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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:56 pm
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

Here's more:-


ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match
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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:21 pm
by Stevejoyce | 573 Posts

Pity they made the front so ugly.


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#18

RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jan 22, 2019 5:32 pm
by Skoderiba | 208 Posts

Hmmm --- 0 to 100 in less than 5 seconds. You would probably leave most of the contents of the Eriba on the road behind you


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:32 pm
by Stevejoyce | 573 Posts

Also note that Tesla have ended the free charging on their super charger network in the UK. Some earlier purchasers will retain this. New purchasers can get a time limited free charging offer (think it's 9 months). They have also just racked up the costs. Initially they wanted to increase by 30% but trimmed this down to 10% of what they were making you pay before (whatever that was). This was apparently due to negative feedback from Tesla owners.


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:10 pm
by Steve and Debbie | 1.066 Posts

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This will be my first electric vehicle (when legal) 0-12 in 5 seconds


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:18 am
by Angie and Steve | 165 Posts

Ooops.... I posted by mistake!!!

Love the idea of electric cars though

Cheers.


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:22 am
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

See what happens when you've not got your music playing

Randa


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:49 pm
by Angie and Steve | 165 Posts

Without music, life would be a mistake.
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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:54 am
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

Another Tesla owner on Eribafolk Facebook. Anders Pihl Thorup.

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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:48 am
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

A lengthy conversation has recently started on our Eribafolk Facebook page so I've added the OP's comments on to this 2018 thread.

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Huw Edwards
5 February at 11:55
I suppose this question needs to be asked in the light of a recent Government decision, though for most of us it probably will not have a significant impact. Given the inclusion of hybrids in the (now) 2035 hydrocarbon-fuelled car sales ban. What on earth will pull our vans in the future? I've been in correspondence with 'Honest John' in the recent past and this was his advice for my Troll 540 "Nothing electric. No self-charging hybrid either". The towing weight can affect the regenerative braking, apparently.

He advised (for now) the Mitsubishi PHEV btw but that can't be sold after 2035 either. So will we be left with a rather expensive garden summer house?

I suppose the industry will develop suitable vehicles but given the longevity of the Eriba vans, it might affect resale values etc



As we have a close relative working as a manager in a multi national vehicle rental company and he often drives electrically propelled cars, I asked him the question and he replied that although they run a considerable fleet of Tesla cars, most of his quota are laid up in Swansea waiting for re-charge as the UK doesn't have the infrastructure to keep them on the road. Either that or people just can't spare the time to charge them up before returning them.

There's also this:- https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/1...upply-of-cobalt

Randa


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:01 am
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

A Facebook member raised an interesting point which caused me to look up Tesla charging points in our neck of the woods. This is a map of Tesla charging stations in South Wales. Apparently Tesla cars have their own charging stations.

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On a return journey from the Midlands or the Greater London Area there is little chance of getting a recharge before handing the car back.

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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:17 am
by Steve and Debbie | 1.066 Posts

Electric caravan for electric cars

https://newatlas.com/dethleffs-electric-coco-caravan/56056/

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Steve


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#28

RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:12 am
by eribaMotters | 5.257 Posts

Now that concept does look promising, I'd be interested to see how it develops.I wonder if Hymer are considering the idea for Eribas as they are the parent company of Dethleff?

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.


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#29

RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sun Feb 09, 2020 10:39 am
by Randa france | 12.831 Posts

My biggest worry is that initially we'll have the same problems as when unleaded petrol was introduced into the UK.

In 1987 we had a lead free car yet there was only one service station in the whole of the Swansea Bay area where we could obtain fuel. It left us with doubts about travelling too far in the car as it felt like entering into the unknown.

Admittedly, we now have phones and computers to check out where the recharging stations are but taking Tesla as an example, the map above shows a still limited cover in South Wales and those stations that are on the map are well off the motorways.

Maybe the larger city areas of England may get the infrastructure up in time but I doubt we'll get it up and running in the sticks.

Randa


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RE: Electric Tow Cars

in We've got it down to a T Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:08 am
by Steve and Debbie | 1.066 Posts

I think by 2035 the car will automatically book a charging point in advance to fit in with your route and take you there.


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