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Those are some really really good numbers for a TT. What kind of TT if you don't mind my asking?
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That's pretty good. I see its a smaller unit with a single axle. Also, looks like your at a higher elevation there in Colorado maybe less wind resistance?
Point well taken and you are correct to point this out. If folks want anywhere close to 200 mi of towing range at 60-65mph, they need to choose their trailer very carefully. It looks like the MT folks did just that with their TT choice.That's pretty good. I see its a smaller unit with a single axle. Also, looks like your at a higher elevation there in Colorado maybe less wind resistance?
Mine is an Apex 245BHS. That unit is a tandem axle ultra lite which is 27.5' long. loaded its about 5,500 lbs. I have done a few thousand miles towing that and its between 1 and 1.2 mi per kwh. The R1T seems to do a little better than the R1S efficiency wise when towing. That's also highway keeping it below 65. At 65 mph its right at 1.0 mi per kwh. At 60 I can pull down 1.2 with the R1T and just slightly less at about 1.15 with the R1S.
I always like to point out towing efficiency because its really pretty poor with Travel trailers. We took that 1200 miles from Maryalnd to Hilton Head, SC and back with the R1S. If all the chargers worked as advertised things wouldn't have been so bad. Stopping every 100 miles or so isn't for everyone. I try to give folks as realistic a picture as possible of what towing travel trailers is like with an EV. Its an adventure I will say that
Still waiting for the first CT owner to try using it as a boat
It's coming.Still waiting for the first CT owner to try using it as a boat
"Where did it go??? Tesla said it would float!"
I hope they at least bring life jackets with themIt's coming.
More deliveries + Elon lies = future shenanigans = entertainment for us.
People seem to REALLY want to test out this vehicle's imaginary specs.
They will bring "cyberjackets". It's a weighted vest with a photo of Elon on the back.I hope they at least bring life jackets with them
Hopefully it's the same people that have been shooting it with anything larger than a 9mm handgun.Still waiting for the first CT owner to try using it as a boat
"Where did it go??? Tesla said it would float!"
Weight is not really an issue unless increasing elevation. Its the aero profile as you point out. The extra axle also increases RR. The trail manor, hi lo, anything that is lower profile will be better than a traditional unit. Something like the pebble might be the ticket.
I noticed the same thing regarding cancelling the cruise control (both methods you mention work just fine). Even though a resume might be marginally more convenient than having to reset it each time, most likely a separate button would've been required, so it's probably a good decision on their part not to include it.
I picked up my R1T quad motor, 20" tires in Atlanta, battery charged to 99% and drove home in Charlotte Area. 260 miles. I had 62 miles left to empty. Traffic was quite busy, so I drove with the flow of traffic, sometimes 70, sometimes 55, sometimes stop-and-go.
The more aero it is the more regen you get on the downhills as well.
