First tow w/ pop up camper (2025 Lightning Flash)

[lslick23]

Only had my 25 Flash for a month and did my first tow with my pop up and averaged 1.6. I’m really happy with that since it mirrors almost exactly what my dual motor R1T did on the same trip. Went 146 miles and was at 38%.

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[hturnerfamily]

with my '22 PRO SR, I just towed my new 7,000+lb 30+' camper over 200 miles yesterday...

averaged about 1.2mi/kwh, which was relatively expected with good temps, little terrain, and conservative speeds... the truck didn't miss a beat, and I hardly knew it was behind me...

although, with such a lengthy camper, you have to be aware of the TURNING RADIUS needed to make turns without having the camper wheels travel over curbs, etc... fun!

departed BUFORD GA at ~70%(last charged at EA, Sugarloaf Parkway, 17 miles south)
-stopped 65+ miles in, at Tesla ADAIRSVILLE GA(thanks for the 'perpendicular' street-side unit, and Taco Bell!... to 80%)
-stopped 30+ miles later, at Chargepoint SUMMERVILLE GA(street-facing, to 70%)
-stopped 50+ miles later, at Chargepoint SCOTTSBORO AL(municipal parking lot, to 70%)
.... there can be some heavy hills/downgrades during this route over the Tennessee River
-landed successfully with less than 5% at HAZEL GREEN AL(now charging on 240v 30a overnight)

 

[hturnerfamily]

and, just returned, the exact same 202 miles route, with our old camper, although shorter, lighter, and much OLDER... but, the resulting mi/kWh average was similar...1.3mi/kWh.

stopping to charge with the camper was never any real issue, although the last stop at a Tesla in Adairsville, GA was a longer wait - someone had decided to use the perpendicular station where I could easily pull my truck next to while keeping the camper connected... but, they eventually left and I was able to easily...

 

[lslick23]

and, just returned, the exact same 202 miles route, with our old camper, although shorter, lighter, and much OLDER... but, the resulting mi/kWh average was similar...1.3mi/kWh.

stopping to charge with the camper was never any real issue, although the last stop at a Tesla in Adairsville, GA was a longer wait - someone had decided to use the perpendicular station where I could easily pull my truck next to while keeping the camper connected... but, they eventually left and I was able to easily...

Good to hear on the charging. I might have to use that adairsville charger one day.

 

[Jenovalente]

This is great to hear.

I was planning on getting a little travel trailer but was leery of towing with my 23 XLT.

This is encouraging news.

 

[Jamchampnate]

Only had my 25 Flash for a month and did my first tow with my pop up and averaged 1.6. I’m really happy with that since it mirrors almost exactly what my dual motor R1T did on the same trip. Went 146 miles and was at 38%.

POP up campers are legit.

What’s the weight/length of that one with water loaded and everything?

 

[lslick23]

POP up campers are legit.

What’s the weight/length of that one with water loaded and everything?

it’s a 21 Viking 2108ST and closed its 16ft. I’ve never loaded it with water but I’m around 3500 pounds with gear.

 

[Jamchampnate]

it’s a 21 Viking 2108ST and closed its 16ft. I’ve never loaded it with water but I’m around 3500 pounds with gear.

Thanks! Beautiful setup.

 

[hturnerfamily]

- 165 miles to the first Camper pickup, via a look at another out-of-the-way camper, first...
- towed the New 35' 7,500lb Camper from the selling dealer's lot 202 miles to it's new home
- towed the old 25' 4,200lb camper 202 miles back to the trade-in dealer's lot
- another 75 miles home

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