Warning, Don't Do This! Here's How We Damaged Our Cybertruck Towing Across Town!

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@williamknifeman5040 13 күн бұрын

It’s a rookie mistake, it happens. Don’t let it bring you down Tommy. You live and learn. Props to Roman for not getting angry.

@Digikidthevoiceofreason 12 күн бұрын

as the saying goes....Shit happens.

@Captain-Awesome 12 күн бұрын

100%

@mt2nv1 11 күн бұрын

The hitch being recessed adds to jackknife potential. less room for error.

@Battleneter 10 күн бұрын

Buying a Cybertuck was a rookie mistake for sure, your kind words may help though.

@zachlafond2652 13 күн бұрын

Just go to a local boat landing on a busy weekend and you can find all kinds of trailering comedy.

@IronmanV5 13 күн бұрын

Bring lawn chairs and cold drinks. And play Benny Hill music.....

@ColJonSquall1 12 күн бұрын

@@IronmanV5 Wouldn't be hard to film either, Andre does like to take trucks to see how they tow his boat after all, lol

@patrickmaloney1810 11 күн бұрын

This.

@roguedogx 11 күн бұрын

given I ran a yard where professional drivers regularly act like they have never backed up a trailer in their lives, I believe it.

@Dularr 10 күн бұрын

Looking for Cybertruck FSD to autonomusly launch a boat at the boat ramp.

@anthonymrskipt9252 13 күн бұрын

Geez, I love all the trolling over a trailering issue that I’m sure many of us have experienced at one point or another. Especially when you’re pulling a trailer that’s new to you and probably trying to make a turn in a tight spot. I suspect these guys are way better drivers than most of the commenters and at least have the backbone to put their mistakes out there to help others from doing the same. For what it’s worth, I appreciate your doing that as a channel. On another note, congratulations on your nuptials, Tommy! Best thing I ever did was marrying my wife and raising two amazing sons with her. I hope the same for you and that you have many, many years of happiness together.

@KalleSWBeck 13 күн бұрын

This is why my quadrasteer had 4 wheel tow mode which limited the rear steer while towing. GM figured this out 22 years ago

@wolfgangpreier9160 12 күн бұрын

And they built their cars with clean non polluting and non poisonous electric motors. And then they stopped being the good guy and replaced their EV1 with smoking poison spilling super heavy trucks. Well done GM!

@mt2nv1 11 күн бұрын

This will be a Tesla OTA update in a few months. Watch.

@TheNinthGenerarion 8 күн бұрын

@@mt2nv1most cars don’t need patches, they usually release when they’re ready.

@mt2nv1 8 күн бұрын

@@TheNinthGenerarion most cars get worse over time. Teslas get better. Our 2018 just got a Spotify and Audible update along with trip progress indicator and other enhancements

@TheNinthGenerarion 8 күн бұрын

@@mt2nv1 yet the newest released model is a lemon. While the software can be improved over the air, the hardware can’t be, and eventually the software will be incompatible with your hardware. Computers also break down much faster than cars do, meaning your car will brick up on you eventually, I just hope the by-wire steering and braking have physical overrides when it happens. I only need a connection to my phone to get Spotify, Audible and GPS in my car. My current one uses Bluetooth and my phone can be updated and replaced without needing to lose access to my car during that time, or affect its value. Every vehicle gets worse over time, no car is an investment. Vehicles break themselves apart every time they turn on, it’s why we have to do maintenance. I don’t want my car to be an expensive computer, we already have enough distractions without needing an iPad for a console.

@MikeWolff1 13 күн бұрын

That happens with normal trucks all the time as well. Normally you don't make a 90 degree turn with a trailer. Still glad you made a video about it. More impressed with Tommy's ease of the functionality of the truck.

@markmonroe7330 14 күн бұрын

Please document the process for getting the truck repaired - from start to finish with the costs included. We could really benefit from knowing the full timeline, process with Tesla and costs. Excellent presentation. Thank you. We need these kind of videos.

