EcoHeliGuy
Member
Speed very much effects towing efficiency, if you towed at 55(90hm/h) (legal towing speed limit in many jurisdictions and usually tire speed rating) I doubt you would come close to using 2x the energy.
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I am itching to hear details on the trailer, the towing situation, consumption, etc. Any details you can give are appreciated. The Alto is my top choice, but since I live in California, it's a long stretch to take delivery in Canada.
EcoHeliGuy
Member
Long but supercharger supported. And your Dollar works well towards our Canadian Paso's
I was told that you can not. Apparently, like third Model S with row seats, there are some structural additions on cars ordered with towing.
According to another thread, deliveries to date for cars without Towing package have still received the 2" receiver hitch and found the 7 wire trailer wiring plug under the closeout panel. It's not clear whether they have wiring for trailer brakes.
Someone on that thread said the DS told them they were good for 3500# trailers but didn't have the reinforced structure for 5000#. All second/third hand, so I can't vouch for any of it.
Here's the thread:
Towing without the Towing Package
dhrivnak
Active Member
We just purchased an Aliner hard sided popup and will tow it with our Volt. It handles well but am seeing an expected 35% hit on range and worse with hills.
JimVandegriff
Member
I also like the Alto. We even got to see one version in Portland last summer, but it is a long drive to get one from here on the left coast. I'm still debating.
Jon
Member
This is a great discussion guys. Some of my most favourite times growing up are when we went in our travel trailer.
I have been plotting through websites and I wonder if any of you have seen a trailer with the capacity for two adults and four smaller children suitable for towing with the Model X? I expect they can bunk together as we did, but it's kind of hard to visualize from the websites.
Thanks,
Jon
I have been plotting through websites and I wonder if any of you have seen a trailer with the capacity for two adults and four smaller children suitable for towing with the Model X? I expect they can bunk together as we did, but it's kind of hard to visualize from the websites.
Thanks,
Jon
For anyone else considering the Alto, here is what I received back after my inquiry:
First of all we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown for our products. We have been selling to United States for 3 years and we can now provide you with purchasing information such as pricing and available options. We have units sold in AK , AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC. NH, NJ, NY, NM, OH, OR, PN , SC, TN , TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.
Warranty work at distance is something we have been handling for over 16 years yet. We have built class B RV since 1998 and most customer travel across Canada and USA. So we have gathered some sort of experience.
Procedures to purchase an Alto travel trailer.
As of now, all purchases will have to be done directly through the manufacturer in Canada. You can see the Alto in our show room (address below) near Québec City. Or in your area if there is already an Alto owner. If interested, please send me your address and phone number that I will pass over to that this Alto owner could contact you.
By the same token, I would like to inform you that we are a small business and that there may be ordering delays due to our production capacity for this unique high quality product. Present lead time is August 2017.
Prices will be final when you will sign a contract. There is no discount on our products since you buy directly from the manufacturer. Pricing is in Canadian dollars.
The factor that may affect pricing is of course the options you will be selecting. As far as Canadian taxes, never mind these, they are not applicable to US residents. Brokerage fees are 750 $.
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You will pay local taxes when you register the unit in USA. We will provide you with Québec province temporary plating that will allow you to drive home with it (10 calendar days). You have to get insurance coverage on your own.
So, next step is to let me know which options you wish to add on. I will then send you an estimate. From there, we will fine tune your needs and proceed towards the sale contract.
We will ask a 7,000$ deposit with the order.
First of all we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown for our products. We have been selling to United States for 3 years and we can now provide you with purchasing information such as pricing and available options. We have units sold in AK , AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC. NH, NJ, NY, NM, OH, OR, PN , SC, TN , TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI.
Warranty work at distance is something we have been handling for over 16 years yet. We have built class B RV since 1998 and most customer travel across Canada and USA. So we have gathered some sort of experience.
Procedures to purchase an Alto travel trailer.
As of now, all purchases will have to be done directly through the manufacturer in Canada. You can see the Alto in our show room (address below) near Québec City. Or in your area if there is already an Alto owner. If interested, please send me your address and phone number that I will pass over to that this Alto owner could contact you.
By the same token, I would like to inform you that we are a small business and that there may be ordering delays due to our production capacity for this unique high quality product. Present lead time is August 2017.
Prices will be final when you will sign a contract. There is no discount on our products since you buy directly from the manufacturer. Pricing is in Canadian dollars.
The factor that may affect pricing is of course the options you will be selecting. As far as Canadian taxes, never mind these, they are not applicable to US residents. Brokerage fees are 750 $.
.
You will pay local taxes when you register the unit in USA. We will provide you with Québec province temporary plating that will allow you to drive home with it (10 calendar days). You have to get insurance coverage on your own.
So, next step is to let me know which options you wish to add on. I will then send you an estimate. From there, we will fine tune your needs and proceed towards the sale contract.
We will ask a 7,000$ deposit with the order.
Canuck
Well-Known Member
Hey Ohmman,
I live right on the other side of the Peace Arch border crossing:
Google Maps
If it's easier for you to ship it to my house, and pick it up and drive it down south from here, rather than having to go all the way back east, just PM me and I would be more than pleased to help out. I have covered RV parking so space is not an issue. There's also lot of customs brokers in Blaine, WA that will handle the transfer to the US for that $750 fee they have quoted you above.
Hey, thanks! I like the sound of that. I still have to figure out if it's the right camper for us, but I'll take you up on it if it is.
EcoHeliGuy
Member
Zapped
Model S - PURE EV
We're are planning on towing our 16 ft Bambi with the Model X. It seems quite a heavy trailer (2,825 lbs) and I'm a bit concerned considering I can feel the load even when pulling with a GMC diesel truck. I'd expect to loose significant range but I'll post as soon as we do a test trip.
That's exactly how I'd like my setup to look. X looks like mine, and I'd love an Alto. Still waiting to hear more from @fortytwo about their experience.
CmdrThor
Active Member
It won't be available until next year, but has anyone looked into the Airstream Nest?
Nest Caravans | Airstream.com
Airstream Acquires NEST Caravans
It looks like it would go quite well with Model X.
Nest Caravans | Airstream.com
Airstream Acquires NEST Caravans
It looks like it would go quite well with Model X.
It looks like the last iteration only sleeps 2. It's possible Airstream's redesign will increase capacity, but I'm not going to hold my breath. I really like the idea, though.
Anyone on here own this combo, seen in Victoria parade? (sorry for the double post, also posted in Model -X random sightings)
Nothing shows up for me :/
AndreyATC
Member
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