Does the EcoHitch for 2018 Tesla Model 3 Have Safety Chain Loops

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Does this trailer hitch enable to use of safety chains? If so, where are the connections located.

asked by: David P

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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 using something like the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # EBMK2416 since it comes with 2 hitch balls (2" and 2-5/16"), a ball mount that can be used in either 3" rise or 4" drop orientation, a hitch pin, clip and storage bag. I've linked a helpful article that outlines how you can measure to determine if you'll need a rise or drop ball mount that I recommend checking out, since the configuration mentioned above may not work for your trailer; you'll also want to know what the coupler size of the trailer you'll be towing is.

I've also linked some helpful installation videos of these parts, and our entire selection of ball mount kits and standalone ball mounts for you to have a look at if you need something different.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

For your 2019 Tesla Model 3 the EcoHitch part #EH84GR is the correct fit and a really great choice. When not in use you can simply remove the hitch opening portion of it and it's totally out of sight. There aren't any other hitches out there…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 7

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 8

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 11

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 12

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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