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Tesla Pickup Truck Question

azbob

Member
Dec 12, 2016
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35
San Tan Valley, AZ
I currently am a Model X D100 owner. I know my car cannot be towed four wheels down. In fact, it must be towed on a flat bed truck. I am wondering if it would be possible for Tesla to make the new pickup truck towable behind an RV four wheels down. Could they have some kind of a switch to disengage the wheel motors from the drive so the wheels would be able to roll without putting any drag on the motors or drive mechanism?
 

Darmie

Supporting Member
Jan 13, 2016
1,437
997
Clear Lake TX.
I don't see it happening. Just by understanding how the motor is interconnected with the gear reduction system, there appears to be no easy or quick way to disconnect the drive system.
 

racerx43

Member
Jan 23, 2016
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I currently am a Model X D100 owner. I know my car cannot be towed four wheels down. In fact, it must be towed on a flat bed truck. I am wondering if it would be possible for Tesla to make the new pickup truck towable behind an RV four wheels down. Could they have some kind of a switch to disengage the wheel motors from the drive so the wheels would be able to roll without putting any drag on the motors or drive mechanism?
I’d be all over that and I could get rid of my current toad
 
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davezforce

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Jan 18, 2017
495
240
NJ
My question would be if he wants to replace pickups, how can one plow with this cyber truck? Can it be attached and would it be able to supply the voltage necessary. I don’t think he really took the concept of the pickup truck all that seriously.
 
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S3XY

Active Member
Nov 24, 2015
1,951
5,978
Buffalo, NY
Please add me to the list of RV owners that have ordered a CT and very much would like to use it as a toad to replace my current one.
Convoy mode with Autopilot like the semi is supposed to be able to do. Just have the Cybertruck follow your RV to wherever you're going. Hopefully that functionality isn't too far in the future.
 

dabbler

Member
Nov 30, 2015
256
116
Toledo, OH
Why would you not be able to use a snow plow attachment? Someone (vendor) will make an adapter for a plow attachment and run the electrics to the cab like any other truck. With a stainless steel body / structure, salt corrosion is not an issue.

My question would be if he wants to replace pickups, how can one plow with this cyber truck? Can it be attached and would it be able to supply the voltage necessary. I don’t think he really took the concept of the pickup truck all that seriously.
 

Dan Detweiler

Active Member
Apr 21, 2016
3,005
12,474
Canton, Georgia
My question would be if he wants to replace pickups, how can one plow with this cyber truck? Can it be attached and would it be able to supply the voltage necessary. I don’t think he really took the concept of the pickup truck all that seriously.
Oh, on the contrary, I believe he has taken the pick up truck more seriously than any other vehicle to this point. He knows it is the toughest market to break into. He knows he has to beat the legacy manufacturers with virtually every stat. That's why it looks the way it does. Form follows function, and function is going to be EVERYTHING with the Cybertruck.

Dan
 

ThomasD

Member
Nov 22, 2019
829
358
florida
Here is one
Fits All Models - Brand New DK2 Electric Snow Plow
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Fits All Models - Brand New
DK2 Electric Snow Plow


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This plow is available in three different blade sizes, 82" x 19", 84" x 22" and 88" x 26". The plows fit best with pickup trucks and SUV’s.

Forget the snowblower, this plow can take care of any snow removal job, big or small! Combine this with one of our salt spreaders to make your truck or SUV an all-in-one snow solution!

ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



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ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


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Features:
  • Fits most light trucks and SUV’s (find your vehicle’s custom mount here)
  • Easy to mount – simply slides onto your custom vehicle specific mounting brackets in seconds. Slide out and roll away for storage
  • An electric winch lifts the blade, controlled from inside your warm vehicle for easy up and down snow control
  • Blade angles set and lock manually with a single lever lifting a pin to 3 blade locking positions: straight on, angled to the right, and angled to the left
  • Powder coated all-steel construction with UV protected paint
  • Locking castors allow easy plow attachment, removal, and roll away storage – just lower the wheels and roll the unit to wherever you want it
  • ISO 9001 certified manufacturer
  • 1 year limited warranty
  • Ships in a single carton on a standard size pallet
Specifications:
  • Item Number: RAMP8219
  • Assembled Weight: 265 lbs
  • Gross Weight: 280 lbs
  • Box Dimensions: 46" x 36" x 18"
  • Blade Sizes: 82" x 19" ($0.00), 84" x 22" (additional $200), 88" x 26" (additional $400)
Includes:
  • Electric Wireless Winch
  • Snow Deflector
  • Wiring Harness
  • Castor Kit
  • Cutting Edge
  • Plow Markers
  • Skid Shoes





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Electric Winch

  • K2 Wireless Winch gives your plow the ability to control snow from the comfort of your cab.
  • This unique design is built to withstand the harshest conditions.
  • It comes complete with hardware and a wireless remote control.
  • With this design, there is no need to go through the dashboard.
  • All you have to do is hook up to the plow and you are ready to go.
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Snow Deflector

  • Made of a strong rubber compound
  • Keeps snow away from the windshield and drives the snow down to enhance plow performance.
  • Deflector Kit comes pre-drilled and ready for installation.
  • Net weight: 1.1 lb. / 0.5 kg
  • Deflector Kits are sold complete and are ready to install with hardware and steel mounting plate.

