Expert Answers about Tesla Model X

• 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.
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• Recommendation for Having a Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2017 Tesla Model X
• Typically a trailer hitch can be installed by anyone who is comfortable with working on vehicles, but considering the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76143 has been rated as a 10 for difficulty I would recommend that you be pretty mechanically inclined. If you have a trusted shop near Seattle then they should have no problem with the installation as they have more equipment than the average guy installing a trailer hitch. I have linked the installation instructions for this...
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• Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch For 2016 Tesla Model X Hide Under Bumper
• I have added a couple photos showing the Draw-Tite hitch on a Tesla Model X, one that is during the install and the other the completed install. So the body of the hitch is indeed hidden behind the bumper fully, but the receiver will still show and will not be hidden on your 2016 Tesla Model X. The correct part number for the hitch that fits your '16 Model X is the following: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76143
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• Can I use Weight Distribution Hitch on 2017 Tesla Model X
• When a hitch notes that it is not rated for Weight Distribution it means that it cannot be used with any type of WD setup on your trailer. We currently do not have a hitch available that will fit on the 2017 Tesla Model X that allows for use with weight distribution systems, but you typically will only need to start thinking about WD if you're towing a trailer that weighs more than 50% of your tow vehicle. Depending on the trim package, your Tesla will weigh between 5100 and 5500-lbs. In...
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• How To Install Tekonsha 119250KIT on 2016 Tesla Model X
• Installing a wiring harness like the Tekonsha # 119190KIT is not going to be a vehicle specific process; the biggest challenge is going to be finding the correct wires on your vehicle. In most cases the wires you're looking for are going to be located behind the tail lights on your vehicle- on a Tesla you can access the wiring through the vehicle's trunk, by removing some trim and pulling back carpet to access the wires. You will need to have someone in the vehicle activating the brake...
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• Do I have to Splice Wires on My Tesla Model X Wiring Harness?
• The Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit item # 119250KIT for your 2016 Tesla Model X does not require cutting or splicing wires but it isn't plug and play. It uses zero-contact interface sensors to identify the current flowing through each wire by simply clamping onto it. I have linked a couple of videos so you can see how the system works.
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• Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness Installation Options for a 2016 Tesla Model X
• Yes, we do have installers in your area. You will want to go to the product page for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 76143, you were looking at, and click on the link below the picture that says "Locate installers near me". You will type in your zip code and find multiple options in your area. I can confirm that the Draw-Tite item # 76143 does fit your 2016 Tesla Model X. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 750 lbs. If...
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• Installation Instructions for Draw Tite Hitch for 2016 Tesla Model X
• On this page I have linked the install instructions for the Draw Tite hitch part # 76143 which is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Tesla Model X. The instructions are very detailed! Look for the section labelled "Featured Help Information".
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