Possible towing in the future

[taylor.coyote]

Interesting article on possible future tow assist system. Makes your compact car tow like a 1 ton 

 

 

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/03/gm-files-patent-for-tow-assist-system/

 

 

 

[SeaDawg]

Would likely take some of the range anxiety out of towing with an ev, as well. 

Have you seen airstream concept estream trailer videos? Only a concept trailer for now, but it is built on an ev type automotive platform, automotive batteries , two motors, remote control parking, 900 watts of solar. Pretty cool. I imagine if they ever build it that the price tag will be waaay out of my range...

[Frank C]

This would make backing up almost impossible because of the extra added hitch connection between the tow vehicle and trailer, plus the extra length.  The patent mentions a stability function while towing but unless it includes some incredible computer assisted smarts to also help with backing up while connected to the tow vehicle, this wouldn’t be practical.  The one diagram shows a person using this tow assist as a trailer valet but having to unhook and do that every time you needed to back up would be a pain.  

[SeaDawg]

12 minutes ago, Frank C said:

This would make backing up almost impossible because of the extra added hitch connection between the tow vehicle and trailer, plus the extra length.  The patent mentions a stability function while towing but unless it includes some incredible computer assisted smarts to also help with backing up while connected to the tow vehicle, this wouldn’t be practical.  The one diagram shows a person using this tow assist as a trailer valet but having to unhook and do that every time you needed to back up would be a pain.  

Almost like triple tow.