Tesla Model Y tow hitch for UK/EU vehicles - all you need to know
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Published 2024-02-14
The tow hitch is described by Tesla as "High strength, Class II steel tow bar capable of towing up to 1,600 kg". When carrying accessories (e.g. bike rack), the ball coupling is designed to support vertical loads of up to 72 kg. When using a trailer, the tongue weight is the downward force that the weight of the trailer exerts on the hitch. It must be at least 4% of the total trailer load. The maximum tongue weight (or technically permissible mass at the coupling point) is 160 kg.
The full specs can be found in the Model Y owner's manual here www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_gb/GUID-A6D6C…
There are many videos online showing the tow hitch, but the majority are for US vehicles and these use a different tow ball and socket. So this video may help people in the UK and Europe who are ordering a Tesla Model Y and wondering what you get with the tow hitch option.
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Chapters/timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Removing cover
03:21 Hitch receiver & electrics
04:21 Attaching the tow hitch
05:21 Removing the hitch
05:57 All the bits
06:35 50mm ball
06:50 Breakaway cable
07:35 Trailer mode
09:22 Rear camera
09:33 Weights
10:36 Replacing cover
11:22 Coupling your trailer
12:14 Outro
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All Comments (20)
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Since filming this video, I have measured the voltage output on the 13-pin electrical socket and it is 12.76V DC. I have the 16V lithium battery in this Model Y. Now on a follow up video https://youtu.be/TifLpKXZt7g
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Thanks for providing a real instruction video. Even Tesla didn’t do a good job.
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7:10 About the little difficulty to attach the breakaway cable, you could try putting one "Threaded Quick Link Trailer Safety Chain Hook Carabiner Clip" to the hook attached to the car frame, and attach then your cable to this additional chain link. There are various size of those, so you could find a good one providing a better matching size between the hook attached to the car frame and your cable hook.
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One issue with the Tesla tow attachment is that the 13 pin sockets doesn't have the power outputs enabled. There's normally two of these one which is "ignition switched" and one permanently enabled. For a caravan these are commonly used for, respectively, keeping the fridge going and, if you have it, powering the caravan's stability control system. The current Model Y has the new 15.5. volt low voltage system and I guess they're worried about discharging the tiny lithium-ion battery they're now using. Losing the fridge charging isn't really an issue, you can just take a bunch of freezer packs with you. The stability control is another issue; I've been looking to see if I can power this separately, perhaps with a 12V battery on the caravan.
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Nice trailer. Ive got the same one GD-84 and it tracks really well and ideal for towing 1 tone loads with is what I usually do. Its a shame the the model why does not have a good turning circle as this makes it hopeless at reversing around tight corners.
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This is just what I've been looking for. Thank you for taking the time to create this content!
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This system is so much better than the clunky towbar system that Tesla supplies for the Model Y in Australia. We use a 50 mm square section which requires a manual pin and R-Clip. Mind you, ours is relatively cheaper at AU$1970
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Thanks for the good content. That's exactly what I was looking for. 👍
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Excellent video as couldnt find this information elsewhere
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Great video! 👏👏👏👏 When I purchase the Model Y, without any doubt I will order the factory tow hitch, as it seems very well made 👍👍 Thank you very much from Spain 😁
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Good video
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Great video. The hitch ball seems rather low to the ground. Have you had a chance to measure the height from the ground to the top of the ball? Does your trailer look leveled? The coupler seems much higher than the hitch ball.
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In the US, you can get a magnetic cover. Trying to find one of these in the UK if anyone knows?
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Did you investigate the rear tow eye on your vehicle with tow hitch? I suppose people would install the tow hitch and use that in an emergency.
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ive seen people towing but they go quite fast i thought that the speed limit is 55 mph
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Is the towball ALKO compatible ? and what is the vertical load limit ?
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What is the voltage at the 13 pin socket in this current Model Y? Is it 15.5V or is it 12V?
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Just remember that when towing you are not going to get very far, and you wont be able to charge without removing the trailer. So if you plan to use a trailer, get a real car with a engine.
