Thank You Everybody for supporting Electric Vehicles and for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤
@DIYOutdoorLife
8 күн бұрын
👍 thanks for watching
@craigbeattie5209
Жыл бұрын
A man straight after my heart! Towing with my Tesla is the only way to go! We travelled all throughout Washington and Oregon and charged exclusively at state parks, all for the price of admission!😁 Thx for this content Brian! There’s not enough of this subject on KZitem
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for swinging by! You were one of the first people I talked to that w successfully towed with a Tesla. It's great to hear the amount of success that you guys are having with EV towing.
@RahulKumar-vh4xr
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been towing a similar trailer with my Ford Lightning, found range only dropped about 30% (215 miles vs 277 on freeway). I don’t even feel the trailer. I plan my trips before I leave and ensure and use PlugShare to make sure the stations are good. It’s a bit more work, but honestly I was getting 8-11mpg on my ICE F150, and fill ups were over $120 each. Last month I paid a total of $42 in electricity (home and away) for 1200 miles.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
That's impressive. I have been a total fan boy over the F150 hybrid, I would have to make a lot more KZitem videos to afford it but a guy can dream...
@StephenDPoissant
11 ай бұрын
I drive a 2014 Tesla S with a 90 kw battery. I tow a nucamp tag xl ,my max tow wet weight is 2000 lbs . My tow range is 120 miles.
@DIYOutdoorLife
11 ай бұрын
Those are awesome numbers. Does your Tesla have the free super charging?
@StephenDPoissant
10 ай бұрын
@@DIYOutdoorLife yes
@tomfowler3653
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys. Very informational! I've been looking at the tesla, not to tow, but everyday use. Thx again Brian. Great job
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet ride!
@twloughlin
Жыл бұрын
Not something I would do, but hey, it works for Kris, so more power to him!
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
I like his style but I would need a little more range. It fits into how he travels and doesnt seem to burden him at all, I think Id like around 250 miles before I had to stop... F150 hybrid sounds cool.. lol
@twloughlin
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYOutdoorLife The only reason I wouldn't do it is cost of entry. But if I could find a used Toyota plugin hybrid (Prius or Rav4), and a teardrop/squareback under 1000lbs, I'd consider it. I think plugin hybrids are really the best solution for now until the charging grid becomes more ubiquitous.
@jamie.andrews
Жыл бұрын
I'm on the Facebook Group and I am currently getting a tow hitch installed on my 23 Model Y. Will be towing my 10HD. Free Supercharging is awesome! I wish I had that.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, please keep me in the loop with how you make out!
@OCOma2
10 ай бұрын
Hi, can I ask where I would get hitch installed on model 3? Uhaul refused to do electric. Tesla said it would void warranty.
@DIYOutdoorLife
10 ай бұрын
@@OCOma2ask your local mechanic, its an easy job
@CampMymy
6 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@DIYOutdoorLife
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching the video!
@mrdavesivertsen
Жыл бұрын
Loved the video and DIYOL, great channel to learn about minimalist camping! Bought a 2023 Model Y this year and a pop-up camper, love it. We are weekenders and using campgrounds. Every day we can leave camp with a full charge to explore the area. I do have a Bluetti AC200Max and solar panels, and I can charge the car with it, but the EV battery is huge. 23 nights camping this year (so far), it works for us!
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the channel, that seems like an awesome set up! I can't believe how many people have reached out with their experience towing with EVs.
