Please post towing scenarios from experience

[EcoHeliGuy]

It would be interesting for members to post towing scenarios that they have had with the Model X.

Frontal area of a trailer and weight will have huge effects, but tandem axles should also effect energy usage.

I would be interested in what owners have towed (I know at the moment the only a couple have) and what the results are.

Small airstreams, single axle inclosed trailers. Tandem flat decks ect will all have varying results.

 

[Gwgan]

2.5 miles, 4.9kWh, 1976Wh/mi

Truck Yeah! One more day the Tundra does not need to burn gasoline. Also easier to do with a more gentle tug to start and camera helps position the rig just right,

 

[Uncle Paul]

This is a classic picture. Luxury people mover multi-tasking as a farm implement.

 

[MikeL]

That's my new favorite picture. The one that just became my new avatar after 3 yrs comes in a close second towing pics (19' outboard runabout) will show up here eventually.

 

[ccutrer]

I tow a 7'x10' single axle open landscape trailer periodically with various loads (currently full of stuff that needs to go to the dump) that I'll post pictures and details of... in a few months when I actually have my X!

 

[mblanshard]

This is a classic picture. Luxury people mover multi-tasking as a farm implement.

Well since you can get a tax credit meant for farm equipment why not

 

[ccutrer]

Question: the X only has a 7 pin wiring harness, right? I've yet to see a clear picture of it. Does it face straight down, being hidden behind the bumper? My trailer is a 4-pin, so I'm wondering if an adapter like http://amzn.com/B000CPI6VI will not work out well because it will be too close to the ground.

 

[AnOutsider]

Can't wait to get some longer range experience (on smaller wheels)!

 

[ABCD]

Question: the X only has a 7 pin wiring harness, right? I've yet to see a clear picture of it. Does it face straight down, being hidden behind the bumper? My trailer is a 4-pin, so I'm wondering if an adapter like Amazon.com: Reese Towpower 74607 7-Way to 4-Way Flat Blade Wiring Adapter: Automotive will not work out well because it will be too close to the ground.

That adapter will work fine, it's the same one I use to connect my boat trailer (21" Sanger V210). The only issue is the plug connector is recessed back a bit (as is the connection point for the safety chains) I had to get about 12" longer cables than what I'd been using on my original tow rig (a GMC Acadia)

 

[ccutrer]

That adapter will work fine, it's the same one I use to connect my boat trailer (21" Sanger V210). The only issue is the plug connector is recessed back a bit (as is the connection point for the safety chains) I had to get about 12" longer cables than what I'd been using on my original tow rig (a GMC Acadia)

Thanks for the info. I'll probably wait until I get my X. I might need the adapter with a bit of wire between - my wires on my trailer seem to keep getting shorter...

 

[AnOutsider]

So we decided to take a trip up to a campsite/amusement park since the weather cleared up. Didn't get a close enough shot of the dash when we left but I believe we max charged to 244.

The trip was mainly uphill as we had to climb a couple mountain ranges to reach here.

We are still on 22s. Will see if the trip home is any different

 

[goneskiian]

Waiting for @bonnie to chime in with some pics of her towing her sylvan sport go trailer!