@TFLEV 14 күн бұрын

We did, Roman banged at it with a rubber mallet. 😉

@brians.1357 13 күн бұрын

Total KZfaq revenue $$$ from this video minus repair cost = $$$ money ahead 🤑. I don’t recommend this strategy unless you are a very large KZfaq channel 😂

@jamesp5301 13 күн бұрын

@@TFLEV 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@zilfondel 7 күн бұрын

Rubber mallet method good enough. No truck owner would have the bumper replaced for a ding

@michaelcalmeyerhentschel8304 12 күн бұрын

Glad to see that both of you use every opportunity to leave fingerprints on the Frunk and doors areas. Clearly not squeamish about using a Cybertruck as a truck.

@hhohajz 14 күн бұрын

Tommy that's the 2nd Tesla you damage. Let's see how long the repair process is this time.

@ShippyJack 13 күн бұрын

It's already repaired... Roman fixed it on camera!

@ctbryant09 13 күн бұрын

This is normal, most of us do it without rear wheel steering. Not a big deal. Only ppl who RARELY tow haven't made this mistake.

@horuslupercal3872 13 күн бұрын

I did this in my Dads Silverado when I was 16 I wasn’t allowed to drive again for almost 6 months 😂

@theproffessional9 13 күн бұрын

@@horuslupercal3872a fair punishment 😂

@tazeat 13 күн бұрын

I can't say I've ever done that and I've got a lot of towing miles... not that I haven't done other dumb things xD. I was surprised they didn't give a way to turn rear steer off or default it off when towing for this reason though...

@christopherhughes7970 13 күн бұрын

My buddy blew out his rear window towing a gooseneck horse trailer and making too tight of a turn.

@AuralioCabal-nl8gi 12 күн бұрын

@@tazeat The beauty of Tesla OTA is they can just UPDATE and you get it , no need to go to Stealership.

@henrysboy2 14 күн бұрын

TFL Boys + Heavy Equipment = Comedy Gold. 😂 Great video guys. Thx.

@adamsmiths3016 10 күн бұрын

They should review heavy equipment just as a comedy channel

@65SoYolo 9 күн бұрын

That toy is not even close to heavy equipment.

@FrankyRedEyes 14 күн бұрын

Many ppl are ok buying scratch and dent fridges so there's really no problem.

@windowman9665 13 күн бұрын

Andre… the truck, chains and math guy

@99unclebob 14 күн бұрын

Well Roman/Tommi there is a perfect reason for an over the air update from Tesla for customers to have the ability to turn off the rear steer while towing , I think this video will be very info for Tesla truck owners and i am sure it has happened at boat ramps across America already 😂

@diesel6916 13 күн бұрын

backing up not going forward

@vxnova1 13 күн бұрын

@@diesel6916should have the option going forward too,

@Digikidthevoiceofreason 12 күн бұрын

Tommy*

@westwestforlife 12 күн бұрын

We have markers on our semi trailers that show you when to stop so you don’t jack knife. Comes in pretty handy in really tight areas.

@markwilson4573 14 күн бұрын

“You know, we had a ladder” 🤣😂

@huskychronicles3249 13 күн бұрын

> proceeds to turn as hard as possible and rams the truck into the trailer "The truck ran itself into the trailer"

@tazeat 13 күн бұрын

well to be fair there are VERY few trucks that you can run in to a bumper pull trailer without reversing (assuming a normal trailer with a reasonable standard tongue design).

@garysarratt1 13 күн бұрын

Goodness gracious, then they learned about this unique CT tendency and showed the world. A pitiful accident, but they handled it fine.

@kadimsilahtar 10 күн бұрын

First the Hummer EV, then the Defender, then the Taco and then the Cybertruck. This show is great and extremely useful for consumers. Thanks a lot guys, and sorry for the troubles.

