As solar technology gets better and better, the amount of power you can get from a solar awning or two, plus rooftop solar on the camper or cargo trailer will improve.
. Towing itself isn’t an issue, as electric motors have plenty of torque and can pull around heavy things. Today’s electric pickups are only half-ton, but that means a lot more than it used to back in the day. Today’s half-ton pickups are towing more than ever, and that includes the latest electric ones. They’re obviously no substitute for Class 3 and higher electric trucks, but they can tow car trailers, fifth wheel campers, and many other things.
At this point, we need to separate out some different kinds of loads. Some loads are inflexible, usually cargo. For things that can fit in an enclosed trailer, there’s some limited choice in trailer shape. For things that need to ride in the open, like construction equipment, you’re left with not much in the way of choices. But, for campers, you have a lot of flexibility in trailer choice that you can use to your advantage.
While the solar awning isn’t going to help you much with towing range, there are still some pretty potent options on the market that the video discusses. For example, the Xpanse offers up to 1200 watts of solar power, which is about what my largest Jackery solar kit has. You’re probably not going to get enough range to meaningfully impact your trip plans unless you’re spending a week in a spot with great sunlight, but being able to make sure you’re gaining at least a few miles of range instead of losing range during a trip is excellent.
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