Energy usage update

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Elevation map Henderson, NV to Rifle, CO

Approximately 75% interstate, 25% state roads
Rolling mountain terrain and high deserts
Weather mostly clear.  Light tail winds.  Rain on one day.
Average speed on highway 55

Actual miles 763
Rated miles 1134
Actual kWh used 367
Average Wh/mi 481

 Estimated range with MX90D and Bowlus 171 miles
(based on 81.8 kWh usable)






Comments

  1. Jim VandegriffMay 5, 2018 at 9:17 PM

    Quite impressive numbers! Aerodynamics help.

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  2. KirkNOctober 1, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    How do you like that trailer? I am thing about a Airstream 19' 3.5k pounds

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  3. BarryOctober 2, 2018 at 5:13 AM


    Overall we really love the Bowlus. Works well for us and the dogs. Besides the trip cross country we've done several other shorter trips and continue to enjoy traveling with it.

    We've seen plenty of other trailers this last year. Everything from homemade "sleeping bags on wheels" to huge class A's and fifth wheels. We've discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each. Other than an oven we've decided that there is nothing in the other trailers we really need or want.

    No problems with the standard tow hitch. As I mentioned in a previous post I moved the electrical connector, modified the door, and put tow chain extensions on to make the hitching process easier.

    One caveat on the tow hitch. Our trailer is on the lighter side and squarely in the middle of the rating for the hitch. Some people towing trailers closer to the upper rating limit have described some play in the hitch. Some have put on an aftermarket draw-tite hitch.

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