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Steel Cutting Edge

  • Manufactured with a hardened steel to meet the harshest conditions
  • Replacement cutting edges are sold as complete kits including attaching hardware and scraper edge.

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Plow Markers

  • Allow the operator to see the edge of his plow from the cab providing maximum visibility for increased performance and safety.
  • made from polymer plastic that can withstand the coldest days.
  • Markers are easy to assemble and bolt directly onto the blade.
  • Markers are shipped two (2) per set and includes all mounting hardware for easy installation.
skidshoes.jpg


Skid Shoes

  • Designed to set the scraping height of the cutting edge.
  • It is common for the edge to run 1/2"-1" higher than the surface when plowing gravel driveways/lots or catching unwanted objects.
  • Rampage skid shoes come two per (2) and including all mounting hardware for easy installation.
ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



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kaffine

Member
Apr 1, 2016
243
198
Las Vegas
They could put manual locking hubs on all 4 wheels to disconnect the wheels, however I don't see them doing it. Seeing as how the truck is more setup to do the towing I don't see them making it able to be flat towed. Although with the off-road capabilities they might as occasionally you break stuff bad enough to need to tow it out from places you can't get a tow truck.

The snow plow shouldn't be too difficult. Just need a good place to mount it which may be the tricky part since it is going to be more of a exoskeleton construction. They have said they plan to have 240V power available so that can run any electric devices needed for the plow.
 
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ThomasD

Member
Nov 22, 2019
829
358
florida
Mount this to the tailgate
Meyer Products Salt Spreader — 1,024-Lb. Capacity, Model# 750R
Item# 21074

Hover over image to zoom



See Unloading Instructions

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Not Available in Stores
  • The illuminated in-cab controller (patent-pending) includes buttons for the on/off switch, the "blast" mode which provides an on-command 70 Amp surge, and a "vibrate" mode
  • Selecting the Auto Spinner Stop Mode will automatically stop the spinner from spinning when the truck's brakes are applied for more than five seconds
  • One-touch operation provides you total control over the Blaster spreader
  • One-Touch Auto Control is a variable speed controller for more exact material placement
  • One Touch Auto Control comes standard with replaceable automotive style fuse, — simply replace a fuse and continue spreading

See full description




Product Summary
The Meyer® Blaster 750R lets you breeze through dry bagged salt-spreading chores even in the harshest conditions. Features a powerful 1/2 HP heavy-duty motors to break through material clumps with ease, reducing interruptions and boosting productivity. For salt only. U.S.A.


What's Included
  • (1) Poly hopper
  • (1) Variable speed controller

Product Manual
 

kayak1

Member
Jan 21, 2020
89
38
USA, The great state of Maine
We need to see a real V plow on the cyber truck. The plow you have listed is missing controls (who need to get out of the truck to change the angles). Most normal plows have lights as a normal plow would be taller and thus would block the truck lights.

This won't be a plow that I would put on any truck that I own:
Here is one
Fits All Models - Brand New DK2 Electric Snow Plow
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Product Code: K2P-ALLMODELS
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PBox_Border_Right_Bottom.gif

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PBox_Border_Right_Top_Opt.gif
Description
clear1x1.gif
clear1x1.gif


DBox_Border_Left_Top.gif
clear1x1.gif
DBox_Border_Right_Top.gif

clear1x1.gif

Fits All Models - Brand New
DK2 Electric Snow Plow


AllModels_a.jpg


This plow is available in three different blade sizes, 82" x 19", 84" x 22" and 88" x 26". The plows fit best with pickup trucks and SUV’s.

Forget the snowblower, this plow can take care of any snow removal job, big or small! Combine this with one of our salt spreaders to make your truck or SUV an all-in-one snow solution!

ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



AllModels_b.jpg


ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


summit2_c.jpg


Features:
  • Fits most light trucks and SUV’s (find your vehicle’s custom mount here)
  • Easy to mount – simply slides onto your custom vehicle specific mounting brackets in seconds. Slide out and roll away for storage
  • An electric winch lifts the blade, controlled from inside your warm vehicle for easy up and down snow control
  • Blade angles set and lock manually with a single lever lifting a pin to 3 blade locking positions: straight on, angled to the right, and angled to the left
  • Powder coated all-steel construction with UV protected paint
  • Locking castors allow easy plow attachment, removal, and roll away storage – just lower the wheels and roll the unit to wherever you want it
  • ISO 9001 certified manufacturer
  • 1 year limited warranty
  • Ships in a single carton on a standard size pallet
Specifications:
  • Item Number: RAMP8219
  • Assembled Weight: 265 lbs
  • Gross Weight: 280 lbs
  • Box Dimensions: 46" x 36" x 18"
  • Blade Sizes: 82" x 19" ($0.00), 84" x 22" (additional $200), 88" x 26" (additional $400)
Includes:
  • Electric Wireless Winch
  • Snow Deflector
  • Wiring Harness
  • Castor Kit
  • Cutting Edge
  • Plow Markers
  • Skid Shoes





20151229_105617.jpg





ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


20151229_105605.jpg


ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991





20151229_105637.jpg


ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991






20151229_105748.jpg



ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


20151229_105757.jpg



20151229_105811.jpg

ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


summit2_d.jpg




ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


summit2_f.jpg


ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991



storm2_g.jpg


ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


LightKit-k2_2.jpg






Electric Winch

  • K2 Wireless Winch gives your plow the ability to control snow from the comfort of your cab.
  • This unique design is built to withstand the harshest conditions.
  • It comes complete with hardware and a wireless remote control.
  • With this design, there is no need to go through the dashboard.
  • All you have to do is hook up to the plow and you are ready to go.
snowdeflector.jpg


Snow Deflector

  • Made of a strong rubber compound
  • Keeps snow away from the windshield and drives the snow down to enhance plow performance.
  • Deflector Kit comes pre-drilled and ready for installation.
  • Net weight: 1.1 lb. / 0.5 kg
  • Deflector Kits are sold complete and are ready to install with hardware and steel mounting plate.

steelcuttingedge.jpg


Steel Cutting Edge

  • Manufactured with a hardened steel to meet the harshest conditions
  • Replacement cutting edges are sold as complete kits including attaching hardware and scraper edge.

plowmarkers.jpg


Plow Markers

  • Allow the operator to see the edge of his plow from the cab providing maximum visibility for increased performance and safety.
  • made from polymer plastic that can withstand the coldest days.
  • Markers are easy to assemble and bolt directly onto the blade.
  • Markers are shipped two (2) per set and includes all mounting hardware for easy installation.
skidshoes.jpg


Skid Shoes

  • Designed to set the scraping height of the cutting edge.
  • It is common for the edge to run 1/2"-1" higher than the surface when plowing gravel driveways/lots or catching unwanted objects.
  • Rampage skid shoes come two per (2) and including all mounting hardware for easy installation.
ORDER ONLINE NOW OR
CALL 1-866-606-3991


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coleAK

Member
Oct 23, 2018
858
573
Alaska
Mount this to the tailgate
Meyer Products Salt Spreader — 1,024-Lb. Capacity, Model# 750R
Item# 21074

Hover over image to zoom



See Unloading Instructions

delivery-icon-store-pickup.svg

Not Available in Stores
  • The illuminated in-cab controller (patent-pending) includes buttons for the on/off switch, the "blast" mode which provides an on-command 70 Amp surge, and a "vibrate" mode
  • Selecting the Auto Spinner Stop Mode will automatically stop the spinner from spinning when the truck's brakes are applied for more than five seconds
  • One-touch operation provides you total control over the Blaster spreader
  • One-Touch Auto Control is a variable speed controller for more exact material placement
  • One Touch Auto Control comes standard with replaceable automotive style fuse, — simply replace a fuse and continue spreading

See full description




Product Summary
The Meyer® Blaster 750R lets you breeze through dry bagged salt-spreading chores even in the harshest conditions. Features a powerful 1/2 HP heavy-duty motors to break through material clumps with ease, reducing interruptions and boosting productivity. For salt only. U.S.A.


What's Included
  • (1) Poly hopper
  • (1) Variable speed controller

Product Manual
There you go. Mount an environment destroying salt thrower on a environmentally sound EV truck...
 

coleAK

Member
Oct 23, 2018
858
573
Alaska
Oh, on the contrary, I believe he has taken the pick up truck more seriously than any other vehicle to this point. He knows it is the toughest market to break into. He knows he has to beat the legacy manufacturers with virtually every stat. That's why it looks the way it does. Form follows function, and function is going to be EVERYTHING with the Cybertruck.

Dan
Well if he is going for function over form what the heck are they putting a gimmicky air suspension on the thing? Only advantage air has on a truck is towing heavy loads. They suck off road.
 

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