07-29-2023, 05:14 PM
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A news commentator provokes a rant about electric vehicles towing trailers:
Cybertruck Lands DEVASTATING Blow at 14:45
I had thought it would create a market for electrically assisted trailers, but I guess that market (such as it might be) exists right now.
As fo the rest, I for one look forward to the World Cyber {Hot Hatch}.
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07-29-2023, 11:05 PM
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My dad took a Rivian for a spin today. I didn't get there in time.
I took the F150 EV for a spin, and it drove exactly like an F150, except electric. Seems a solid truck, and I'd be inclined to it if I needed another truck.
Also took a Model X for a spin, and that's probably the only EV I'd consider at the moment given my requirement of 6+ seating. Still curious how the CyberTruck turns out.
Tried a Model Y, which was fantastic, and probably what I'd buy if I only needed 5 seats. Also drove a Kia EV6, which was also very nice. Seemed to have almost as much utility as a Prius.
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07-30-2023, 01:50 AM
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Still curious how the CyberTruck turns out.
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Complete unobtainium. The earlier part of that video goes on about the 2 million preorders against a production rate of 50,00 a year. Without a second gigafactory it will take years to get one if you don't have a preorder in.
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07-31-2023, 12:54 AM
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I had thought it would create a market for electrically assisted trailers, but I guess that market (such as it might be) exists right now.
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I haven't seen one yet, but one of the largest manufacturers of semi-trailers for trucks is offering such setup as an option. |
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07-31-2023, 10:12 AM
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Anybody have any good links for aluminum trailers? Looking for a light trailer that will last forever i can tow with the prius or a toyota suv for motorcycles, fridges, mulch, etc
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08-01-2023, 12:38 AM
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You mean a trailer with aluminium frame? AFAIK they're more popular in Europe due to the stricter weight restrictions.
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08-01-2023, 01:02 AM
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duckduckgo.com/?q=aluminum+motorcycle+trailer&iax=images
What I didn't find is a trailer that you could tow with a motorcycle that could carry a motorcycle.
That you could tow with a Prius as well.
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08-02-2023, 01:53 AM
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What I didn't find is a trailer that you could tow with a motorcycle that could carry a motorcycle.
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I have already seen sidecars designed to carry a wrecked or broken-down motorcycle. A trailer for the very same function here would most likely exceed the extremely tight regulations regarding the size of motorcycle trailers. |
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08-25-2023, 08:28 PM
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Yesterday I got rearended in the 11ft long flatbed trailer behind my Toyota Avalon, twice within a couple minutes, both by humongus new pickups. One was at a stoplight. The other was at a stop sign.
The trailer did get a little bent but I think it will be ok.
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08-25-2023, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary
Yesterday I got rearended in the 11ft long flatbed trailer behind my Toyota Avalon, twice within a couple minutes, both by humongus new pickups. One was at a stoplight. The other was at a stop sign.
The trailer did get a little bent but I think it will be ok.
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What good fortune!
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