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Towing in a Tesla Model Y, It's Easy
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2022
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I towed a fully loaded 5x8 U-Haul trailer from Alexandria,VA to Central Minnesota in -17F temps. It did great. Only issue was stopping every 100 miles to charge. Also hauled a few thousand pounds of scrap metal to the recycler in the summer and it worked great for that without the significant range loss. Had to do about 7 trips all about 1k lbs each load.
I’ve towed a literal ton of dirt in my model Y. The one pedal driving still works well. Better than I expected. Maybe 20-30% longer stopping distances.
Outstanding job. A one-handed magician indeed. Covered everything important and then some. Thanks so much.
Backing up I turn on the cameras, then while in 'Park' I partially open the back trunk lid stopping about half way when the camera view good. Then shift into reverse. The chimes ring, but this gives a really great over-view of your trailer while backing up to park or unload.
Great idea. Many thanks for sharing.
The goddamn chimes though. Never ending.
@@tringalij Once you plug the trailer wiring in the car enables 'trailer/tow mode' and there are no unwanted chimes reversing. Trailer mode can also be turned on from the screen, only if you have the factory trailer package though I suspect.
Nice video. I also have towed with my Model Y. Used a 1,000 lb UHaul trailer loaded with about 2,200 lbs of flooring materials, which was loaded by a forklift and pallet. Absolutely no issues towing. Car did great, used about 425-450w/hrs per mile.
2 foot extender ball mount a must not wanting to tear up the rear bumper facia for sure.
You should get another safety pin for the coupler though. Thanks for the video!
I agree.
Very informative ! Thank you
This was great. Thank you so much. I'm moving stuff out of my storage in Birmingham and taking it down to Orlando. It should be fun and your video instruction was really easy. Thanks for taking the time to put this together for us.
Glad it was helpful!
similar experience towing my 6x12 trailer. about 550 wh/mi. even captured my first accident in the dash cam while towing. wasnt fun trying to stop the rig when the accident happened in front of me
great towing review.
Appreciate the detailed video on hooking up.
Thank you for this video. I just bought a European 2023 Model Y yesterday, and I had no idea just how different an American towing setup would be to Europe. None of the electrical plugs look even remotely familiar and I have never seen such a chain setup either, and there is also no manual locking pin needed. If hauling something heavy here, there is a break-wire you attach to the car, so the trailer will break and stop if the wire is pulled (meaning the trailer has been disconnected from the car). If the trailer comes loose, will the chains not almost ensure that the trailer slams into the back of the car, or does the chain crossing prevent that? I am sure it is fine - I have just never seen such a setup before and was therefore curious. Thank you again for this fascinating insight into the differences in how towing is done in different countries. One thing is for sure - your setup looks rock solid!
Always do a latch pin check, tire check, lights check, up tug check...and cross chains will pull your tongue left or right in the event of a detachment! It's an old myth like 32 lbs in your tires!
Good tip!
Very timely for me, since I'm about to get a hitch installed by Tesla the end of the month.
Any details on where you purchased the hitch/trailer/plug adapter plus the prices for each would be nice to include. I'd also recommend checking the trailer lights on each use just to be safe. Thanks for the video as my next Tesla will either be a Model Y with a tow package or the Cybertruck. Waiting to see a Cybertruck after production begins to decide on which one.
Very useful video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
One important thing missed … the pin to prevent that latch from releasing.
I was just about to type this!
That will get you a ticket in Texas if caught.
That mesh tailgate catches a lot of air. If you can lower the tailgate onto the trailer floor, it will save on power.
Grest video. Thank you
Thank you too!
I haven't tried towing yet with my 2022 MY, though I had the towing package installed. This video was very helpful. Thank you. Curious did you opt for FSD on this Model Y? I know you have been a Beta tester and am curious what you think so far. I did not opt for FSD with ours because I knew that I could eventually use the monthly fee if I wanted.