@willbenner3 14 күн бұрын

Video idea: trailer backing challenge, ford vs gm vs ram vs Tesla

@greywolfgarage5630 14 күн бұрын

Roman, you add a ton of value to the videos TFL films. This was a great video.

@WW-wf8tu 13 күн бұрын

Tommy nails another Tesla product! Yes! GJ! I like it! No sarcasm. In the next video, Tommy drives a scissor lift through the barn door. 🤣 All joking aside Tommy, GL with the wedding party and congrats!

@davidhancock91 13 күн бұрын

When Nissan raced the GTR in Touring Cars in Australia in the early 90s , they came with all wheel drive and 4wheel steer. After much testing the Nissan team disabled the rear steer, and improved the handling (and lap times) substantially. 4 wheel steer is good for U turns and parking.

@haroldhand6124 12 күн бұрын

Great video. Most of us looking at a Cyber Truck will be doing light duty towing. This shows that for most people this truck meets the needs. If your going to tow a travel trailer or your a hotshot transport then you may want to use the right tool for the job. We enjoy you showcasing all these different truck and trailer combinations from small ranger style to larger diesel trucks and even then new EV options. Keep it up.

@Jay-pf6ln 13 күн бұрын

Funniest thing is the solution to the problem...Get on X and ask Tesla to add a feature that will limit turn radius at full lock depending on Jack knife minimum clearances. Yup, they can do that 👌

@volvo09 13 күн бұрын

I wouldn't even bother fixing that... But it might make for a good series to document the process.

@tylergood1223 13 күн бұрын

I wouldn't fix it either. To small to worry about

@kevinblock2307 14 күн бұрын

Seems like something I would do by mistake as well

@nlken7175 14 күн бұрын

That's a big jack knife to hit that trailer. It's called human error.

@theglitch99 13 күн бұрын

100%

@stephenj4937 13 күн бұрын

Normally jack knifing happens in reverse, not drive.

@andrewvercillo7584 13 күн бұрын

You guys are learning. I don’t think think you want to turn off rear wheel steering but I do think a towing mode steering ratio would be good. The truck tows better than ANY OTHER truck.

@tarfeef101 13 күн бұрын

Lol they kept Roman's retakes in

@boostav 13 күн бұрын

7:30 Camera pans at mirror that shows the edges of the trailer just fine.

@AtlantaGuns 12 күн бұрын

Father son team is always enjoyable to watch 👍

@hereigoagain5050 13 күн бұрын

You gotta baptize new vehicles with a ding or two, so you can have stress free motoring, especially if you off-road.

@ClaudeOBX 13 күн бұрын

If Tesla included something like the Ford Pro-Trailer yaw sensor sticker, the truck could in theory detect this situation about to occur and limit steering or apply the brakes. Ford does this both with a wired Yaw sensor, or a sticker on the trailer that the backup camera reads.

@ChicagoBob123 14 күн бұрын

You jack knifed the thing.

@The_Opinion_of_Matt 10 күн бұрын

I would like to see a video on how the 4 wheel steering affects backing up. I would think it makes it easier to get the trailer out of an extreme angle without pulling forward.

@aaronhendrickson 13 күн бұрын

If you contact out of spec, you can try a tri motor cyber truck. They are based south of you in fort Collins, Colorado. They do a mountain towing test. I think both of you can share testing info that will benefit both channels. Bumpers are meant to be bumped. I bet you can fist dent a bumper. Maybe, a new test should be started. Step on the bumper and bounce on it. If that causes damage, then the bumper fails to do its job.

@clintmiller88 13 күн бұрын

I’m glad yall are using this truck Everyone else is done with the truck thankfully you aren’t

@andrewvercillo7584 13 күн бұрын

The Cybertruck is the best towing vehicle. Everyone that has towed with it has said it’s amazing. Everyone that uses it as a truck admits how well it works as a truck! They are amazing and they will prove to the world how great they are!

@josiahwyncott7519 12 күн бұрын

Are you a bot?

