Solution for Attaching Safety Chains to Hidden Tow Loops for EcoHitch 306-X7201 on Tesla Model S
Question:
With the ecohitch installed, I dont have enough clearance to attach safety chains to the attachment points. Do you have a recommendation for an aftermarket solution?
asked by: Kristie A
Expert Reply:
I reached out to my contact at EcoHitch to see if they have seen this issue before with the EcoHitch # 306-X7201 on your Tesla and if they have any suggestions. My contact did say that the Tesla rear bumper has quite a bit of tolerance from the factory, so it's something they occasionally see but more often there's enough clearance available to hook up safety chains.
With that being said, clearance is obviously an issue for you based on the picture you attached. My contact said they have seen customers use a set of loop extensions like the Roadmaster 8" # RM-910648-8 that they attach to the chain loops on the hitch. Your safety chains could then be hooked to the extension that drapes down from the hitch.
The cable extensions should hopefully small enough to fit within the limited clearance you have around the chain loops on the hitch. Please just let me know if this won't work and I will be happy to look into this further.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 8" Safety Cable Extensions w/ Quick Links - 2 Pack
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Trailer Safety Chains
- Safety Cable Parts
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Loop Extensions
- 8 Inch Long
- Roadmaster
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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