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Here's a good look at the probable towing range of the Tesla. I like this guy's videos, and his numbers are usually fairly accurate when he tests them in the real world. Without redoing his numbers, you have to interpolate between his Model X calculations and the Cybertruck's, since he's assuming a full 14,000lb trailer on the truck. I would guess that the numbers would be closer to those of the Model X, but some amount higher. So, towing at 60mph, maybe 100kw per 100 miles, or ~200 mile range? I was hoping for something close to my Raptor, which is ~350 miles, which for us would be two charging stops per day maximum, since on longer days, we tow between 600 and 700 miles. So if my tolerance for charging is two stops, then I would be limited to 600 miles with the Cybertruck and then only at the limit of efficiency, since that 200 mile range is probably optimistic. Maybe 150 or 175 miles is a better place to set expectations, which would be a 3-stop day on longer stints. Is that still O.K.? For some, I'm sure - but probably not for us. If we lived out west and were retired, so that we could take a more leisurely pace and didn't have to spend two full days on the road just to get anywhere worth seeing, then I'd probably be O.K. with the truck as it is. But in our current situation, I think we need a good 300 miles of towing range at least before an EV would work for us as a tow vehicle.

You can temporarily bypass your surge suppressor (slide the small switch on the unit itself) to see if the generator connects. If it does and runs normally, then you definitely need the grounding plug. This should not be done normally since it eliminates all the protection features . John Davies Spokane WA

If you haven't done so already, I would check the AC breaker to the far left, on your power center under the dinette and make sure it is not tripped. It controls the charger/controller. Also, If you have two 30 amp shore power connections on your trailer, try the other one. Perhaps you transfer switch is not working.

Rivian look like a truck, and apparently actually runs like a truck. A real prototype has been on tour, and is or was in South America doing offroad and bad road testing. Video of the engineer test driving in South America was really fun to watch. I was grinning along with her. https://stories.rivian.com/postcard-from-south-america Rivian also recently secured additional funding from Cox automotive. Amazon, Ford, and Cox probably can't all be wrong... https://ride.tech/electric-and-hybrid/electric-truck-maker-rivian-gets-350m-investment-from-cox/?gclid=CjwKCAiArJjvBRACEiwA-Wiqq3fPhuXBIm9jA0lpbZSb4XeY7LWfO2hZkRA6Lfpi9t7EXHrWd62ckhoCUHwQAvD_BwE Atlis has a sizeable staff, a beautiful website, and still no prototype yet. They did test a small battery of their own design development, 3kwh, and proudly announced it was fully charged in 13 minutes, besting their 15 minute goal, which they think/ hope is scaleable. https://insideevs.com/news/340388/atlis-pickup-truck-battery-charges-in-under-13-minutes/ 3 kwh would power a Tesla x for about 8 to 12 miles, i think, dependent on speed, based on battery size vs published and real world range for the x. While Atlis is still looking for backing for development and yet another network of superchargers, Space X will be launching its 19th delivery to the space station tomorrow, and Tesla's network of superchargers is in place and growing. I wish them well. But, a lot is still in just planning and digital mode for now. It takes a lot of money to launch a new vehicle. Still, the more new ideas, the better. Thanks for bringing the Atlis to the discussion.

Was that at 300 baud?😃 Mike