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Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:39 pm
by Snowman73
When towing 14k lbs - how far will it go? I didn’t see any specs on that yet.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:39 pm
by Bfun220
I haven't seen any specs but I'm sure it will cut the range by at least 50%, but could be as much as 70%.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:49 pm
by Big Block Power
This Delortek is the bomb. Think about how much he can save during manufacturing. This thing will be so easy to build. Saving a ton of money. I like it.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:50 pm
by tgrace98
https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-ch ... ar-2019-11

Let the games begin between musk and the circle

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:37 am
by Ytmsn
It wasn't a fair comparison right off the bat. A 2wd hitched to an an AWD?

Then the Tesla moves first, and at the point of tension snatches the Ford. No way to get traction, even if it could.

And it seems there would be more weight to ground going uphill than downhill, with gravity in play. Why didn't they do it on flat ground?

So I suppose, if Ford performs the matchup, they'll put everything into their favor and magically win. I call BS on both...

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:46 am
by 2ridgebacks
I propose a 2000 mile race. The Ford should win by hours.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 8:46 am
by jhnmdahl
Man, Ford will get smoked if it's equal weight towing torque from a standstill. Electric motors are torque monsters, and have full torque at 0 rpm. A Ford AWD with their biggest engine (do they have a diesel?) and a truckbed full of weight would have been more interesting, but factors like who has the best tires may still be a tiebreaker if the Ford also has enough torque to break its tires free at a standstill.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:17 am
by tgrace98
Ytmsn wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:37 am It wasn't a fair comparison right off the bat. A 2wd hitched to an an AWD?

Then the Tesla moves first, and at the point of tension snatches the Ford. No way to get traction, even if it could.

And it seems there would be more weight to ground going uphill than downhill, with gravity in play. Why didn't they do it on flat ground?

So I suppose, if Ford performs the matchup, they'll put everything into their favor and magically win. I call BS on both...
and what does a tow strap drag off really show? I think it would be more fair to see which could pull more trailer weight.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:46 pm
by akorcovelos
On the plus side, it’s only a matter of time we see one in the water on one of those boat ramp fail videos.

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:37 pm
by mdadgar
I reserved a Cybertruck. For $100 refundable, why the hell not?

It'll hold multiple sets of race tires, do 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, and is eligible for a CA HOV sticker. SOLD.

- Mark

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:51 pm
by thunder550
250k pre-orders so far :shock:
mdadgar wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:37 pm I reserved a Cybertruck. For $100 refundable, why the hell not?

It'll hold multiple sets of race tires, do 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, and is eligible for a CA HOV sticker. SOLD.

- Mark
Yesssss!!!

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:10 am
by Ytmsn
mdadgar wrote: Tue Nov 26, 2019 3:37 pm I reserved a Cybertruck. For $100 refundable, why the hell not?

It'll hold multiple sets of race tires, do 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, and is eligible for a CA HOV sticker. SOLD.

- Mark
I'm thinking I'm going to do the same thing with a Rivian. They aren't supposed to be released until 2021 but I think they'll actually come out in the fall. We'll see. Currently I have a 2012 2500 Chevy but it's about to go down the road motors. It's an auction orphan like all my vehicles, but it js dual fuel CNG/gasoline, so I've kept it longer than usual. CNG stations are very plentiful in my area, but not so much anyplace else.

In the meantime. I bought this to resell, but I really like it.

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It will go up plenty, but I've been driving it and may just keep it awhile. It's a freakin sickness, kinda like boats. I already have one of these for Overlanding!


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Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:13 am
by Big Block Power
I think tyne Gmc Hummer is going to be a sweet ride with plenty of pulling power. I'm in on that one!!

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:32 am
by cmattj
Big Block Power wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:13 am I think tyne Gmc Hummer is going to be a sweet ride with plenty of pulling power. I'm in on that one!!
👍🏼

Re: Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:43 pm
by mdadgar
Ytmsn wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:10 am I'm thinking I'm going to do the same thing with a Rivian. They aren't supposed to be released until 2021 but I think they'll actually come out in the fall. We'll see.
I have some friends at Rivian, so I am really rooting for them. The fact that Ford just announced that the first Lincoln BEV will based on a Rivian platform is a good sign.

Fingers crossed that it doesn't suck.

- Mark