Thursday, June 11, 2020

Pulling unlicensed unlighted trailer at night

Pulling empty cost an estimated less than 5%.  That is, a slight decrease in range.
Below is charging empty in Corsicana.  The loaded trailer cost around 10%.  Less than 15%.


Below is checking load that was hauled from Mabank to Brashear.  Straps fell off but load stayed on.

Below is charging again at Corsicana while hauling second load from Brashear to Dale.  The final two hours of driving was in the dark.  But, entire trip was pretty smooth.  SuperCharger demand was low enough that I could occupy three stalls and not unhook the trailer.  I had to stop at night at the Giddings SuperCharger.  So three charges, two at Corsicana and one at Giddings.  I added about 50 miles worth of slow charging while loading near Mabank.   About 600 miles altogether.  Without the trailer, charging at Corsicana each way would have been sufficient.  A single charge at Sulfur Springs would be just barely feasible.

Here are some photos from previous towing adventures: