Economical tow vehicles

[ksa8907]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

Torque converters can be made robust for towing, especially with extra cooling.

The problem is all that slippage causes heat, and the transmission fluid loses its properties once it heats above a certain temperature.

I wonder if Toyota's eCVT could scale up to semi truck size and actually be more efficient with a hybrid setup? No gearbox, and always in the right "gear".

I'm fairly certain the answer is yes and already been done. Check out the GM 2 mode hybrid trucks, they're based on technology by Allison that I believe was used in several city bus models. I don't have time to research it right now so I hope my memory is serving me correctly.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by freebeard

Aerodynamic drag.

Not sure to which extent a boat trailer would be absolutely better than some others, such as an Airstream or some oversized teardrop-trailer, but OK.

[Taylor95]

Update: Nothing sounded good to me so I decided to reserve a F150 Lightning! It might not be the cheapest, but it is definitely the most economical and efficient for many other reasons.

[Isaac Zachary]

Originally Posted by Taylor95

Update: Nothing sounded good to me so I decided to reserve a F150 Lightning! It might not be the cheapest, but it is definitely the most economical and efficient for many other reasons.

Hey! Whatever tows your boat!

[wdb]

Originally Posted by Taylor95

Update: Nothing sounded good to me so I decided to reserve a F150 Lightning! It might not be the cheapest, but it is definitely the most economical and efficient for many other reasons.

You definitely need to keep us updated once you get it.