View Poll Results: What type of Tow Vehicle do you use?
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EV - Electric
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2.97% |
HYBRID
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4 |
3.96% |
I.C.E - Internal Combustion Engine
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94 |
93.07% |
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08-13-2022, 02:21 PM
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#21
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frederick L. Simson
- EV- Electric Vehicle requiring Plug-in to charge
- HYBRID- Both Electric AND Liquid Fuel Propulsion
- I.C.E.- Internal Combustion Engine
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ICE, 91 S10 and 18 Canyon v6 17.5 mpg towing a 19’ SCAMP
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08-13-2022, 04:47 PM
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#22
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Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: Casita SD 17'
California
Posts: 30
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2007 Ford Sport Trac with only 105k miles. Pulls my 2005 Casita Spirit Deluxe no problem.
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08-13-2022, 05:00 PM
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#23
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Junior Member
Name: Bill
Trailer: shopping
MN
Posts: 5
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Toyota Rav4 3.5L V6 to tow our 16ft scamp.
I drive a Chevy Bolt EV round town as a commuter car, but I can't see EVs as a viable tow vehicle yet. Our next tow vehicle will be a hybrid.
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08-13-2022, 07:03 PM
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#24
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Junior Member
Name: Doug
Trailer: In the market
Virginia
Posts: 6
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2007 5.9 Cummings Dodge Ram 3500 dually 4 X 4. So much torque-will tow just about anything, anywhere
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08-14-2022, 06:20 PM
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#25
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Junior Member
Name: Alan & Penny
Trailer: Armadillo
British Columbia
Posts: 29
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Very interesting! We use an ICE.
We used to have a 2016 Jeep Cherokee with a 3.2L gas engine and I was always being very careful about how much water we loaded and anything else that went in the trailer (2016 13’ Armadillo maxing out at 1,785 lbs). We’ve since moved on to a 2017 Grand Cherokee with a 5.7L Hemi - I don’t ever worry about what I load for water or anything else anymore!! The hot on fuel economy was 1 or 2 mpg when not towing, and zero difference while towing.
I can only imagine what it was like with your 2.5L Subaru!
To the “Travellers” …. I read your post with great interest about your trip to Quebec and back. I haven’t travelled as much of our country as that - only from as far east as Toronto to Victoria and every corner of BC, but only from the Okanagan to Moose Jaw while towing; the idea of using an EV for that kind of trip sounds pretty scary to me! I was actually quite amazed at your trip - meaning you had to find places to charge in the middle of Saskatchewan & Manitoba; how did you ever manage that?
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08-14-2022, 06:52 PM
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#26
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Senior Member
Name: Jonathan
Trailer: ex-Casita, now Alto R series
Massachusetts
Posts: 242
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Let's see how this works: Two different tow vehicles for two different trailers so I'll try to 'vote' twice.
This is mine: Chevy Volt. GM used a loophole to have it classified as full electric in that the on-board ICE drives an electric generator. I listed it as "hybrid" for this poll. The ICE can't drive the wheels directly. Only one (or the other) of the two electric motors can provide wheel power. The battery is good for about 35~40 miles and then the generator starts up. That 9 gallons of gasoline is good for 350-ish miles per tank.
Now to see if I can vote again....
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Jon MB, (the lesser half of Bonnie RB )
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08-14-2022, 06:59 PM
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#27
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Senior Member
Name: Bonnie
Trailer: Casita
Massachusetts
Posts: 122
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And here I am again, this time appropriating her log-in for "ours".
Audi Q5 for the Casita. 2.0 liter four, 8 speed auto, AWD, "requires" 91+ octane, 28~30 mpg, or 18~22 when towing the Casi. BIG gas tank, so long range even towing, but OUCH! The $100 pay-at-the-pump limit isn't always enough.
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08-14-2022, 07:43 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: T@B
British Columbia
Posts: 296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Adventures
Very interesting! We use an ICE.
We used to have a 2016 Jeep Cherokee with a 3.2L gas engine and I was always being very careful about how much water we loaded and anything else that went in the trailer (2016 13’ Armadillo maxing out at 1,785 lbs). We’ve since moved on to a 2017 Grand Cherokee with a 5.7L Hemi - I don’t ever worry about what I load for water or anything else anymore!! The hot on fuel economy was 1 or 2 mpg when not towing, and zero difference while towing.
