Towing a camper trailer with an electric vehicle is a relatively new phenomenon. The Tesla Model X is the first EV that I am aware of to be offered with a factory installed towing package option that includes a 2” hitch capable of towing a camper trailer with a weight up to 5,000 lbs and a tongue … Continue reading Towing with a Tesla
Month: September 2018
Improving the already impressive Alto trailer
When it comes to personal living spaces; whether it be a house, boat, or trailer, there is always room for improvement.
Camping 100% electric = no propane
That was the goal for our Alto F1743 trailer solar/battery installation project. After almost four years of driving cars powered entirely on electricity, charging them from solar power generated on our house roof, the trailer just had to be powered entirely by electricity generated from solar.
Flexible solar panels: how NOT to buy them for your Alto
From the moment we put the deposit down on our Safari Condo Alto F1743 trailer I planned to cover the roof with solar panels and install lithium ion batteries so that I would not have to burn any propane.
For Alto enthusiasts: factory options I recommend
This post is targeted at those who are considering ordering a Safari Condo Alto. If that doesn’t describe you, this post may not be as interesting as reading about a SpaceX rocket launch or Elon Musk’s “Secret Master Plan”. Perhaps you read the previous post about my Alto F1743. I thought it would be helpful to describe the factory … Continue reading For Alto enthusiasts: factory options I recommend
A “Safari Condo” is not an apartment in the Serengeti…
Safari Condo is the name of a company in Quebec that makes recreational vehicles, including the camper trailer (a “caravan” in European parlance) that we purchased in early 2018.
Electric Travels 