I'm picking up a trailer for my SR+ today. I know range will suck but this looks really fun and useful so I don't think I'll regret i t!
@teslascoop2177
3 жыл бұрын
You gonna love it!
@GoHerping
3 жыл бұрын
@@teslascoop2177 def worth it. Have towed dozens of times already, so much better than renting or borrowing a truck
@teslascoop2177
3 жыл бұрын
@@GoHerping Whats your Wh/mile?
@GoHerping
3 жыл бұрын
@@teslascoop2177 normally about 275. depending on what I tow in the 8ft trailer, I get between 350 and 425, usually just under 400.
@treykalieph
3 жыл бұрын
@@GoHerping if you don’t mind me asking, what is the dry weight of the trailer? I’m thinking of getting an overland trail’r Do Drop to pull on my Model 3. Your numbers look impressive so far!!
@TristenHernandez
3 жыл бұрын
You guys channels are severely underrated!
@paulgracey4697
4 жыл бұрын
You could have picked a more aerodynamic trailer than that wind-catcher ramp equipped unit from Home Depot. It was meant for local haulage, usually to your home from the nearest Home depot. U-haul has some covered types that are more suitable for moving by road trip.
@DonMillerNC
4 жыл бұрын
Way cool video. I agree that it was the aero drag that increased the consumption. Weight on flat terrain is not the issue that it would be going up hills.
@Onealb96
2 жыл бұрын
Fixing to do a 1150 mile trip with my 2022 Model 3 pulling a 5x8 enclosed trailer. It will be fun.
@rodribm1
Жыл бұрын
Blake, how was your trip? I’m curious because I may be doing the same thing. How much weigh did you tow and did you have any issues? Thanks
@atlmz6
Жыл бұрын
I would like to know too. I’m looking at trailers now for my 2019 LR
@haentz
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks! I would be very interested in how much a trailer hitch bike rack (with a bike of course ;) affects EV range…
@TeslaRebuilders
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Kyle looks good, defiantly doable to trailer with it. Like you said if the trailer was more aerodynamic then it could go much farther with the same weight. I'll have to get a hitch for my model 3 and try towing things. Who knows I could probably work out of my car at that point. Thanks, Casey
@admiralking
4 жыл бұрын
Love this video!! Thank you for your efforts.
@OurTeslaModelXJourney
4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the looks we'd get on the way to the track with the 3 and X towing side-by-side LOL.
@Scott-sm9nm
4 жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure those were considered trailer stalls because the trailer sticks out. I was thinking they were for people that were uncomfortable backing in (which Tesla needs a feature for!). In Europe and other countries, it seems there are genuine pull-thru trailer stalls that also keep the trailer out of parking lot traffic.
@BallantineElectric
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! In Italy we have different speed limit if you tow more than 400 Kg (880 lb). Normally the limit is 130 km/h (80 mph), but if you tow the limit is 80 km/h (49 mph). I wonder the consumption at low speed... it would be interesting to know ;-)
@cypvh74
4 жыл бұрын
Aspettando Model Y which is why the 3 is tow rated in the EU, but not the US. US tow ratings assume you can pull at the max posted speed limits. And puts more weight on the tongue.
@craigkovatch7564
4 жыл бұрын
"Everything you need to know about towing" but actually more like "a road trip we took once" Does the car detect/make any changes at all with the presence of a trailer? Surprised it doesn't indicate anything since tow hitch is an officially-launched addon in EU.
@rzu7120
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to have had an estimate on the weight of the loaded trailer.
@abbaby555
4 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the towing capacity of the model 3, I didn't think it was rated for any towing. It was actually really awesome. Thanks for sharing
@BRichSolution
Жыл бұрын
What kit did you use for the towing wire harness
@andrewt9204
4 жыл бұрын
Would be interesting to see the consumption in stop and go traffic. Will the regen ratio be about the same? I'm sure there's some model X videos out there i could look up.
@Goku87306
2 ай бұрын
Not sure if this will be scene, but I have to ask. Did the Trailer have any type of brake setup on it? Working on setting up my Model 3 the same way and wasn't sure how to handle trailer brakes. TIA :D
@johnrogers1423
3 жыл бұрын
Model 3s in Australia do have a trailer mode.
@randyhare6527
4 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just put all the stuff in the trunk of the Crown Vic?
@scuba7695
4 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have any idea how much weight was in the trailer?
@benspreen
4 жыл бұрын
The trailer was 1100lbs and estimated 500lbs of cargo.
@scuba7695
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply! That's more than I was thinking, I'm happy it towed it well.
