Travel Trailer/ Caravan that powers itself up a hill

[RobertRyan]

just released here.

Oz-developed, high-tech 'smart' caravan that can assist tow vehicle coming next year
World-first hybrid drive technology that allows a caravan to push a car up a hill, and capture energy from regenerative braking on the way down, has been unveiled at the Victorian Caravan Supershow
Huett said the hub motors at around 13kg, are lighter than traditional 12in drum brakes. As well as smoother towing, Huett said the patented hybrid system incorporates reverse parking technology, to help back into tight spots and assist hitching up, at speeds up to 2km/h.

Various auto-style off-road drive modes, including Sand, Mud and Hill Assist, are also available for off-road conditions to help push the trailer along and avoid getting stuck, while torque vectoring (braking one wheel while driving the other) will help when cornering..

[RobertRyan]

kcfissel wrote:

azrving wrote:
Makes sense but how much money? $25,000?

No, I don't mean $25k for the whole RV, I mean $25k for the system?

"If you want to have a real good time you have to put a few Franklins on the line!!!"

Should we not even look at forward thinking technology because there is cost involved?

Seems to be a technological revolution is happening with RV's in Australia, not the only company coming out with electronic enhancements

[keymastr]

Or you could just buy a truck that doesn't need help towing your trailer.

[wanderingaimles]

I can see Lippert screwing this one up.

Better idea, remember those toy cars that you drug backwards about two feet to load the springs for when you let go,,,,, hmmmm

[kcfissel]

azrving wrote:
Makes sense but how much money? $25,000?

No, I don't mean $25k for the whole RV, I mean $25k for the system?

"If you want to have a real good time you have to put a few Franklins on the line!!!"

Should we not even look at forward thinking technology because there is cost involved?

[azrving]

Makes sense but how much money? $25,000?

No, I don't mean $25k for the whole RV, I mean $25k for the system?

[profdant139]

Wow!! And just look at those serious tires and that suspension. Unstoppable.