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John___Angela
Explorer
Apr 18, 2016

Using an Electric Vehicle as a Toad (on a trailer)

Noticed a 2016 leaf on a trailer behind a Monaco Signature the other day. Curious how many others are thinking of going this route. We are towing Angelas Smart Electric down south this year (as oppo...
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GordonThree
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Apr 18, 2016
The drag regen braking would put on the tow will cost more than running the hybrid engine or a generator. Kinda like attaching a wind turbine to the RV so you can recharge batteries while driving.

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