow the receiver portion to be inserted. The hole panel is already there on the models 2019 and newer, so you are not technically cutting. It is more of a knockout provided by Tesla. I have linked an installation video we did on the 2021 Model 3 to show exactly what you will be modifying.
view full answer... - Location of the OBD-II Port on a 2012 Tesla Model S to Install Edge Insight CS2 Monitor # EP84030
- Typically the OBD-II port on any vehicle is located to the left of the steering column under the driver side dash. It could be in plain sight or it could be tucked up somewhere. Some vehicles will even have a cover over it labeled "OBD-II" so you might want to check for that as well.
My contact at Edge said that they haven't had the opportunity to install the Edge Insight CS2 Comprehensive Gauge Display # EP84030 on a 2012 Tesla Model S like you have as of yet so he doesn't know the exact...
view full answer... - Stealth Hitch Hidden Rack Receiver Installation Instructions for 2018 Tesla Model 3
- Yes, I would be happy to. I have linked those instructions below and I have also attached a couple of install videos for you as well.
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