@flacht_6 8 күн бұрын

Man everyone is tough saying they’ll cancel their orders and they’re fed up with it and then turn around and make all the content possible with it.

@miodice3 12 күн бұрын

Never done trailering but I’d never have thought of this situation happening going forward

@Captain-Awesome 12 күн бұрын

Tommy, if it makes you feel better I bought a 100K 5th wheel RV and turned to tight causing it to collide with the cab of the truck. Fortunately, I was selling the truck and that particular truck already had dents in it, however, my brand new RV is got a small scuff. I’ve learned that it happens a lot. Now I have my new truck which cost more than the RV, I watch that turning radius like a HAWK!! I am sure you will be too :).

@bioniccrouton 13 күн бұрын

Congratulations Tommy! Not on the accident, but your upcoming wedding. To paraphrase that modern day philosopher "You liked it so you're gonna put a ring on it."

@user-ib6fu3ux1q 13 күн бұрын

Roman has the right attitude. It's a truck, does truck things. Trucks are here to work, damage happens. Really liked the mallet repair.

@georgeh6856 14 күн бұрын

Right before the damage, they both talked about clipping corners due to the short turning radius. So they knew not to do that. I don't understand.

@JausTine 13 күн бұрын

I think it's a humiliation fetish. I can't think of anything else that makes sense.

@mediocreman2 12 күн бұрын

Mistakes mean views, and views mean cash in hand.

@arnegerhardsen3755 12 күн бұрын

Hello Tommy and Roman. Yes this is things which can happen and I like that Roman told that this is things that can happen. I agree with you Tommy, my experience also is that trucks on a frame is better on towing because we are not direct connected to the trailer and have less vibrations.

@lukemages8350 13 күн бұрын

This isn’t a Cybertruck issue, my full size gmc will do the same thing. It’s a driver issue, look at how far he had to double over before it hit.

@DaBrute 10 күн бұрын

I find it hard to believe you could run into your own trailer going forward... unless we're talking a 40+ foot trailer here

@lukemages8350 10 күн бұрын

⁠@@DaBrute nope just a dump trailer. Even the boat will get close.

@paulrybarczyk5013 14 күн бұрын

Warning: Poor driving can damage your truck.

@FrankyRedEyes 14 күн бұрын

I have to agree. Poor judgement and lack of situational awareness behind the "wheel" can result in life changing or even catastrophic event. This time he damaged a bumper next time he could hurt someone or worse. I realize my comment is reactionary but I've seen ppl who cause small incidents like this become involved in huge issues all because of their lack of ability to safely and quickly calculate a route to success, as was demonstrated here.

@wesshepard 13 күн бұрын

It seems like Andre would’ve been handy in the situation

@moosc 14 күн бұрын

that's a jack knife lol

@lsubone9 14 күн бұрын

And Roman blaming the truck because it has too good of a turning circle smh

@boostav 13 күн бұрын

@@lsubone9 They weren't blaming the truck

@jonzaremba 14 күн бұрын

Do another video getting quotes from body shops.

@stevenwashechek5182 13 күн бұрын

It’s not because you used a truck as a truck or that the cyber truck turns super fast. This is happen because the drivers was inexperience at driving a truck with a trailer. You can jack knife any trailer. You always got to be aware how close your trailer gets on any turn.

@richfarfugnuven6308 13 күн бұрын

I am a diesel truck guy(I have 3). I think this will make more sense when and if Toyota comes out with solid state batteries. Several hundred mile ranges towing is doable...

@camlegs2423 13 күн бұрын

The trailer hit the bumper. I thought it was a body panel. 😂 That's not a jackknife, when a cab is ripped off a chassis! Then that is a jackknife!

@joshc606 13 күн бұрын

Glad yall took the damage so well!

@ruly999 13 күн бұрын

Looks like the plastic didn't crack, just dented, perhaps a heat gun will smooth it back out (careful not to burn the plastic).

