To have the receiver plate OEM'd at the tesla factory would be the best solution.
We love the spare tire accessory option. We'll add that to the list of things to concider.
Hi Glen, That's a great name!
Sorry for the delay. Thanks for your post! There are some great questions in there.
As with most applications, there are many changes to form and functions (prototypes). Testing and more testing. Just like Space X, testing their Rockets. Prototype 4 was...
There is one receiver, which is a flat plate underneath the bed of the truck. A bike rack will have it's own coupler, as will a 5th wheel trailer. Let's suppose that every cyber truck came with a receiver OEM from Tesla, under the bed. Everyone, would be able to use it for whatever they want...
Here was Proto Type #1 which was designed for the 4" round gooseneck. We picked up a horse trailer from Logan Coach for a friend. That was many years ago.
Our rendering of the Cyber Hitch bumper pull. As per the FHWA, a 5th wheel attachment does not require safety chains. The bumper Cyber Hitch is smoother, stronger and safer.
Oh we understand completely. We are currently working on the bumper version, which will eliminate the ball, and will be replaced with the cyber hitch. See the section about the bumper pull cyber hitch version.
We are demonstrating the versatility of the Cyber Hitch. Our hitch design can do a lot more than just pull trailers. The renderings showed a 2 bike rack. That was not necessarily what it is capable of. We are putting together a proposal for Yakama and Thule to become our Rack Source. Demand will...
There are many advantages:
It's monolithic, which means no chucking.
No safety chains are required.
You don't have to be exactly over a ball to couple the trailer to the truck.
You don't have to hide a ball.
In the winter, you don't have to un-thaw a ball to un-hide a ball.
The "smart"...
To ajdelange, I have also thought of a 5th wheel boat trailer. Every time I have been boating, mostly Lake Powell. Here is the typical routine. You back down the ramp with the truck nearly half way in the water, connect the boat to the cable, then crank it in. With a 5th wheel boat trailer...
Ah my friend ajdelange. I love your comments. :) People love options. We hear people who love their 5th Wheel, and people who love their bumper pull. They each have their advantages. Regardless what the Cybertruck can handle, or what advanced features the motors will provide. The fact...