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pianotuna

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Posted: 05/22/23 12:32pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Hi all,

https://youtu.be/FX5lzqzZ2Do

a ten minute video.


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A few of his explanations make zero sense...

I will stick with my gas hungry 8.1...


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That Airstream is bit too large
Something like this drop top would be my choice


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That’s a big trailer. I’m thinkin that would be outa my comfort zone but he seems to be making it work.

I’ll stick to our little tear drop. [emoticon].

Thanks for posting Don.

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free radical wrote:

That Airstream is bit too large
Something like this drop top would be my choice


https://youtu.be/zcni_Rp7csA


Kinda cool. Obviously a work in progress but should be interesting.

Thanks for posting.

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Posted: 05/22/23 08:13pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

pianotuna wrote:

Hi all,

https://youtu.be/FX5lzqzZ2Do

a ten minute video.
Can Am in Canada has long been famous for setting up unconventional vehicles that tow really well.
I believe this guy really knows what he is doing. Far more than most dealers even if he pushes the limits.


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Regardless of its 'ability' to tow, it's still a pretty lightweight vehicle for the job. I'll take a hard pass on that one.


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RetiredRealtorRick wrote:

Regardless of its 'ability' to tow, it's still a pretty lightweight vehicle for the job. I'll take a hard pass on that one.
The video does mention the EV is relatively heavy for the size with a low center of gravity that really helps with handling as it tows.

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RetiredRealtorRick wrote:

Regardless of its 'ability' to tow, it's still a pretty lightweight vehicle for the job. I'll take a hard pass on that one.


base model 3,582 lbs.

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Power and weight not an issue, as the car weighs close to 4000 lbs. For me the real deal breaker is a travel cycle of 2 hours driving and 1 hour stopped to charge, and that's with removing the A/C from the roof of the Airstream to improve aerodynamics. 200 miles on a charge towing would be livable, but many, many towing videos I've watched show that reality is more like 100 miles per charge.

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