@grogman1911 13 күн бұрын

Can it be switch to two wheel steer mode like a telehandler?

@jguil4d 13 күн бұрын

Have you guys tested to see how towing affects regenerative braking in electric vehicles? Is there an advantage to tuning the gain on your brake controller up or down to improve regeneration?

@jacksonbangs6603 10 күн бұрын

Apparently they forgot to take a sledgehammer to the rear bumper at the Cybertruck unveil event. It is not totally dent proof whatsoever. Nice video as always and keep up the awesome work.

@neverknow69 13 күн бұрын

I'm surprised Sunbelt hasn't bought them out yet. All the rental places around Indiana are now Sunbelt.

@Stevonoles1 14 күн бұрын

Warning! Any truck will be damaged if you jack knife the trailer!

@silverfox__12 8 күн бұрын

I thought Tommy had a 2 door Jeep LOL... Doesn't get tighter than that. I made sure the tongue of my custom utility trailer was long enough that I can go a full 90 degrees before I get jackknifed.

@rickbullock4331 13 күн бұрын

Just wondering, would lubricating the trailer hitch ball not make it smoother for turning or does the trailer hitch have Teflon inserts inside the hitch? The Metal on metal isn’t recommended. Big rigs grease the 5th wheel. Possibly eliminate binding.🤔🙄

@mrmawson2438 13 күн бұрын

10:42 you are to blame for that lol

@jahd04 13 күн бұрын

This happens, but could be avoided with an extender to give more room

@dirtberger4533 13 күн бұрын

I wouldn't have known that would happen going forward. Crazy.

@elbowsout6301 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for doing this. Did you intend to leave the retakes in the video or maybe using a new editor? When you return the scissor lift maybe use the cummins and take the same route to calculate the efficiency of that around town?

@joshc606 13 күн бұрын

I’m glad ya made this video. I do not like the truck on video but for some reason when I see one in person I can stop looking at it.

@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190 13 күн бұрын

10:40 I would have been interesting to show what the rear camera was displaying. Maybe this could had prevented this damage of the rear bumper.

@belowme4927 13 күн бұрын

AT LEAST HE DOESN'T HIT DOOR JAMBS ANYMORE

@carperdiem8754 10 күн бұрын

Guess you are gonna have to get the unplugged performance bumper now 😂

@markspence3750 13 күн бұрын

I totally feel you guys. I "jack-knifed" my 2006 VW Touareg backing into a boat ramp at 2am in pitch black dark with no help. SUVs with a short wheelbase have this same problem.

@mrmawson2438 13 күн бұрын

Cheers guys

@baltazarkosa29 13 күн бұрын

Roman is a real man! respect!

@tomrybold 11 күн бұрын

Good Video thanks

@S_Galvez 13 күн бұрын

You’re a great father 🙌🏾

@tonysimi5763 13 күн бұрын

thx for sharing your towing incident with us that will save me from doing it. I think you will be pleased at how inexpensive a new bumper is. I think its about $650 at Tesla. My model 3 was hit from behind body shop price was $2000 tesla repair was $800. Tesla is very reasonably priced for parts.

@marksr1907 13 күн бұрын

Air is aways your enemy towing. Doesn't matter what with. Air = Drag. Weight = More Torque needed to get going but after that it's all about the drag.

@racinj7134 12 күн бұрын

Saw this coming once they announced the steer by wire and rear steer. Inevitable that that this is going to happen to MANY people. Someone is going to have to build a triangular frame that hits something solid first to let the owner know when they're at their maximum. Or Tesla needs to put sensors that sound off when you get close! Otherwise, a lot of expensive repairs will be needed and mostly no real fault of the owner./ driver.

@Ktmfan450 13 күн бұрын

Its a good thing that the cyber truck is made from such an easily repairable material

@dustintodd1006 11 күн бұрын

Contacting your trailer because your jackknifing too hard in reverse can happen to any truck, however going forward no turning radius on a modern HD truck will do that. Not really surprised the engineers overlooked this.