@EverythingRVbyPat
8 ай бұрын
Hey Brian, I love that you have the attitude of "having a discussion" rather than preaching and considering the carbon footprint. There are lies, damn lies and then there are the worst kind called statistics. I hope that viewers consider all sources of information about carbon footprint and not just the voice of the guy who yells the loudest and talks the fastest. As you probably know I have a plug in hybrid Jeep and I like to take my camper out and pull it with my Jeep. I have not had the success finding charging stations as easily as you describe and my hybrid doesn't have the range of a tesla but it does have 15 gallons of gas to run the 4 cyl 2.0 gas engine. So I can drive it like a normal gas powered vehicle when the battery has been depleted. One thing you did not mention with regard to braking is that if you don't use your trailer brakes you will generate more electricity to recharge the battery. I found that I don't use my my brakes very much and just let off the gas and let the regenerative brake kick in and I get a lot more charge from it than when I am not pulling. Especially when I am going down hills I just let off the brakes and I have gotten as much as 10% more charge in my battery in a downhill span of about 5 miles. The really bad part of the EV argument is what happens if you need to replace the battery? The batteries for my Jeep are about half of the cost of the vehicle. So for me the lease seemed to be the most economical option. Once the lease is up I may or may not purchase this one or I might move over to lease a Gladiator. It really all depends on what's available and what is best for my current economic situation. Thanks for having this discussion about EVs and camping with them. All the best, Pat
@DIYOutdoorLife
8 ай бұрын
We had a really good time just chatting like normal people, ignoring the camera. He's retired military, wanted to travel, and wanted to own a sports car. he was more concerned with the ridiculous performance that the car has than any of the other stuff. There's definitely nonsense on "both sides". There is some amazing technology, but it's certainly not ironed out yet. if I had all the money in the world, I would go with a hybrid like the F150, or the soon to be released hybrid Tacoma. I also love that 4exe!!!
@paulsands3195
11 ай бұрын
Great video! I sought out a 2016 1/2 ( aka with a facelift ) version of Kris's Model S that qualified for free Supercharging for life. I've had women pass me at 90+ mph to pull off to the side of the freeway so their kids can take pictures of my Tesla towing my Bushwhacker 10 HD as recently as two weeks ago. Kids love Teslas more than old muscle cars but all the picture taking is still pretty weird. Maybe they need visual proof for dad that you can tow a camper at freeway speeds with a Tesla? IDK but with the flood of Model Ys being sold it will become more commonplace. I swap from the stock wheels and tires to nice speed rated yet low resistance 205s on 14s that lowers the camper about 4". When towing with my Tesla, I drive like I normally do on freeways- at the cadence of traffic in the fast lane in self driving mode. But that's just my personal preference when more Superchargers are available than I need. Range anxiety IS real while the 50 amp service at State parks is definitely the best destination charger. I'm tempted to find a version of Kris's galley door sticker for the passenger rear side of my 10 HD just because sarcasm is one of my hobbies:) Maybe its Wisconsin's terrain, but I seldom see a difference in energy use between 65 and 80 mph. Aerodynamics and friction effect fuel economy when towing with any vehicle. Given the way I drive, I stay within 140 miles of the Tesla Supercharger and the campsite's 50 amp outlet with my old 2016. Again, great intros to a growing type of alternative towing vehicle and great timing as well with used prices plummeting. Thank you for your service Kris! I wish you years of enjoying the S curve centrifugal force with that instant torque monster when not at basecamp!
@DIYOutdoorLife
11 ай бұрын
What a great comment. Thank you for contributing to the content and sharing real word experience, sounds like a lot of fun to drive.
@lifewithpugwinkle
Жыл бұрын
This was a GREAT video!! Loved all the info from Kris about the Tesla. Kinda makes me feel like we should all get one of those vehicles. Had to laugh at you guys, you are both Tim the Tool Man's that is for sure!
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Haha... always more power!
@loriallen67
Жыл бұрын
This is great. Thanks for highlighting EV camping. Well done.❤
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
He really carved out an amazing set up for himself, it was a lot of fun to speak with him.
@gr7485
Жыл бұрын
Nice interview. As for electric vehicles where I live there are still too few, too far apart stations to make long trips practical in any brand of EV. Maybe someday, but not yet.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
We're in a similar boat, I live in a very rural area. We did just get our first super charger, it makes things a lot more appealing.
@nixquev
Жыл бұрын
I have an Ionic 5 and I have a similar experience: 80% charge can be recharged in 18 minutes. The car has a lot more range than my kid's bladder. I have have an inverter in mine so I can power a 15 amp 110 v circuit FROM the car so I can power AC, an Instant pot or even a microwave from the car and don't need a power station. The battery is 77 kWh. Great towing vehicle.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
It's been amazing to hear from all the people towing with EVs. Can't wait to hear about future improvements.
