Tesla Model Y towbar electrics. Space for adaptors & what is the socket voltage?

In this video I look at electrics on the Tesla Model Y tow bar for the UK and EU markets. It comes with the standard 13-pin EU socket. However, many owners will have older trailers and will want to use a 13-pin to 7-pin adaptor. Some people have struggled to make these fit on the Tesla Model Y. It would seem that some tow hitch assemblies are mounted a little too low which then makes it difficult to fit an adaptor in the electric socket as the protective flap wont hinge down enough. I suspect this is only the case if you've had the tow hitch fitted at a service centre and it isn't an issue on cars that had the factory fitted tow bar. If this is the case with your car, you'll have to return it to the service centre and ask for them to raise the tow bar assembly by a few millimetres.
In the video I also look at the voltage output on the electric socket. As the newer cars now have a 16V lithium auxiliary battery rather than a 12V lead acid battery, there have been concerns that the voltage may be too high for trailer lights. In the video I test the output and it is 12.7 volts, even though this car has the new lithium 16V low voltage battery.

Chapters/timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:14 13-pin socket
00:28 Fitting a 7-pin adaptor
01:56 DC voltage output
02:24 Outro

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[mickforey]

Thanks for the video, very useful. I had to modify my adapter by cutting off the "wings" that were catching the fold down cover, stopping the adapter turning. A simple job with a hacksaw. Now all works well.

[Scott-]

Really like these short Model Y videos. They are really informative. I had a tow bar fitted from new and always have trouble fitting the electric plug. I'm going to ask them to adjust the tow bar. Hopefully, they will do this under warranty. Thx again 👍

[Vlogs-xwhn]

I got MY ordered with tow bar as I normally don't use tow bar but will be first time using it, so very informative 👍

[grahameblair]

Question please: When a Caravan fridge is switched on to "Vehicle power" and the vehicle is "running" (Whatever that means for an EV) is a full 12Volt still available at the fridge ? ( My van fridge requires 10Amp at 12Volt to operate correctly )
Also
When a Caravan fridge is switched on to "Vehicle power" and the vehicle is "running" is there any change to the "12 Volt" supply to the caravan battery. I ask because I've encountered poor installations where the caravan battery discharges into the caravan fridge via the 13 pin socket system in the car
Thanks

[fuzzyzola]

Hi where did you get your adapter from mine is slightly different than yours and is very tight getting on my flaps lift up while yours you pull down many thanks

[Corfine]

great video tesla selling well Ireland at moment the petrol at €186 liter at moment