I got FSD free since I got my 3 used from Tesla. It’s worth every penny 😂 I barely use it. It’s like having a 15 year old on lesson 1 driving, who never gets better.
Just a note if you have FSD with the FSD Beta then you can use FSD Beta and Enhanced AP with a trailer.
I take my “dust cover “ off. Often as j like to put my bike rack on. I have removed some of the clips to make it easier. It still clicks in fine. I wish I could fit my locking pin in there but I use a cotter pin too. My bike rack is pretty expensive. So far no problems. Of course there is sentry mode
Get a right angle hitch lock. Curt, master lock, etc make them.
I didn’t get one of those retainer things. I haven’t towed yet. I only use it for the bike rack but does that plastic connector come with the trailer hitch ?
Which hitch do you recommend to go with the Model Y?
Is a factory installed hitch the best way to go?
I'm from Forest City, kinda surprised to see it in the video lol. I do miss Denny's
Most SP tires are rated at 60 mph or less. Did you check?
Tesla needs to redesign the bumper opening for the hitch. It’s too small. The connector is also in a bad spot. I now have two locking trailer pins; one that has worked on many different vehicles and another for my Tesla.
Many thanks for a really informative video.
I will surely put some of the knowledge supplied in your video to use when my LRMY comes in.
I was disappointed that Tesla didn't allow enough room for a padlock on the receiver hitch. Maybe someone will come up with a lockable pin for the 2" receiver on the Tesla's. If anyone knows of one I would appreciate a link to where it is available.
I intend to tow a boat with an expensive aluminum trailer. When I go fishing I leave the car and trailer at the boat ramp. Just pulling a clevis and pin and you have lost a nice trailer. I also place a padlock on the lever that snaps the receiver to the ball on the tow hitch that attaches to the trailer. Just some of the necessary precautions we have to take in todays world. ??????
I have that same hitch pin/lock and am bummed it doesn't appear to fit. It almost seems that there is just enough room between the left side and the electrical power that the lock could squeeze in, but I assumed you tried it. I will need to look for another locking type that will fit. Not just to protect my boat/trailer, but also my mountain bikes when I use my bike rack.
You can get a locking hitch pin where the width of the lock is not so wide horizontally. This lock worked for me "Master Lock 2866DAT 1/2 in. and 5/8 in. Swivel Head Receiver Lock for Class I-IV, 1 Pack, Black ".
Awesome!!! I will be selling my GMC 1500!!!! But put a round toggle clip in the hole when you lock down your ball!!!! 😁
Exactly
The hooks for the safety chains are very hard to get at, hidden behind the hitch. I used some extender clips to make the attaching and detaching much easier. Other than that, the towing is easy.
how or what u used as “extender clips”…? looking for quick unhook of trailer for supercharging purposes…
@@wilrems06 They are called Quick links, in the shape of a chain link. An opening on one side can be used to attach to the Tesla hook, then screwed shut.
Weight bearing loads depend on the size of the quick link. Mine have a weight load of 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. each. I use two quick links on each side,
works great.
Great video. I've been looking at Y's with the trailer hitch option. I fish Kayak tournaments and haul everything on a modified Harbor Freight trailer. The Y should handle it easily. Looks like your trailer decreased your range by 30% maybe? I drive 1-2 hours one way to many of the lakes I fish. Probably shouldn't pass any superchargers on the way there or back! LOL
Currently I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey van. I have the back rear seats folded down and the other 2 rear seats removed from the vehicle. I slide my Hobie Pro Angleer 14 into the rear of the vehicle and tie down the rear hatch with a tie strap to my trailer hitch assembly. The Kayak sticks out athe rear of the van about 3 foot. I made a custom cross bar that attaches to the rear of the kayak that holds my dual light assembly. It plugs into my trailer towing harness.
Not sure I want to adapt this type of system to a model Y as I don't want the kayak to hit the center screen in case of a rear end collision. Will probably get some type of trailer for towing the kayak.
