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Ah good point. That wasn't front of mind with me. My enclosed trailer varies in weight but its about 3000lbs empty and regen works great for me with a little braking applied at times.
Why would there be any concern on voiding the warranty?? For what reason?
The discussion was around towing and not being in "towing mode" while actually towing. I agree that it shouldn't be an issue but the truck does notify you when switching out of tow mode that you could cause damage hence the reason I originally asked.
The trailer brakes apply automatically in proportion to the amount of brake pedal depressed. The steering wheel button is the full lock button for testing or emergencies.
Really? I don't seem to notice anything from the trailer when braking but then again like I've mentioned before, my trailer is relatively light so the regen may be doing all the work instead.
It only triggers when you actually hit the brake pedal. You’ll see it on the bottom right of the IC when it’s braking. It doesn’t work with one-pedal. I’m not sure if this is a good thing or not. On one hand, it’s more efficient. On the other, it’s maybe a little less safe/stable.
At what temperature is your control?Trailering tracking in conserve mode, based on 3 cases:
1. Control without trailer: 2.21 mi/kWh, median speed ~70, avg 43-49mph
2. Aluminum flat 15' trailer with half height flip up ramp: 35% consumption over 52miles circa 1.15 mi/kWh
3. Same trailer with ramp folded flat: 1.39 mi/kWh
4. Loaded with golf cart and ramp up: 1.26 mi/kWh (this was over 102 miles with 70 median, 48avg)
Temp relatively stable around 28-34*F and no major head/tail winds, 20" AT
Understand these aren't maybe the most repeatable scenarios but throwing in some data since had to deadhead.
Conclusion: if your empty trailer is causing too much drag, throw a golf cart on it
Other conclusion: not a perfect test.
That's a tough one, typically 68 but I started to freeze and am not sure I had it off auto. I also need to follow up on the recirculation turning off post because I'd like to keep recirc on in the winter but it kicks off quickly. When I can I preheat before unplugging.
