HankLloydRight
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Maybe tesla can sell/provide some sort of dedicated SC extension cable (like the CHADemO adapter but longer) for X owners who are towing.
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The only difference between a small trailer and a heavy trailer is that you're cranking down the front support leg. Apart from burning a few calories the difference is maybe 20 secs.
Sorry Nige, you don't know what you're talking about.
Well I trailer horses at least every month, boats from time to time and a 16'x7' utility trailer on a regular basis; over the year I average at least 3 times a month, oh and not including hooking up a spreader once per week. Perhaps you just need more practice?
Sorry Nige, you don't know what you're talking about. I find if everything goes perfectly, it takes just under 5 minutes. That's rare.
Man, you guys got me beat. I usually take about 15 minutes because I'm paranoid and triple check everything including the trailer lights and signals with a helper. This is in broad daylight too. I imagine if you were to tow with the X, there will be times you will need to supercharge at night or in the rain. That would make it an absolute pain go unhook and hook the trailer.
They ARE doing that with most all of the new Supercharger locations. At least one of them is accessible pulled sideways with the trailer out of the way. Supercharger - Sandy, OR - Page 3
It would be good if that stall had a sign that says something like "Priority is given to Model X with cargo/trailer"
Most gas stations don't have room for someone towing.
IMHO, Anybody who thinks long distance towing with their Model X hitched to anything other than a lightweight pop-up camper, simple flatbed or reasonably sized enclosed trailer is "gonna have a bad time."
Pham, you don't have an S or an X so why do you want to make so many things into big issues? People supercharge in the rain, they vacation in the rain and there are times when one has to hitch or unhitch a trailer in the rain. So?
Based on Bjorn Nylands tow data I'm thinking I may have to plan charging at 100-115 mile intervals while towing here in the Pacific Northwest. I'm thinking willing to unhook as needed so I don't have to pay "The Man" for fossil fuels. Ask me again after I've done my first model X towing road trip on the SC network. I'm thinking a CHAdeMO adaptor ($450) will also likely be needed.It occurred to me that it would be very difficult to travel any real distance while towing a trailer if you had to disconnect your trailer every 250 miles. I could see a double pull through charge working but those are few and far between in my experience. Anyone know if Tesla has something in mind to combat this?
With or without a trailer range is most affected by elevation change and by weather. With a trailer of any sort your range will be affected by the size and shape of the trailer and, of course, in particular it's gross loaded weight. There's so many variables it's impossible to make any generalized comments on range other than "Trailering will affect your range".
As far as supercharging is concerned, it takes no more than a minute to unhook even a heavy trailer. Folks new to towing tend to take more time backing up to attach a trailer, with a little practice it can be measured in seconds rather minutes. I trailer horses on at least a monthly basis and unhooking/rehooking wouldn't add more than a couple of minutes to a supercharger stop.
We are 2 ladies who do not know how to take the Tesla off the tow ball and we are going from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenix, AZ (485 miles). Stopping every 125 miles will take us 3 days. Doesn’t sound appealing at all.With or without a trailer range is most affected by elevation change and by weather. With a trailer of any sort your range will be affected by the size and shape of the trailer and, of course, in particular it's gross loaded weight. There's so many variables it's impossible to make any generalized comments on range other than "Trailering will affect your range".
As far as supercharging is concerned, it takes no more than a minute to unhook even a heavy trailer. Folks new to towing tend to take more time backing up to attach a trailer, with a little practice it can be measured in seconds rather minutes. I trailer horses on at least a monthly basis and unhooking/rehooking wouldn't add more than a couple of minutes to a supercharger stop.
Perhaps whoever attaches the trailer to your car can show you how to unhook it?We are 2 ladies who do not know how to take the Tesla off the tow ball and we are going from Bakersfield, CA to Phoenix, AZ (485 miles). Stopping every 125 miles will take us 3 days. Doesn’t sound appealing at all.