Tongue Weight Capacity of 2 Inch EcoHitch Trailer Hitch 306-X7373 for Tesla Model 3

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I have the ecohitch part number 306-X7373 EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2 Installed on my Tesla Model 3. I have seen conflicting tongue weight limits. Is it rated for 200lb or 300lb tongue weight? Thanks.

asked by: Antonio R

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Expert Reply:

I checked with EcoHitch and can verify that the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH84GR for a Tesla Model 3 does have a tongue weight of 300 lbs.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

While there isn't a locking pin for the lower portion of the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH84GR the good news is this won't be a high-theft item at all for a few reasons. Most people would not assume that it comes off as it…

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Answer 2

I have attached a photo of the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part #391TES317 installed on a 2018 Tesla Model 3. As you can see, the hitch pin hole is pretty even with the end of the bumper. Therefore, if you are worried about clearance with…

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Answer 3

In regards to the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH84GR which is a fit for a 2020 Tesla Model 3, the hardware captured inside the hitch that secures the bumper won't really pose a risk of corrosion as the hole is larger than the…

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Answer 4

The correct Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2020 Tesla Model 3 is part #C45FR. I checked with Curt to confirm this for you. It looks like the side plates have been redesigned to better accommodate the new model so you won't have any issues with…

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Answer 5

A trailer hitch, the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH84GR, is definitely the best way to carry a bike rack on your 2020 Tesla Model 3 because it is going to be the sturdiest, most secure way to carry any type of bike a rack can handle. The…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH84GR is an excellent option for a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The newer models has a hitch knockout panel under the rear bumper which is where the receiver tube will exit so no cutting or drilling will be…

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Answer 8

The Curt 2-inch trailer hitch part #C45FR is a fit for your 2019 Tesla Model 3 and is by far the best value hitch option out there. It's a new fit at this time (April 2020) so we don't have much feedback on it or an install video. I did…

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Answer 9

When we installed the EcoHitch part #EH84GR on a 2018 Tesla Model 3 just like your 2019 model we found that the top of the hitch opening measures 9-3/4 inches from the ground. So to tow a trailer with an 18 inch coupler height measured at the top of…

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Answer 10

For the 2022 Tesla Model 3 we do have a hitch with the EcoHitch part #EH84GR but the hitch you referenced does not fit as it was designed for older versions of the vehicle.

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Answer 11

The ground clearance of a trailer hitch on a 2020 Tesla Model 3 will be pretty much the same no matter which option you go with as they all install in the same fashion. The location of the receiver tube is dictated by the manufacturer due to where…

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Answer 12

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…

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