Installing a hitch and 7 pin trailer plug on Model S.

[Webeevdrivers]

Hi folks. Just wondering if anyone has installed a trailer hitch and 7 pin trailer plug on a model S. It would have to be able to haul 3500 pounds and deal with 350 pounds hitch weight.

We are considering a model S for our next tesla but it needs to be able to tow our little teardrop trailer as we do that with our model Y now.

Thanks in advance.

John.

 

[houstonian]

No relevant info to share about the S but would the X make sense after the recent price drop?

 

[Webeevdrivers]

No relevant info to share about the S but would the X make sense after the recent price drop?

Yah maybe. We took one for a test drive at the Kelowna tesla event a few weeks ago. Kinda prefer the S and Y driving experience but we’ll see. It’s a couple years away.

 

[ATPMSD]

At least in the U.S. if you add a tow hitch this does not void the warranty. However, as the S is not approved for towing, if you tow and then you have a problem with a motor, suspension, drivetrain, etc., Tesla will deny any warranty claim.

Better to get a Y or X.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

At least in the U.S. if you add a tow hitch this does not void the warranty. However, as the S is not approved for towing, if you tow and then you have a problem with a motor, suspension, drivetrain, etc., Tesla will deny any warranty claim.

Better to get a Y or X.

That’s a good point. I think S’s have a tow rating in Europe (not sure) so wonder how that fits in.

 

[IvesSM]

Get an X and be done with it.

 

[ATPMSD]

That’s a good point. I think S’s have a tow rating in Europe (not sure) so wonder how that fits in.

See if there is a Canadian Owner’s manual and if so, see what it says.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

See if there is a Canadian Owner’s manual and if so, see what it says.

I think the manual is similar to the US version. Still. That warranty thing would be enough to shut it down for me. Too bad. The S is a nice car. Would have been nice to have a tow package.

Cheers.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

To the mods. I did a poor job of searching for a similar thread which I have now found. You can delete this one if you like. My apologies.

 

[etigro]

In Europe all Model S starting in 2022 come ready for towing. You can then buy the tow hitch and install at home for 790€.

 

[Webeevdrivers]

In Europe all Model S starting in 2022 come ready for towing. You can then buy the tow hitch and install at home for 790€.

Thank you. Good info.

 

[islandbayy]