@nixquev
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYOutdoorLife When you showed your setup for AC and battery operating it, I was thinking that I could run it from my car and didn't have to invest in batteries for camping. Then again I have less practical range when towing but man, so comfortable to have the EV.
@RM0818
Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I love how Kris has incorporated this into his current lifestyle.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool way to spend an early retirement... I doubt there's many people that have received a comparable value out of the free super charging for life.
@neverwin2518
Жыл бұрын
That's such a sweet setup... I had never heard of anybody towing with a Tesla but this is proof it happens
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe the amount of mileage, he's been around with this set up!
@richardnwilson
Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! I would love to know how often you have to disconnect the trailer in order to charge. Do you find there are very many drive-through charge stations?
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Hoping that Kris replies. From our conversations, he was amazed with the amount of easy charging stations, found all over the country. For the most part, he charges at super chargers before pulling into camp. If he charges at camp, he can plug his car in and his camper at the same time, if needed, on most pedestals.
@jgg204
Жыл бұрын
If they can get the Wrangler 4xe up to 50 full miles on battery, I'm sold. But I'm not paying the whopping premium they want for ~20 miles battery. Not worth it. Also the ability to charge the battery from (3) 100W solar panels on the roof while driving or parked.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see the plug-in hybrids with some solar! Soon...
@pureblood2020
11 ай бұрын
Smartest comment yet. Perhaps, at the minimum 150 miles on electric! Just go to the diesel powered "super" generator /inverter / charger & wait hours in line for the plug. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Never going to make sense for at least the next 100 years.... (Except for the 7year old Chinese children mining the minerals for the batteries. ) facts matter.
@EnjoybotLiFePO4Battery
Жыл бұрын
Do you need a lifepo4 battery to power the electrical appliances in your teardrop?
@DIYOutdoorLife
11 ай бұрын
Shoot me an email. Thanks
@solarscreens7973
5 ай бұрын
I have the same car. What kind of Range are you getting pulling that teardrop? What does the Teardrop weigh?
@DIYOutdoorLife
5 ай бұрын
I think he discussed both of those in the interview.
we discuss that in the video right? 130# The on tongue, 1300 trailer weight stock. Draw bar with rise that levels trailer. All and all, this Tesla isn’t designed to tow like this. It was something that he wanted to do and feels like he travels safely and inexpensively as a home on wheels.
@adventuresofthememorymakers
Жыл бұрын
Just waiting on the cybertruck to hit the market!
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
That would be pretty awesome. I'm not sure Lucía would approve of how that truck looks.... lol
@adventuresofthememorymakers
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYOutdoorLife just remind her how green it is. Easy sell LOL
@cgillit
Жыл бұрын
Very innovative and thought provoking set up.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a pretty cool set up to live in full-time! I can't wait to see the innovations that take place in the industry.
@andrewcarlson1854
Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool car!
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
It's like a spaceship!
@pureblood2020
Жыл бұрын
No comment. 🙄
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
lol... no reply 😁 Theres something for everyone, Im happy people are camping.
@pureblood2020
11 ай бұрын
Yup.@@DIYOutdoorLife
@Frenchy5117
Жыл бұрын
That would be completely off grid if he found a way to charge the car with solar
@nixquev
Жыл бұрын
Would be nice but to charge the car at 1.5 kWh, you need 5 300 watt panels (and that's a really big setup) and would take around 70 hours for a full charge. Cars are hungry for power. It's doable but very long
@Frenchy5117
Жыл бұрын
@nixquev yea, seems like a Long and expensive process to do so. Definitely a nice set up you have , would have liked to see more of the camper and mods you have done to that
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Last weeks video was all about his camper, check it out!
@SuSpicious9748
Жыл бұрын
I've been contemplating getting the Hybrid F150. Would make finding campsites easier in the hot and humid summers as I could just run the small camper off of the onboard generator.
@DIYOutdoorLife
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!! That has got to be the sweetest camping rig out there!
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