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    Tobes replied to the thread EV charging is changing..
    Most I used were not 350kW, more like 150 or 125, but my car (and your sons) tops out at 155kW so it doesn't matter. For Costs - the...
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    Tobes replied to the thread EV charging is changing..
    This is a huge bone of contention. While MSAs are adding new chargers all the time, they are not thinking about EVs that are towing. My...
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    Tobes reacted to otherclive's post in the thread EV charging is changing. with Like Like.
    Thanks for the update it brings real world experience to towing with an EV. Even in a Bank Holiday chargers availability was good, but...
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    Tobes reacted to Oscarmax's post in the thread Towing with a petrol plug in hybrid. with Like Like.
    I always allow the battey to deplete down to 50/60% in EV mode, then switch to hybrid mode, the regenerative system runs more efficiently.
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    Tobes replied to the thread EV charging is changing..
    Just completed our return trip from the lakes yesterday towing, First leg was 107 (2hrs 12 mins) miles with about 17% / 22 miles left...
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    Tobes reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Towing with a petrol plug in hybrid. with Like Like.
    Commercial chargers vary considerably in the rates they charge so only you can really determine whether it’s worth it. If you know your...
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    Tobes reacted to ProfJohnL's post in the thread Towing with a petrol plug in hybrid. with Like Like.
    My take on this is slightly different. I would avoid trying to tow on electric power only. Instead as soon as you can switch the car...
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    Tobes replied to the thread Hi, looking for information....
    We have a 2016 Bailey Unicorn S3 Vigo - the single axle model of your van. We use the two long scatter cushions from the lounge area to...
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    Hi @cooky1, as @otherclive has said, the cost to pubic charge varies considerably. You will need to get to know your PHEV and figure...
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    Tobes reacted to ProfJohnL's post in the thread Electric cars and towing with Like Like.
    I suspect the low prices of secondhand EV's is due to the immaturity so many marques, who have not proven their long term durability...
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    Tobes replied to the thread Electric cars and towing.
    To be clear, I charged twice between South Northants and North lakes - while towing the caravan. Over 260 miles. About the same distance...
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    Tobes replied to the thread Electric cars and towing.
    Nope. The beer pumps were off too.
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    Tobes replied to the thread Electric cars and towing.
    Just completed another South Northants to North lakes transit towing with the EV. This time we left on Friday but stayed with some...
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    Tobes replied to the thread Towing mirror minefield query….
    Suck it and See delux. Simple and brilliant.
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    Certainly I had you pictured in your caravan. If it's anything like ours it uses a car head unit as the radio, and has the traffic...