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Ron Dittmer

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2020, 08:13:30 am »
This year we've done a few short trips (3 to 8 driving hours) to Amish country shopping for a bedroom set.  We've taken our sedan and overnight bags which have worked out fine for a couple of nights in motels.  It's been different for us to travel this way and it served it's purpose, but traveling the country this way, I would much rather just stay home.

We have been missing our excursions in our PC.  We can't wait for normalcy.
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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2020, 08:48:53 am »
You want to save money on travel, drive a Prius and stay at motel 6.
Hey! That's how we used to travel. And we did save money... and spent it on our Phoenix. No more lugging bags through airports, shuttles and into hotels only to find we forgot something at home. No more leaving something behind in the hotel room. We fixed that extra cost thing for maintenance and such - we ditched the sticks and bricks. Only one home to maintain and it's a whole lot smaller. Also, we take the house to the repairman instead of the other way around. We do miss our Priuses but the trade off is good.
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Joseph

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2020, 09:45:59 am »
Ron yes there are always trade offs and justifications. There’s a Rv dealer just a few miles from me that has a few Newmar super c sitting out front along side a packed facility of DP and 5th wheels. We couldn’t resist taking a look. It was 38 foot long with a 350 hp diesel engine. The salesman assured me I could get better mileage with it than my PC and all for a measly $395,000.  The dreams of saving money with better mileage and lollipops dance in my head
« Last Edit: November 11, 2020, 10:42:33 am by Joseph »

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2020, 12:54:12 pm »
Well guess we dont have any TRX owners on the forum.

My guess is that there are 3-4 TRX's on the road at this point.  Just have to wait for one to come onboard.

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2020, 05:29:07 pm »
You want to save money on travel, drive a Prius and stay at motel 6.
Hey! That's how we used to travel. And we did save money... and spent it on our Phoenix. No more lugging bags through airports, shuttles and into hotels only to find we forgot something at home. No more leaving something behind in the hotel room. We fixed that extra cost thing for maintenance and such - we ditched the sticks and bricks. Only one home to maintain and it's a whole lot smaller. Also, we take the house to the repairman instead of the other way around. We do miss our Priuses but the trade off is good.
Maybe there is an electric car that can be towed (4-down) and charged while towing...I'd take one. Offset the RV fuel use with an EV...The RV/EV combo! Get an average 25-30 MPG.  That's what I'd call Eco Boost! roflol
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Ron Dittmer

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #20 on: November 12, 2020, 12:19:37 am »
You want to save money on travel, drive a Prius and stay at motel 6.
Hey! That's how we used to travel. And we did save money... and spent it on our Phoenix. No more lugging bags through airports, shuttles and into hotels only to find we forgot something at home. No more leaving something behind in the hotel room. We fixed that extra cost thing for maintenance and such - we ditched the sticks and bricks. Only one home to maintain and it's a whole lot smaller. Also, we take the house to the repairman instead of the other way around. We do miss our Priuses but the trade off is good.
Maybe there is an electric car that can be towed (4-down) and charged while towing...I'd take one. Offset the RV fuel use with an EV...The RV/EV combo! Get an average 25-30 MPG.  That's what I'd call Eco Boost! roflol
Dougn
That's what I was thinking.....Have the EV push the RV.  Add a second brake controller attached to the throttle of both vehicles.  roflol
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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #21 on: November 12, 2020, 11:44:07 am »
I sure HOPE Y'all are joking..

But for those who are seriously pursuing this, why all you have to do is convert the RV to Electric, and put fans all over the roof attached to generators. The wind rushing by will generate electricity, and give you ultimate range! You can use the excess power gained by driving into the wind to charge the electric toad behind you.   (exactly)

Or just fit the motorhome with Newman's Energy Machine drive motors, and use the extra power for the AC.   2o2


""You want to save money on travel, drive a Prius and stay at motel 6""  Forum Member Joseph


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Ron Dittmer

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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #22 on: November 13, 2020, 12:17:57 am »
Or buy one of those brand new electric GM Hummers and swap out all of the mechanics.  That thing launches faster than any Corvette sold.  Just throttle-up your Hummer-powered PC and have your interior piled up against the back wall.
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Re: Opinions TRX
« Reply #23 on: November 13, 2020, 08:30:44 am »
I get REALLY great MPG when I stay home... or ride my solar-charged ebike....or >:(
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