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Solar Trailer: Tilt Lock Redesign

August 5, 2021

My first test tow of the trailer went well, but one thing I still wasn’t happy with was the mechanism for locking the angle of the panels. So, it was time for a redesign! The major thing seemed to be the fact that the tilt lock only had two points of contact. That meant that […]

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Building a Solar Trailer, Part 1

August 1, 2021

Recently, I had a day or two available to work while waiting on things for other projects. For some time, I had the idea of a “Solar Trailer” in the back of my mind. I had seen a number of commercially-built solar trailers go up for auction, but at prices more than I could afford!So, […]

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Towing a camping trailer with a Tesla

February 20, 2021

When I was at Fully Charged LIVE, one of the more interesting displays was a private owner of a Tesla Model X and Casita travel trailer showing off his rig. Mike Zuteck gave me a tour of his towing setup. As he’s in the aeronautics industry, he was especially interested in modifying his trailer to […]

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DIY Teardrop Trailer Tour

October 9, 2019

About 15 years ago, I built a teardrop trailer. At the time, I never dreamed I would tow it with an electric car! But here we are, living in the future! A teardrop is a retro style of camping trailer with a shape, you guessed it, like a teardrop. These were popular after World War […]

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Towing with Tesla

September 15, 2018

One more myth is that EVs CAN’T Tow! Not true at all! Today, we got to see a great camping trailer on display with a Tesla Model X.

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iMiEV Trailer Wiring Installation

September 12, 2016

Not long ago, I got the Torklift Central hitch installed on my car. As is, the car is ready for a hitch-mounted bike carrier or cargo tray, but to properly tow a trailer, I need a wire harness to connect to the trailer lights. So, I got out my wire strippers and set to work… […]

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EV as Truck

August 27, 2016

One of the reasons I bought our Mitsubishi iMiEV was to replace a Chevy S10 Pickup truck, which has almost 300,000 miles on it and a number of small mechanical problems. We hadn’t intended to use the iMiEV AS A TRUCK, but it turns out that for some people an electric car makes a pretty […]

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So You Want a Teardrop Trailer

April 2, 2014

  In case you didn’t know, a “Teardrop Trailer” is a particular style of camper that dates back to the post-war years. Articles and plans were found in POPULAR MECHANICS type magazines, and they were often built from left-over airplane aluminum. In more recent times, Teardrop Trailers have gained popularity. Not only do they have […]

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