To fix the tight safety chain access, would it be legal to have the bar with the ball on it have the metal loops for the attachment point? Or is it a federal or state law that requires the loops to be attached to the frame?
I put stainless chain links in to extend the safety hooks
Good info, Dave! I was curious about the receiver size with Tesla's tow hitch. I have a 1.25" receiver with an EcoHitch on my Model 3 for my tiny camping trailer, but I now know I'll have to buy a 2" receiver bar if I upgrade to a Model Y someday. And I'll also have to buy a 4- to 7-pin adapter like yours for the wiring harness.
Having towed a 15ft camper with a Y, I definitely recommend getting the factory hitch if you can. It was great peace of mind to know it’s designed to do that.
@@mrallelectriccarlunacy Thanks… but I've decided NOT to get another Tesla.
Does anybody know where to buy a trailer?
Could not understand why my new model Y could not pull an open trailer. Why, well no external lights when hooked up. Tried with a friends model y and it worked fine. Tesla sent out a tech from their relatively service center ( Moraine Ohio )and he found a loose connection underneath the car but above some of the car’s shield underneath and after quick reconnection it worked fine. Thanks for your videos Dave. KO8CH
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Interestingly my then brand new MYP also had one of the lights not working on the trailer when hooked up at U-haul. U-haul guys said it's a common problem with Tesla. Took my car to Tesla service centre, they said nothing was wrong with it. Went back to U-haul, this time everything worked.
hi ev daty , what is the difference between model y long range and model y performance exterior?? Which one is better for me to get?
The model Y AWD long range exterior is the same with the exception of the Gemini wheels are 19” (hubcaps) and the performance has the heavy 21’s solid wheels. The performance version has a Red Line under the word Dual Motor in the back.
Range on the performance is 290 and on the Long Range is 326. You can buy the Speed boost on the long range model for $2000.00 more and get it to go faster but it’s not needed.
Fred
I removed some of the tabs on the cover plate on my Model Y to make it easier to remove and re-install the cover. It still stays on securely.
There are also some aftermarket makers offering a curved pry tool to make the job easier (saw in the video here EV Dave marred the plate). Instead of that though, I purchased a same-looking cover plate that fits into the hitch receiver and is held on by a magnet. There is a one inch hole in the middle of it to put your finger into to pull it off. Ungodly design is the manufacturer, I've had it for a few weeks now and it's really nice.
@@daviddennis5789 Please post the link to the cover plate you bought with the magnet. I can see the original one getting trashed very quickly since I two 1-2x a week plus put my bike rack on 2-3x/week as well, but would want the cover on when not using the hitch. Thanks in advance.
Thanks Dave, l wish Tesla would use their technical expertise to better design and produce a tow hook that could be as simple as the BMW Electric tow hook. I can see a few scratches occurring when removing the plastic cover
You can get a proper metal cover I think on Amazon.
Use a nylon pry tool. I have removed my tow cover several times and no scratches on the back bumper or cover
I have the video to wire the pig tail to the power breaking controller if you need it, note that the Model X pig tail for the controller is the same one for the Model Y and the service center will sell it to you, I think I paid 5.80
Why would you need something to control power while you are having a break? I would rather have a brake controller for my trailer while driving. 😉😉
@@sjokomelk you will need this adapter to connect to your brake controller, that’s the point.
@@fredsmodel3n192 I know. But your comment was about having lunch. Break != brake 😉
@@sjokomelk yeah Brakes & Breaks always gets me Hahahaha
Any way to keep the chains from rubbing on the bumper trim?
I wrap a shop towel around my chains and velcro it on so it doesn't slip. Seems to work fine...hate the thought of marring the plastic with chain rub.
I use a rubber sleeve. Or you can also use an old bicycle inner tube.
Aren't the safety chains going to damage the plastic bumper over time?
No I’ve got links to extend the safety eyes
Shouldn’t you have a retainer pin over by the ball latch? Also did you install a towing brake controller? Or does the small trailer doesn’t need it?
