LightShip Update 7/28/25

[Blackstone]

The optimization of TrekDrive has just begun. In April LightShip said the 15 mph cut in speed was a starting point to be further refined with experience in future firmware updates. TrekDrive is a unique feature but it does compete with a goal of maintaining maximum LightShip battery SOC reaching your destination without finding a charging station. I suspect in common use TrekDrive will be used most often to tactically balance the range of the tow vehicle for contingencies like strong head winds or the desire to reach a more favorable destination before recharging or refueling.

The 50% improvement in range from aerodynamics alone in LightShip is the biggest breakthrough. Something not offered by any modern RV and first offered in any RV with the old HI-LO towable that went out of business in 2010.

@Blackstone are you a LightShip position holder?

Yep, we’ve got an Atmos reserved. Trying to learn what we can while we wait for early next year

I’ll be towing with an EV truck, so will be critical for range extension for us between charging stops. Charging every 2-3 hrs works out well for bathroom breaks for the family anyhow. Being newer to RVs, we’ll likely stick to traditional campgrounds with hookups to start, so we can recharge the camper over night/weekend (and maybe the truck if the campground allows) But definitely plan to get more off grid with time, where arrival SOC will definitely be more important

 

[turbopilot]

Yep, we’ve got an Atmos reserved. Trying to learn what we can while we wait for early next year

I’ll be towing with an EV truck, so will be critical for range extension for us between charging stops. Charging every 2-3 hrs works out well for bathroom breaks for the family anyhow. Being newer to RVs, we’ll likely stick to traditional campgrounds with hookups to start, so we can recharge the camper over night/weekend (and maybe the truck if the campground allows) But definitely plan to get more off grid with time, where arrival SOC will definitely be more important

Good to have you here. My delivery is "sometime" in October. I saw my parts on the floor at the factory they just need to put them together.

The whole issue of the best tow vehicle for the LightShip is evolving as we learn more about the LightShip capabilities. I plan to pick up my LightShip in Broomfield and immediately wring it out for a week or so. Maybe by November there will be some good customer first hand information.

If you know of any other position holders send them over to this forum. Right now RVForms.com appears to be the only source hosting a dedicated LightShip owner's forum.

 

[Blackstone]

Thanks! Will do! We’re looking at a January-April delivery window, so we’ll see where things land. Looking forward to learning all the tips and tricks from you first few

Our family made the jump to EVs exclusively 7 years ago, so been waiting for something like this for sometime. We’ll, I guess if I don’t count the diesel John Deere in the barn

 

[turbopilot]

Our family made the jump to EVs exclusively 7 years ago, so been waiting for something like this for sometime. We’ll, I guess if I don’t count the diesel John Deere in the barn

Just posted a new update on LightShip EV choices.

 

[josephpRV]

Thanks! Will do! We’re looking at a January-April delivery window, so we’ll see where things land. Looking forward to learning all the tips and tricks from you first few

Our family made the jump to EVs exclusively 7 years ago, so been waiting for something like this for sometime. We’ll, I guess if I don’t count the diesel John Deere in the barn

Same. We've been EV only for about the same amount of time and wouldn't even consider towing an RV if it weren't for Lightship. Did any of you contemplate the Pebble?

We put deposits down on both as soon as they were open and subsequently cancelled our deposit on Pebble after seeing it in person earlier this year at Overland in AZ (wasn't fit for our purpose).

@turbopilot, you're obviously going to be one of the first, and I think there's a lot of inherent capability and use case variability which will make for a steep and fun learning curve. Looking forward to hearing those first experiences to build the knowledge base.

 

[turbopilot]

We put deposits down on both as soon as they were open and subsequently cancelled our deposit on Pebble after seeing it in person earlier this year at Overland in AZ (wasn't fit for our purpose).

@turbopilot, you're obviously going to be one of the first, and I think there's a lot of inherent capability and use case variability which will make for a steep and fun learning curve. Looking forward to hearing those first experiences to build the knowledge base.

We really need a thread comparing the LightShip and the Pebble. Both are unique new RV's so I am trying to figure out a way to compare the two without it looking like I am degrading the Pebble. @josephRV, in my opinion you made the right choice. I have been following both LightShip and Pebble from the beginning and have gotten to know Ben, Toby and LightShip team very well with frequent visits to the factor in Broomfield. There is a reason the largest RV company in the world, Thor Industries, invested in LightShip.

Pebble has elected to have their own owner's forum. Interesting to follow along. The first Pebble is now in customer hands with some early reports.

 

[turbopilot]

Lightship begins US production of flagship AE.1 travel trailer and introduces two additional trims

Lightship achieved a huge milestone today: It kicked off production of its flagship electric travel trailer, the AE.1 Cosmos Edition.

electrek.co

 

[turbopilot]

Current image from the LightShip factory. In this view you can see the progress on the three chassis I commented on in the first post of this thread. When I was there 2 weeks ago those chassis were just being built up with no floor. Now you can see that two of those chassis now have the "tub" in place. You can see the chassis at the far end waiting for the tub. These should be ships 2, 3 and 4. Ship 1 I posted in the first post of this thread. It is positioned to the left of the frame. The area shown in this view is the chassis build up area. The area along the wall to the right is the final build out area. Making great progress.

 

[turbopilot]