How to Choose Correct Ball Mount for Draw-Tite Hitch on 2017 Tesla Model X
Question:
I am looking for the tow bar receiver for a 2017 model X . I already purchased hitch assembly. Thank you
asked by: Kip R
Expert Reply:
To choose the correct ball mount you'll first need to measure from the ground to the top inside of the Draw-Tite Receiver # 76143 with it installed on your 2017 Tesla Model X, and then from the ground to the bottom of your trailer coupler with the trailer sitting level on level ground.
Since the hitch receiver sits fairly low I'd imagine that your trailer coupler will be higher so you'll need a ball mount with a rise like the 2-3/4" rise ball mount that comes with the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989892. I am attaching a helpful article and a link to our selection of ball mounts so you can make sure that you get the correct one for your towing application.
Also, don't forget to have wiring on your Model X as well so you can activate your trailer lights. For this you'll want to use the Tekonsha ZCI Kit # 119250KIT.
Products Referenced in This Question
ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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