Model Y $1000 Tow Package vs $300 Aftermarket Hitch

One of these things is not like the other. This is why I waited months and spent the extra money for the factory tow package.

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[andypatterson]

Dear YouTube, please make this the very first video that populates when searching for Model Y hitch. This is a game changer! Thank you for this information I am no longer going to try to save a few bucks on a DIY.

[jackiemathys]

Thank you. After watching two videos of guys installing the aftermarket hitch, there's NO WAY I'd attempt that myself. I'll be ordering the hitch with my Model Y when the time comes. Thanks for making the decision a no brainer.

[MrDavidPartida]

Great video! You have made my decision extremely easy. Will be going with the stock option.

Thanks for the upload!

[chrisvrikkis]

Thank you for the short clean video. I didnt need a 20 minute video for this like every other dang video out there.

[swordfish]

I just ordered a 2024 Model Y and thanks to your video, I added the tow package and now is only $1, 000 bucks. I installed after market tow hitch to all my vehicles for over 20 years but thanks to your video I was like "Nope", I'm paying the addon and get it straight from Tesla. Thank you so much.

[mattfierstein]

Great video! I was on the fence. I’ve never had a tow hitch, I’ve never been “Darn, I wish I had a tow hitch...” but for whatever reason with this car I’ve been seriously considering it. I’ve removed the tow hitch from my configuration but if I ever do feel the need to add one, I’ll pay the extra $200 to have Tesla do their thing 👍🏻

[tobepropst]

AGREE! aftermarket hitch $300+ Wiring harness for it $200+ (inferior to Tesla's) Labor $200-300 at U-haul (if you can find one that knows what you're doing). Drive it out there, wait in line, drop it off, get a ride back, be without your car a day or two, get a ride back, wait in line, pick it up (assuming everything went smooth)...blow a good 4hrs+ (how much is your time worth)? Your at almost $1k already. Your bumper may end up a little jacked up who knows. You have wiring but not synced up with Tesla's tow mode software I guess. Not really saving much. But yeah, MAYBE you could reason that if you just want the hitch with no wiring harness, even paying $200 for install, that may be reasonable. I'll just get the damn factory install. Not as big of a rip off as I initially thought lol. Great Vid EveryAmp!

[westlydurkee]

Very well made video. Exactly what I was looking for!

[bh]

THANK YOU for keeping me from making the mistake of trying to save a dollar. I was researching the aftermarket option before ordering the Tesla Y. I will most certainly get the factory installed Tow Package!! New Subscriber here!

[brasha]

Absolutely solid video. Best break down with in depth detail about how exactly you could f this up and the rationale to why it’s just best to go with what tesla offers because it’s the best. I’m most certainly NOT going to pull this sort of stunt on a vehicle like this. Maybe on an ice vehicle there’s no flipping way I would mess around with install and warranty issues when tesla offers the option for 1k. Many thanks for taking the time to factor the supplement of towing options.

[glentaybow]

Great analysis and recommendations. Keep up the good work.

[chevdevi]

Very good information, just made justifying the $1000 option alot easier.

[nickcarter]

Thank you for making me not feel quite as ripped off by adding that option. This was also helpful for me in that I know I don't want to attempt upgrading the tow bar myself. My issue with the factory tow bar is that Tesla states no more than a .75" rise. Considering it sits at 12" from the ground, that's pretty limiting on what you can tow. I think most people ignore this but there's risk involved. My small motorcycle trailer will weigh about 1, 000 lbs. when loaded, but it's ball mount sits about 19-21" off the ground, so I'll need a 7" rise here. I'm afraid that would break something under a heavy braking situation, so I'm considering upgrading the tow bar that doesn't have this restriction. It's been difficult to find information about this, your video is very helpful.

[loganrossignol]

I installed a hitch on my Model 3, which is similar to installing it on the Y. It is a decent amount of time, but if you're handy, it's a good way to save money.

[natnathutchins]

This was SUPER helpful! Tesla has the kit for $1200 including installation and software. Teslarati is selling the hitch for $350. I keep going back in forth on which to purchase. My MY is in the shop getting a little work done and the shop is not going to charge me to install the hitch. I’m mostly concerned about the software. I can find a software ONLY price w Tesla.

[mohamedmohamed]

Thanks a lot and like many of the comments I was thinking of going OEM but your advice is solid especially when I plan to have a uhaul trailer behind me and the weight imbalance as well as they length of it will definitely be a headache to manage without all the tech involved. Now I have a clear conscience of spending the extra money😎

[rajesh.naik]

Great video. After seeing this video I decided do add Tow Hitch from Tesla and not to mess with it by adding it myself and void any warranty and insurance. Haven't seen any such videos there which gives such a neat explanation, what to choice when I need to tow my bicycle. My delivery will now take additional month which I am ok with. Quiet excited till then. Thanks for this video.

[SergioERestrepo]

Great video appreciate the detail. I was on the fence with mine doubt i will use or a lot so may do the after market afterwards

[Andrew_M_Ward]

I got a quote for $525.00 to install an aftermarket hitch and the guy says "if you haven't purchased the car yet get the factory hitch.."

[first]

Good video to let people know that going cheaper is not always a good idea. The cost to have someone do the work with aftermarket is going to cost more money. I like Tesla setup it is simple, easy and if something goes wrong just call Tesla.