@xploration1437
4 жыл бұрын
10lbs
@terryg1204
2 жыл бұрын
In the video you said the you used a EcoHitch but your url is for Shealth Hitch. Which is it ?
@kennethbowden4129
4 жыл бұрын
I^2R gives power. You were already measuring power which is measured by V*I or voltage times current. Yes the drag will dominate your increase in power consumption.
@ironmnsar
3 жыл бұрын
What was the total weight of trailer and load? I have a LR RWD with 18" aero wheels. Want to tow a 900lb jet ski
@jeffkconnell
3 жыл бұрын
That's what I would like to know too.
@DonMillerNC
4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a video where the HD trailer empty was towed on a 10 mile loop, then using a tarp to cover the tailgate mesh area so that it 100% blocks the air - then do the same 10 mile loop and look at the consumption. I'm thinking that there won't be much difference because that mesh is really more for ease of loading (less weight to raise, less slipping) than to reduce drag. EVs are great at test like that since watt hours per mile and autopilot would made the runs almost identical.
@ShawnBlais
2 ай бұрын
Autopilot with trailer works! Until it makes a turn a little too tightly...!
@ChaimLoecher
2 жыл бұрын
Great video- I haaaate that SC station- always throttles my 150 down to 110ish - ruins the deep charge.
@wincrasher2007
3 жыл бұрын
surely you could find a lot lighter trailer than that steel rental one - you could cut the weight in half with an aluminum trailer.
@kaufitupk7390
3 жыл бұрын
MY with TSLA tow bar we tow our boat with no problem the problem is in REVERSE with tow on back trying to launch with mirrors hard to maneuver, even inactivated the reverse tilt, with camera cant see lake, cant turn around with high seats small window.. best suggestions very hard with tight steering and limited visibility
@MikeKates
3 ай бұрын
Can you tell me where I can get a towing package installed on my M3sr+, from a safe and reputable installer? I am in the US. Connecticut specifically.
@joetv3139
2 ай бұрын
Was this a long range battery with the 330 range?
@edportillo7002
3 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of buying a Model 3 and towing a motorcycle that is 400LB and I would drive about 70 MPH. The long range model goes about 353 miles. Trying to get an idea what my range would be in miles with the trailer loaded with the motorcycle.
@christianwest6111
Жыл бұрын
did you ever figure it out? Thinking ab doing the same exact thing
@edportillo7002
Жыл бұрын
@@christianwest6111 From my research it really kills the range. I ended up buying a Hyundai Tuscan Hybrid, no regrets absolutely love the car. My plans were to buy a trailer hitch for it, however shortly after I got it, my wife bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee and I just borrow that vehicle when I need to tow something.
@drscrubs
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone ever did a consumption comparison with an ICE? See if consumption % is as bad with an ICE?
@kennethbowden4129
4 жыл бұрын
It depends, my little truck looses a lot of range when towing, our full size doesn't loose anywhere near as much with the same trailer and load, but it punching a much larger hole in the air for the trailer.
@MrJcjet
4 жыл бұрын
Really depends on the truck and trailer. This trailer would likely be nearly zero difference behind a full size diesel. A big trailer that's say 8 feet wide, 11 feet tall, 30 feet long, and 20,000 lbs would probably drop the range by 50%.
@fortcrafterbossbehold9027
2 жыл бұрын
@@kennethbowden4129 Funny, it looks like any namby-pamby egg shaped cute aerodynamic EVs will get normally the overall highest efficiency, but it becomes the worst when you start towing even somewhat aerodynamic trailers, and even though certain EVs in the making do not look to have the highest ranges due to simpler and far less aerodynamic designs, but they will suffer way less when it comes to towing a trailers... It seems the breaking point for when towing a trailer begins to suck for EVs is when the physical size of the trailer begins to overstretch the size of its tow car, therefore catching on the air and enormously increasing drag...
@CyrusPenrod
4 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to avoid running a wire up to the 12v battery up front? Is that what you guys did?
@karlingetjstheim5051
4 жыл бұрын
I have trailer-mode on my EU Model 3 here in Norway.
@cypvh74
4 жыл бұрын
Karl Inge Tjøstheim 3 is not tow rated in the US.
@tylerslater
4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't this void the warranty? Did you have any concerns about that?
@JamesJAllen-sx5vn
3 ай бұрын
Not when checked off on their build checklist
@justinstewart3248
3 жыл бұрын
Assuming you guys are in the US? Where Tesla doesn’t condone towing on a model 3 like they do in the UK? I’m asking because I want to do the same thing here in the US and they told me here that I shouldn’t do it because the US model 3’s are built different …I think they are BS’ing me a bit…
@AlmightyPyro
Жыл бұрын
One thing I want to know if it's legal to do this since it's not a "cargo" type vehicle.
@ChristopherFehrenbacher
7 ай бұрын
So long as the trailer lights work and you follow state laws regarding registration and plating, you can tow whatever you want with whatever you want.
@thomasbihn
2 жыл бұрын
How much was your load weight?
@alexlary4504
3 жыл бұрын
Do yall know how much weight you were pulling?
@ryanoneal3934
4 жыл бұрын
How do you charge you car is you have a trailer Attached to it
@Chris-em9uw
2 жыл бұрын
Wait he got the harness from the bmw i3
@ItalianRain2
4 жыл бұрын
Sooo just rent a moving truck for a day for $50. Got it.
@Teboski78
4 жыл бұрын
Probably could save a ton energy if you’re not constantly passing your friend & testing the acceleration
@MrJcjet
4 жыл бұрын
Im not sure why anyone thinks the cybertruck will tow any better. This is a tiny trailer by truck standards. With a 200kwh battery it'll maybe go 80-100 miles with a travel trailer. Probably great in stop and go city traffic for short range. I think a phev truck will work so much better!
@carholic-sz3qv
4 жыл бұрын
EVs are horrible at towing seriously its not even worth it, for short trips yes its good but...
@ThomasP7572
4 жыл бұрын
And how far does an f150 usually go per tank while Towing vs not towing?
@MrJcjet
4 жыл бұрын
@@ThomasP7572 ~600 empty. 350 towing. And refuel is 6 minutes. If the CT could do even half the range and double the refuel time 175 miles towing and 15 minute recharges it'd be great. But neither one is likely.
@jujud5224
5 ай бұрын
Is this legal in canada ?
@jrherita
3 жыл бұрын
How does insurance work with this since towing isn't officially supported on the US Model 3?
@AraP24
Жыл бұрын
It is supported to tow. The tow hook is an extra $1000 for the model 3.
@jrherita
Жыл бұрын
In Europe, yes -- but the manual for the US Model 3 says Towing is not supported. @@AraP24
@Spooms1961
4 жыл бұрын
I just wonder why you put the Muzak over the voices? It’s a bit annoying and as the driver has no direct microphone, it covers his voice a bit. As a documentary maker, I rarely if ever put anything over the people speaking unless they had access to a clear microphone. Also you didn’t seem to tie down the things in the trailer, a definite no no!
@AKAKILLINGKING
2 жыл бұрын
How did you get the tow hitch on?
@JamesJAllen-sx5vn
3 ай бұрын
Tesla gives you the option for $1000 when you order the car.
@darkfireBikes
4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised how bad it was, that's worse than Bjorn towing his huge cargo loads with his model X
@benspreen
4 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind I was towing at 70-75mph and accelerating like I normally would drive. He is usually towing at lower speeds as well.
@MrJcjet
4 жыл бұрын
@@benspreen Highway speed is the only way to get a real world idea of how normal people tow normal things. Glad you didn't sandbag by going slow!
@rudeboy1127
4 жыл бұрын
@@benspreen what % tint do you have on your model 3? Gonna tint mine soon... i have the white interior
@benspreen
4 жыл бұрын
@@rudeboy1127 I have 35% ceramic tint
@Nutsofamily
Жыл бұрын
Why always show top end models. Avg person DOESNT HAVE a performance. Why don’t you actually post something that most of us have ??? RWD
@cypvh74
4 жыл бұрын
I have a bad idea, let’s use a car not rated for towing in the US and post a video about it. Glad you didn’t get in a wreck or cause an accident, could have been the end of insideEVS as it would be negligent behavior.
@xeoaflo12
4 жыл бұрын
Cypress Van Horn the EXACT same car in europe is rated for towing I don’t think it’s that risky.
@cypvh74
4 жыл бұрын
Alexandre Grégoire they have different regulations about towing. They put less weight on the tongue, and have lower speed limits if you are towing. In the US, if a company tow rates a car, it has to be able to go at all posted speed limits, while towing. For stability at speed, that means putting more weight on the tongue. Which is why some cars are tow rated in the EU, but not in the US.
@JamesJAllen-sx5vn
3 ай бұрын
Ive seen plenty of idiots towing irresponsibly with pick up trucks and no class A commercial license so...
@JamesJAllen-sx5vn
3 ай бұрын
It is rated forrest gump and tesla has the option to purchase.
@cypvh74
3 ай бұрын
@@JamesJAllen-sx5vn not in the US.
@rogeredrinn4592
4 жыл бұрын
You need to learn video editing. This video could/should be no more than 4-min for the limited knowledge imparted. Longer videos are NOT better videos.
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