Installing EcoHitch on Tesla Model Y - Tips For The Best Hitch Install - TESBROS

If you didn't buy a hitch through Tesla and really want one now, this video is for you. We walk you through the reasons why you would get an aftermarket hitch vs Tesla and what are the best options for you.

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0:00 Tesla vs 3rd Party Hitch
1:40 Crash Bar Removal
5:20 EcoHitch Install Onto Crash Bar
8:10 Should you use nylon or zinc washers?
10:12 EcoHitch Install on Model Y
14:01 Hitch Removal Tools

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What you need:
- 10 mm socket
- 15 mm socket
- 13 mm socket
- Ratchet - I use Milwaukee Electric 3/8" Extended Reach
- Torque wrench
- Torque wrench extender
- Zinc washers (optional, if pulling heavy things with your hitch)
- Dielectric grease (optional, if pulling heavy things with your hitch)
- Goo Gone or another adhesive remover (optional)

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[mikeflippin]

I installed the stealth hitch on my 2018 Model 3 & while not being hard, it took time & involved removing a lot of stuff - but was actually a fun project. It sits pretty low when the 2" receiver in installed & can bottom out in some driveways & speed bumps. Taping into the electrical to get the 7 pin for a trailer was more than I wanted to risk. I recently ordered a Model Y & added the tow pkg for $1, 000. I think thats well worth it considering you gonna be in @ $500-$800 for the hitch & 7pin, so its quite a good value specially considering you will already have tow mode on the car.

[asimmanzur]

Video timeline 12:55, you mentioned don't forget this connector.
What is this connector for? is that for parking sensors or something else?
If for parking sensors. does this needs to be connected for 2023 Model Y, the one doesn't have parking sensors?

[philipnijs]

What grease do i use? I can not find the grease he named at 9:24/15:25

[ngenes]

Wow am glade I watched the this and added a hitch to my model y order.

[fanxiaogao]

Thank you for your careful explanation, which is very helpful to me, may I ask you a question, after you install this trailer square port, what is the vertical load（tongue weight） of this model Y, do you have relevant data, thank you

[tonywong]

Why wouldn't you put the nylon washers on the top 2 studs? (I only notice you putting on the bottom 4)

[NotaGandhi]

How does it takes standard bike rack and space for a lock to both.?

[CP-fzsr]

Very nice video. Thank you. I ordered the same hitch that you showing here, just purchased it thru your link.
Question is this: Im like you, I dont pull anything, but I do heavy MTB biking. When you put the bike on the receiver, does your Tesla give you any warnings that something is behind you or anything like that? I dont have the hitch YET, but I wonder if you MUST have that tow programmed into the Tesla System. I appreciate your help and awesome video.

[fasousa]

Just out of curiosity didn't you miss one plastic washer on the top bolts? They are 3 per side and the washers only went on the lower 2? Or am i missing something? @10:31 thanks

[Fishingbayarea]

Can you drive with the trunk open on the highway? Like if you have long pieces of wood with a bed extender?

[TuscanyFTX]

FYI you run the risk of voiding your warranty if you tow without a “Tesla” hitch and tow mode. Both only available through them. I’m currently fighting this with them.

[TeslaEVVideos]

I just found out the u-haul version of the install does not re-install the tesla OEM bumper back. The u-haul hitch serves at the new bumper. Is it better to re-install the tesla bumper over the trailer hitch?

what happens if I skip the tesla bumper?

[zanderhicks]

If the nylon washer is for rust-free mounting between steel and aluminum, how come the original steel to aluminum mount installed by Tesla didn't have the non-metal washer?

[entreprengineer]

where is the wire connector for trailer? Do you need different hitch for that?

[rcmen]

1000 is definitely worth the Tesla hitch. Installation looks pretty involved.

[Shinobifoxx]

Any good anti-rattle clamps you recommend for the Model Y ? The ooening is too narrow for the traditional clamps on mine

[hottiescapades]

If I'm just going to use the hitch for bike rack and basket. Is it necessary to have those washers?

[Bradleyjwatson]

Video looks easy...but is it for someone that isnt overly handy or mechanical?

[qianyuliang]

The only concern I have apart from messing up the DIY part is: how is this work without the software update from Tesla to enable to Trailer Mode. I am only going to install bike rack and not going to pull heavy stuff? Would the sensors going to give me alarm all the time without the Trailer Mode? Any safety concerns?

[dhudz]

Should you have also placed nylon washers between the trailer hitch and the crash bar too? Crash bar is Aluminium as well.