Electric towed
Our next towed will probably be an electric car. We are considering a Nissan Leaf or a Tesla Model 3 (if it ever comes out and is actually cheaper than the Model S). Has anyone on the forum ever towed...
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Just to update an old thread. We have been driving our little EV for about a year now. Best car we have ever owned and crazy cheap to run. Couple things. The car is a few hundred pounds heavier than its predecessor so a little heavier on the trailer. Monitoring this as it is close to the trailer capacity.
We are finding very little need to charge anywhere but home although we have been noticing more charging stations showing up in the area. Also noticed more showing up everywhere else which may be handy when travelling.
We have occasionally found ourselves in need of faster charging capabilities at home so we are going to spend a few hundred bucks and get a 220 6.6 KW EVSE CHARGER PORT for the garage. This will also be handy for the second EV we will probably get to replace our last oil burner in the next couple years. We can presently charge at 3.3 on our little ED but we are thinking ahead as most now seem to have 6.6KW charging.
During the heat of the summer the AC tends to cut our range by about 20 percent. Not a big deal for us as we rarely need more than half our range but for those with longer commutes it is a consideration.
All that power makes you want to use it which also translates to reduced range. Lesson here is just like an oil burner, drive nice and you'll go further on a "tank".
We only charge two or three times a week but it is REALLY important to check if you are still hooked up EVERY TIME. We haven't done it yet (don't actually know if it would) but we have come close a few times. ??
Still getting use to no oil changes. Have filled up my washer fluid twice though.
Would love to hear from other RVers who have made the jump to full electric. Be brand specific as we are narrowing the field for second EV.
We are finding very little need to charge anywhere but home although we have been noticing more charging stations showing up in the area. Also noticed more showing up everywhere else which may be handy when travelling.
We have occasionally found ourselves in need of faster charging capabilities at home so we are going to spend a few hundred bucks and get a 220 6.6 KW EVSE CHARGER PORT for the garage. This will also be handy for the second EV we will probably get to replace our last oil burner in the next couple years. We can presently charge at 3.3 on our little ED but we are thinking ahead as most now seem to have 6.6KW charging.
During the heat of the summer the AC tends to cut our range by about 20 percent. Not a big deal for us as we rarely need more than half our range but for those with longer commutes it is a consideration.
All that power makes you want to use it which also translates to reduced range. Lesson here is just like an oil burner, drive nice and you'll go further on a "tank".
We only charge two or three times a week but it is REALLY important to check if you are still hooked up EVERY TIME. We haven't done it yet (don't actually know if it would) but we have come close a few times. ??
Still getting use to no oil changes. Have filled up my washer fluid twice though.
Would love to hear from other RVers who have made the jump to full electric. Be brand specific as we are narrowing the field for second EV.
