Congrats. Great car, I got the tow package and it was 100% worth it. I would change your order if you absolutely need a hitch.

I would have spent the 2k on the receiver/lights. It's a 7 pin with brake controller. Good luck getting a receiver after the fact, there are people that paid for it months ago but still haven't received it.

Remember, this is a unibody construction, not a body on chassis, so there are multiple specific contact points you need to hit to take both the tongue weight and pulling load, and they're right next to the battery, so messing that up could be bad.

I've been towing for nearly 30 years, i've installed hitches on plenty of vehicles, I wouldn't try to install one on the ocean that was not specifically made for it.

 

Yes, glad I got the Hitch on my ONE.

 

Appreciate the input. Largest thing we tow is our Ryobi EV riding lawn mower. Wiring a 7 way I'll be able to do. Even tho we don't have a trailer that takes a 7 way. I've seen the videos of the underneath by the tow receiver. It's a bolt in part. The chassis on one ordered with the tow package is not different, or at least I haven't found a difference yet. Maybe it does come with higher spring rates. Seems doing it this way we will be able to tow in earth mode. Mostly we use a foldable rack out back to haul gas and garbage since we done want them in the vehicle.

If a Fisker tech can add a receiver hitch in a few hours laying in someone's driveway, and certify that as "good as done during assembly", I don't feel any risk here.

 

Appreciate the input. Largest thing we tow is our Ryobi EV riding lawn mower. Wiring a 7 way I'll be able to do. Even tho we don't have a trailer that takes a 7 way. I've seen the videos of the underneath by the tow receiver. It's a bolt in part. The chassis on one ordered with the tow package is not different, or at least I haven't found a difference yet. Maybe it does come with higher spring rates. Seems doing it this way we will be able to tow in earth mode. Mostly we use a foldable rack out back to haul gas and garbage since we done want them in the vehicle.

If a Fisker tech can add a receiver hitch in a few hours laying in someone's driveway, and certify that as "good as done during assembly", I don't feel any risk here.

Fellow Wisconsinite here (Hartland); welcome! I know of only one other FOA member from WI (@TosaFisker).

 

Congrats on your purchase. I am still really enjoying mine; almost a year now.

You can likely bolt on a hitch receiver if you can find a compatible one, which seems to be a challenge. However, the rear bumper plastic will be an issue, and you may have to cut a hole for the receiver to poke through. You also won't likely be able to connect a wiring harness at all.

I ordered mine with a hitch without electrical, but it came without a hitch altogether; and they were out of stock. While waiting for one to arrive, I told fisker I'd be willing to pay the difference for one with electrical if they have them in stock. They replied that hitches with electric require an extra module in the car when being built and mine didn't have the module, so it's not an option for me. I was very surprised. Seems very short sided, not to be able to upgrade at some point.

A month after receiving my car they did install the hitch receiver, without electric. They had to replace the rear bumper to do it. It now has a removable plastic piece in the bumper that I need to remove when I use the hitch. I use it almost every weekend and so far so good.

 

Tsunami Automotive may have the hitch hardware now (no wiring)

 

They do. And not a horrible price. Ordered one yesterday. Advise anyone else looking to do the same. I'll still make the light control box. Thank you for the notification. Appreciate it.

 

Do you know how many they have in stock. I'm looking into buying an Ocean next week from Newport Fisker, but the premiums for a tow package is $3-4k... kind of crazy.

Thanks,

Henry

 

Unsure but they are still listed. Grab one. I'll be making a trailer light kit that won't upset the vehicle. About 90 days out.

 

Did you ever make a trailer light kit! About to install my hitch and don’t know what to do for harness

 

Pulled the trigger on a Big Sur One with tow package yesterday from Newport. I purchased an extra FOB and floor liners. The 140 mile drive home was great with no surprises.

Wish me luck! Here are a few pix next the the Roadster...

 

Is there a discussion thread or information about DIY wiring for the hitch electrical. I bought the receiver/bar from Tsunami and would love to add the electrical for lights and electronic braking for my trailer. I'll be installing when the weather gets a bit warmer in DC.

 

I have the parts to make the light adapter. But it's not gonna be just adding the plug. It is a isolated system to prevent disturbing the vehicle. And will require wire to wire connections. My plan is to only make them to support the 7 way connector. Not the 4 pin. My receiver arrived today from tsunami. Might be a few weeks before I get to it. Oh and lastly. This setup will only be available to dues paying FOA members. Also this is the last post for me on this forum as all the verified real conversations are in the FOA discourse. Just keeping our efforts in one place. Congrats on purchase.

 

Towing Hitch (US) FM2920700020

North American town hitch. Non-electrified. This is callout #1 on the picture. Wiring harness is NOT included. Ten(10) bolts (M10x35 - 10.9 grade bolts) required for installation. Only fits Fisker Ocean vehicles. This item is 3 feet long and weighs 40lbs This item is labeled by Fisker with PN...

www.tsunamiautomotive.com

The tow hitch comes with no wiring harness.

 

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