I can only imagine what it was like with your 2.5L Subaru!
To the “Travellers” …. I read your post with great interest about your trip to Quebec and back. I haven’t travelled as much of our country as that - only from as far east as Toronto to Victoria and every corner of BC, but only from the Okanagan to Moose Jaw while towing; the idea of using an EV for that kind of trip sounds pretty scary to me! I was actually quite amazed at your trip - meaning you had to find places to charge in the middle of Saskatchewan & Manitoba; how did you ever manage that?
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Howdy. It’s all pretty easy. The car knows where all the chargers are. You just press the right hand steering wheel button and say “take me too” and the name of where you are going. The car figures out the rest. Charge stops etc. Much easier than a gas car.
Or you can just touch the green on the supercharger you are headed for. The car figures out all the details and you pretty much know how much charge you will have when you arrive. Bottom line is there is no looking for chargers and no wondering if you will make it. You know before you put it in drive. No unknowns.
You can also use third party apps if it’s for chargers not on the Tesla network but I’m less familiar with those although we use them when convenient.
Hope that helps.
John.
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08-14-2022, 09:17 PM
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#29
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Junior Member
Name: Alan & Penny
Trailer: Armadillo
British Columbia
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travellers
Howdy. It’s all pretty easy. The car knows where all the chargers are. You just press the right hand steering wheel button and say “take me too” and the name of where you are going. The car figures out the rest. Charge stops etc. Much easier than a gas car.
Or you can just touch the green on the supercharger you are headed for. The car figures out all the details and you pretty much know how much charge you will have when you arrive. Bottom line is there is no looking for chargers and no wondering if you will make it. You know before you put it in drive. No unknowns.
You can also use third party apps if it’s for chargers not on the Tesla network but I’m less familiar with those although we use them when convenient.
Hope that helps.
John.
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That sounds pretty cool, BUT - what happens when you drive north of Prince George, Edmonton, Saskatoon, etc? Do you have to bring a generator if you want to go places outside of the TransCanada corridor? I live in the South Interior (BC, for those outside the area) as I believe you do (??), and I know there are lots of chargers 🔌 in every major centre, but not so much as you get to less populated areas.
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08-14-2022, 09:25 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: T@B
British Columbia
Posts: 296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Adventures
That sounds pretty cool, BUT - what happens when you drive north of Prince George, Edmonton, Saskatoon, etc? Do you have to bring a generator if you want to go places outside of the TransCanada corridor? I live in the South Interior (BC, for those outside the area) as I believe you do (??), and I know there are lots of chargers �� in every major centre, but not so much as you get to less populated areas.
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Yah for sure. That hasn’t come up yet as so far there has been good infrastructure where we have wanted to travel. Next year we are making the loop up the island, on the Ferry to Prince Rupert and then on to Prince George on 16. From there we haven’t decided yet. But most main routes in BC are well covered right now, and there is lots of new heaters coming on line between now and June of next year.
We actually carry a little propane 2 kw generator with us for dry camping but I can’t imagine ever using it for charging.the car. LOL. . 2 Kw wouldn’t charge very fast. .
It all takes time but it’s happening.
Cheers.
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08-14-2022, 09:33 PM
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#31
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Junior Member
Name: Alan & Penny
Trailer: Armadillo
British Columbia
Posts: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Travellers
Yah for sure. That hasn’t come up yet as so far there has been good infrastructure where we have wanted to travel. Next year we are making the loop up the island, on the Ferry to Prince Rupert and then on to Prince George on 16. From there we haven’t decided yet. But most main routes in BC are well covered right now, and there is lots of new heaters coming on line between now and June of next year.
It all takes time but it’s happening.
Cheers.
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Oooo!!!!! Port Hardy on the Island to Prince Rupert???? NICE!!!!! Awesome trip. I’ve never done the whole thing, but I’ve done many parts of it. I can’t recommend enough that if you can afford it, make a stop for a couple days on the Queen Charlottes. So very worth it!! And here’s to hoping you get to see Rupert on a sunny day!!! It’s really quite lovely if you catch the right day. Go to Cow Bay for lunch; you won’t regret it. There are some fantastic parks between Prince Rupert and Terrace as well; just don’t forget your umbrella!! Hope you take lots of pics again; that trip east was very nicely documented!!
