killed new Jeep Wrangler by Flat-Towing It in 4-Low !

JRscooby wrote:

rjstractor wrote:


Someday down the road when battery technology permits an electric motorhome with decent range, I can see connecting an electric toad and having the two vehicles communicate via Bluetooth or wired link. On an uphill the toad could kick in to provide a little more power, and on downhills regen braking could eliminate the need for sketchy, overpriced toad braking systems.

Why does the MH need to be electric for this to work? With adaptive cruse control, could it not be programed to when MH got to say 3/4 throttle, the toad motor kicks in to hold it the length of towbar behind MH? This would take weight of toad off MH powertrain. Then, when driver hit WFO, the toad tries to get 6 inches closer, pushing MH.

I like the idea but I would think it would require some kind of special towbar. I don’t think traditional tow bars are meant to push. There would have to be some pretty funky software written by the manufacturer of the EV as well. Thinking it might be awhile. :).