Fred
Why cross the chains?
Where can I get that adapter for round to 4 PM? Did you have link ?
7 pin to 4 pin is easy to find at any auto parts store
Amazon is a good place to start, if you have a tesla mobile connector you can buy a compatible plug for it
Literally just trying to get some numbers if anyone can help how much does the trailer it’s self weight ? My wife wants a y however we need a truck for towing for our jumper buisness im just wondering how much weight I can practically get I was even considering throwing a generator on it. I don’t want a truck and it would hurt me to waist money on a truck so I rather waist my money on a y two suit to people
Aerodynamics is the enemy of any vehicle more so than weight unless you are going up hill is starting and stopping allot. Once the weight is in motion very little energy is used to keep i it in motion unless drag due to aero drag. My Model X will tow 5000 lbs with 500 pound tongue weight, Model Y 3500# 350 lbs tongue
No safety pin in the trailer? Wow. That’s terrible. I’ve towed countless trailers for the last 20 years and this is the first thing I confirm. And off you go without one. My word. 😢
Wonfer if this could put a 7x14 with a four seat cam am lol
Hey EV Dave! We found that we could tow a 5'X8' U Haul without issue from St. Louis to Boston with the trailer hitch attached: ruclips.net/video/yglyZ6nGU6I/видео.htmlsi=SwzsdbiG5zb3GOOx
It's just a matter of making sure to plan out your route and have enough charge. We did well, even in the rain which is when we sometimes have unpredictable range loss. There was one part of the trip where we weren't sure if the next charging station was down for maintenance or not, so it's good to prepare ahead of time!
The USA towbars look horrible, UK one is a lot nicer to use on my MYLR. Wonder why that is?
EU tow rules, same NA tow rules. Standard set by county 🤷♂️
This video is how to connect trailer to tesla😊
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Although we all know that box springs don't really weigh anything they more just take up space than anything else but just so that your viewers know.... That trailer was loaded incorrectly... Again not much of a problem because box springs really don't weigh anything but you should never load a trailer to where all of the weight is at the front of the trailer... Instead the load needs to be disbursed to where the weight is above the axle or at least distributed evenly throughout the trailer...
You call this easy?
That's a lonely looking abandoned F-250 in the garage there.
Towing with my Y absolutely SUCKS. You can tell this hitch was designed in California by someone who just thought of attaching a bike rack.
Pulling a trim piece with a trim tool to access the hitch is dumb right off the bat. The lack of space makes hooking the safety chains an unnecessary frustration. The reverse camera doesn’t have a trailer mode, no overhead view like a modern truck, and the goddamn safety features make backing unsafe. I prefer to keep the hatch open and look backwards to put the boat in the water. Well, the whole time the car is just beeping and beeping about driving with the hatch open, and if my ass comes off the seat a little the car suddenly stops thinking I fell out. Such a massive pain in the ass. Then unhitching is stressful because the bumper is just inches from the hitch and I can’t put the car in neutral to jiggle it off the ball, because it has to brake itself when I’m out, so I have to try to load up the hitch a little so the trailer pops off the ball away from the bumper which makes pulling it up a bitch.
Absolutely terrible. I want to buy a small pickup just to tow now, because I sold my truck since “the Y can tow.” Now the performance is great, it pulls like nobody’s business but the inability to shut off the warnings, get out and leave it in neutral, tow hitch design and location… it’s all an F.
Speed limit when towing any vehicle is 55 max 👎
Why do you say that, the trailer I rented from home depot had a limit of 65 and that was speed I drove
@@techyjames1945 Depends on the state. In California trailers are all 55. Other states it can be 70 or more with a trailer, but that would really kill range. Don't have my MYLR yet; use a MB GLK250 diesel to pull my 3500# boat trailer now. Generally drive at 60mph because that happens to be peak torque on the diesel. I expect to drive the same speed (at least in Calif) when I get my MYLR.