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08-14-2022, 09:36 PM
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#32
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: T@B
British Columbia
Posts: 296
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AP-Adventures
Oooo!!!!! Port Hardy on the Island to Prince Rupert???? NICE!!!!! Awesome trip. I’ve never done the whole thing, but I’ve done many parts of it. I can’t recommend enough that if you can afford it, make a stop for a couple days on the Queen Charlottes. So very worth it!! And here’s to hoping you get to see Rupert on a sunny day!!! It’s really quite lovely if you catch the right day. Go to Cow Bay for lunch; you won’t regret it. There are some fantastic parks between Prince Rupert and Terrace as well; just don’t forget your umbrella!! Hope you take lots of pics again; that trip east was very nicely documented!!
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Will do. We are headed for the island in 3 weeks for a month or so as well. We like fall camping on the island.
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08-20-2022, 03:54 PM
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#33
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Member
Name: Clayton
Trailer: 1979 Trillium 4500
Manitoba
Posts: 49
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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3L V6
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08-20-2022, 04:07 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Escape 21, behind an '02 F250 7.3 diesel tug
Mid Left Coast
Posts: 2,940
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
2002 Ford F250 longbed 7.3L Powerstroke diesel.
last road trip was 350-400 miles a day, with a full load in the back of the truck AND a 4500 lb full trailer, and involved a lot of remote rural mountain roads. F250 can go 500 miles+ per fuel tank.
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oh, I left out the obligatory picture...
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08-20-2022, 06:21 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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2016 Ford Transit Connect, 2019 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Escape...
I.C.E. , I.C.E. , and I.C.E. respectively... all RBOB,...
no diesel , no LPG, no LNG, no E85.
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08-21-2022, 08:33 AM
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#36
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by parmm
What about a diesel. I know it is Internal Combustion Engine, but if fires on compression and not spark. I don't have one any more, but did consider buying one instead of my Chevy Colorado V-6. My last diesel breakdown cost me $15,000, and that is why I didn't get a diesel !!!
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Hi: parmm... Despite all the EPA add-a-crud I still like to tow with my 2016 Ram Ecodiesel PU. Just turned 123,456 km and still stock tuned. Anywhere between 20-26 mpg towing. You can't beat that!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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08-21-2022, 12:03 PM
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#37
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Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Scamp
North Carolina
Posts: 51
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ICE 13 Toyota 4Runner pulling a 13 foot Scamp. Can't really even tell that the camper is back there. It costs me about 5 MPG on average.
Dave
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10-15-2022, 11:42 AM
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#38
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Junior Member
Name: Casey
Trailer: 1980 Bigfoot
Alberta
Posts: 6
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I tow by B16 Bigfoot with my 2014 Jeep Trailhawk.
It has a factory towing package on it and tows the bigfoot with ease. When looking for a SUV the Trailhawk seems to have a really higher towing capacity compared to most mid sized SUV's of 5000 lbs. My bigfoot probably barely weighs 2500 lbs fully loaded so I'm happy to have it towing pretty much in the middle of its range. The jeep has a high bumper so I needed an 8 inch drop hitch to tow it! Really recommend this vehicle for towing smaller trailers, perfect for camping in off road areas in Alberta.
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10-15-2022, 01:08 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Escape 21, behind an '02 F250 7.3 diesel tug
Mid Left Coast
Posts: 2,940
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I had to look up what a Trailhawk was, as I've not stayed up with post-Fiat Jeeps... Trailhawk is a trim and feature package on the Cherokee KL, which is a front wheel drive centric (part time AWD) compact SUV
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10-15-2022, 02:16 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: 2008 Scamp 13 S1
Arizona
Posts: 11,925
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz
Trailhawk is a trim and feature package on the Cherokee KL, which is a front wheel drive centric (part time AWD) compact SUV
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Trailhawk is a trim offered on a number of Jeep models. Based on the mention of tow ratings over 5000#, I'm pretty sure the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk was intended. If it will help you sleep better, the Grand Cherokee is a RWD platform that predates the FCA merger.
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