BLOG: Lightship’s quarter-million all-electric RV offers innovation but lacks important features

[Neal]

https://www.rvtravel.com/lightships-quarter-million-all-electric-rv-offers-innovation-but-lacks-important-features/

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Good article!

My fifth has much the same GVWR, and my 1/2 ton truck needs heavy duty springs for the pin weight. So what EV are you planning to pull the thing with?

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for a Californian dealership.

 

[turbopilot]

Here is a complete walkthrough of the production version of the LightShip AE.1 Cosmos. The posted article really jumped the gun so here are all the facts.

Remember this vehicle is self propelled so most of the issues involved in pulling an old fashion trailer go away. The automated system propels the "trailer" to closely follow the tow vehicle with just enough force on the ball for stability. So as long as the LightShip is under it's own power issues of TV GVWR become moot. The tow vehicle needs just enough payload to carry the tongue weight of the LightShip.

Here is the complete walkthrough.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

So your/they are saying 800 pounds tung weight isn't an issue when the vehicle fails to have the load capacity to support it?

Very enteresting!

Guys! Your argument for buy a big enough tow vehicle (load capacity) just got proven wrong by a handful of dreaming techies!

I'm going looking for a larger fifth because tung weight is not important anymore!!!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

There may be another reason they aren't looking for certs!

 

[turbopilot]

So your/they are saying 800 pounds tung weight isn't an issue when the vehicle fails to have the load capacity to support it?

Very enteresting!

Guys! Your argument for buy a big enough tow vehicle (load capacity) just got proven wrong by a handful of dreaming techies!

I'm going looking for a larger fifth because tung weight is not important anymore!!!

I think I was pretty clear. As long as the TV can accept the hitch weight within the GVWR of the TV things like the CGWR become meaningless with a powered trailer attached. However the TV still needs to be able to handle the CGWR of a powered trailer to handle those situations when the powered trailer is out of charge or has a problem with the traction motor system.

 

[Voyageurs]

I think I was pretty clear. As long as the TV can accept the hitch weight within the GVWR of the TV things like the CGWR become meaningless with a powered trailer attached. However the TV still needs to be able to handle the CGWR of a powered trailer to handle those situations when the powered trailer is out of charge or has a problem with the traction motor system.

Yah. I did like his explanation on what happens when the LFP battery is empty. A set of contacts open and it just becomes a normal towed trailer.

Wish EV makers would do this with their vehicles to make them more compatible as toads for towing behind motorhomes.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I think I was pretty clear. As long as the TV can accept the hitch weight within the GVWR of the TV things like the CGWR become meaningless with a powered trailer attached. However the TV still needs to be able to handle the CGWR of a powered trailer to handle those situations when the powered trailer is out of charge or has a problem with the traction motor system.

So! The founder in your video did a good job of stating his goal. In a nut shell, he saw the need for a range extender!

Back in the day EV enthusiasts chopped a front wheel gasser to trailer behind for trips. I think that is why hybrids were made.

An engineer worth his salt studies all aspects of a project before he starts the development stages!

Looks like only a few EVs are really up to the task based on tongue weight. The pendulum effect known for centuries precludes any workaround.

A Camper’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Towing Capacity | TAXA

Do you have an electric vehicle that can tow a trailer? If so, what are your options for a fifth wheel? Find out how to get the right camper for your EV.

taxaoutdoors.com

Like everything else, people find it hard to cut their losses, when they see through the lie!

I don't see this product having any resale value within a year of release!

Of course, that is my opinion.

 

[Voyageurs]

So! The founder in your video did a good job of stating his goal. In a nut shell, he saw the need for a range extender!

Back in the day EV enthusiasts chopped a front wheel gasser to trailer behind for trips. I think that is why hybrids were made.

An engineer worth his salt studies all aspects of a project before he starts the development stages!

Looks like only a few EVs are really up to the task based on tongue weight. The pendulum effect known for centuries precludes any workaround.

A Camper’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Towing Capacity | TAXA

Do you have an electric vehicle that can tow a trailer? If so, what are your options for a fifth wheel? Find out how to get the right camper for your EV.

taxaoutdoors.com

Like everything else, people find it hard to cut their losses, when they see through the lie!

I don't see this product having any resale value within a year of release!

Of course, that is my opinion.

I would think all the half ton EV’s on the market are capable of handling this unit.