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I plan to tow my teardrop with my Rivian (which may get to me next year, but more likely not until 2024) and have been searching for EV efficiency info on other sites. The best analog I found was a couple from Canada who towed a T@B 400 teardrop with their Tesla X. They rarely got less than about 1.5 mi/kWh and were often closer to 2.0. I found that encouraging, maybe even encouraging enough to change from the R1T Max to an R1S LR. I will wait for a Rivian update on the Max, something I expect near the end of the year, before making the final decision on models & battery size.. . .
Would like to see folks post about teardrops and experience with efficiency. I am reluctant to go to something like that because there is usually no toilet - the whole reason for a trailer IMO.
Gotta have a project.
You are correct that aerodynamics is much more important than weight. Pop-up's like the A-Liner have a low profile that doesn't increase frontal area and so would seem to have a minimal impact on total drag. The R-series Alto is kind of a pop-up/teardrop hybrid. Its retractable roof gives it a relatively low profile like a pop-up, but at roughly 84" tall, it still protrudes somewhat above the tailgate of the R1T. I'm guessing however that the more gradual slope at its rear smooths airflow a bit, so that overall, it is more efficient than a traditional teardrop. It surely will fit in a standard garage. It's not really the model we're considering however; we need something just a bit bigger now that we have to share space with two dogs.The Alto looks cool. I've heard about the t@b, the cirrus. But man are they pricey.
I've had 2 tent trailers in my life. Was going to go aliner but went with the apex. Storage, etc. Kind of thinking of like the Aliner right about now.
These things have gone up so much in price. Crazyness.
If you are in Canada, I think there are a few making great fiberglass campers worth a look.
I truly think it is not the weight but the aerodynamics.
Chime in if you buy an alto. Wonder about durability and if it can fit in standard 8'? Garage door.
So, Remond Chad, have you taken the A2124 out on a trip yet? Ours comes in 2025, my hubby in hearing your results.I finally can tow our Safari Condo Alto A2124 with a Rivian. Too bad we don't have any camping trips planned. But I will report back with efficiency numbers when we go somewhere.