@drnick40 12 күн бұрын

First world problem. Too tight turning circle of the truck. Usually people like that and that’s why you have all these cameras Tommy! However, this happens to all of us. Trust me on that.

@tnargdonald 7 күн бұрын

lol and this is why yall are reviewers not Workers. Keep up the good work doing what yall do best! Sucks about the damage.

@ChicagoBob123 14 күн бұрын

The interesting thing is its pretty effcient with no load. What's the F150 or Silverado EV? What if you were to fill the bed with heavy tools for carpentry? Do you lose range? Do they make a drawer for the bed?

@ShippyJack 12 күн бұрын

Other channels have done max payload tests on rivian and F150 lightning. Range impact is minimal so long as whatever is in the bed is below the roofline of the truck.

@GregMcNamer 7 күн бұрын

A couple of 2nd takes in this video... Would love to see those cleaned up and the whole thing tightened up by 5 or 10 minutes. Otherwise, fun adventure and good PSA.

@teddysdadcory 13 күн бұрын

Congratulations Tommy!! 💍

@pierre.a.larsen 14 күн бұрын

Hot water on the bumper might help

@Digikidthevoiceofreason 12 күн бұрын

Tommy you are a jinx when it comes to Teslas. LOL!!!!!! First the model 3 a few years back and now this.

@BigBilly7 13 күн бұрын

The receiver hitch being tucked under the truck means that the weigh safe hitch you are using is probably too short. You need a ball mount that extends further out. My B proof ball mount has two holes that allow it to extend further out. Maybe yall should try a different ball mount and see if that would have saved the bumper?

@faceman929 10 күн бұрын

I'm sorry that happened to you guys...but that's a normal situation not just exclusive to Cybertruck but ill keep it in mind when I get mine.

@YuenanCao 13 күн бұрын

I did the same thing backing up in my Isuzu Trooper once

@davidjernigan8161 14 күн бұрын

Scissor lifts have to be heavy just like a fork lift, otherwise it will tip.

@rcguymike 8 күн бұрын

Everyone keeps saying it's a tight turning circle when Rich Rebuilds shows a Suburban has a tighter turning radius😅, unless he didn't have the update and the rear steer was still limited to like 3* rather than 7-10* or whatever the final design will be

@paullind6534 13 күн бұрын

This is not just a Cyberntruck issue. All towing vehicles have this issue. its a trailer length vs turning radius/ experience issue. While towing with the Ct I find the rear camera helpful but still cant see the bumper corners. Backing with a CT is challenging for sure.

@douggolde7582 13 күн бұрын

Try a hot air gun on a medium setting. Mostly stress whitening.

@kotter1792 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video. Something I would have never thought of.

@RonnN-gf8tm 14 күн бұрын

Im just gonna enjoy the video. Who cares about a bumper...that's what there for... I like CT without the hubcaps

@hereigoagain5050 13 күн бұрын

Wedding Party! Congrats Tommy! Hanging disco balls is what CyberTrucks are all about. Actually, I think it has disco mode.

@tmfaber 8 күн бұрын

Nice look behind the scenes at 16:25

@alexorcas1 4 күн бұрын

Didn’t the company that makes all the axles and rear steer for GM do some sort of demo of the benefits of rear steer with a trailer on the highway which drastically improves trailer sway during quick lane changes?

@scubatrucker6806 13 күн бұрын

Easy repair. Heat gun / plastic welder and a plastic black bottle .

@romeolongoria8730 13 күн бұрын

How MANY Teslas has Tommy put in the shop now?

@tensixliving 14 күн бұрын

Roman, did you know this video and another video I have seen recently it appears your 2nd takes are making it into the video. I just didn't know if that was intentional or if you or anyone At TFL realized this.

@jimjones-pz1tt 13 күн бұрын

You meant first takes. Those are the mistakes.