Zero E-Michigan

Ep 05 - Solar Electric Trailer on a Chevy Bolt EV

February 08, 2023 Karl Bloss Season 1 Episode 5
Zero E-Michigan
Ep 05 - Solar Electric Trailer on a Chevy Bolt EV
Show Notes

Gail and Devin Thorpe ordered a Rivian R1T, but when delivery was pushed out, they decided not to wait to pull a camping trailer with an EV.  Using their Chevy Bolt EV to pull an Aliner Scout, they hit the road and campgrounds with their electric camping combo. 

We spoke with Gail and Devin about their journey, what motivated them, and their initial experience towing a camping travel trailer with an EV.

Show Notes and Links:

-  Gail and Devin's "Our Solar Electric Trailer Journey" web page:   http://oursolartrailer.com
- Gail and Devin's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@oursolartrailer
- Bill Bortzfield's EV Rider page:  https://evrider.tv/
- EV Rider Episode with Gail and Devin:  https://evrider.tv/youtube-couple-tows-aliner-camper-with-chevy-bolt/
- Bolt EV Torklift Ecohitch: https://torkliftcentral.com/2017-2023-chevy-bolt-ecohitch
- Electrified Garage:  https://electrifiedgarage.com/our-locations/
- Aliner - Scout:  https://aliner.com/campers/scout/
- Range with a trailer:
-- Effective daily range is under 250 miles
-- Target: One charge per day
-- 125 miles per charge with the trailer
-- Charging with the trailer attached is a pain.
- Rivian R1T:  https://rivian.com/r1t
- “Tesla” Bjørn Nyland:  https://www.youtube.com/@bjornnyland
- Tesla Model 3 camping for 24 hours:  https://youtu.be/8vzzG7GdcCc
- Tesla camping in winter conditions:  https://insideevs.com/news/392645/tesla-camp-mode-test-winter/
- Tesla Model Y shade and insulation kit:  https://a.co/d/2zp64H2
Reflective bubble wrap insulation: https://a.co/d/5fdUsgP