Posted on 18/02/2020 11:01
My Hubby wants to change our diesel tow car for a hybrid . He has short listed 2 models the Mitsubishi outlander and the Rav 4. Our caravan weighs 1450, Has anyone towed with these cars. We would be interested in their opinions, as we can find little info on using thsese as tow cars
Posted on 19/11/2020 17:08
I have seen at FM both a Mitsubishi phev and a Volvo hibrid and both advised that on Batt power would manage about 20miles before petrol engine cut in and powered car and charged Batt again about 25miles? both drivers said on ICE cars are quite thirsty ,both cars were charged via the caravan external sockets when on site
Posted on 19/11/2020 17:08 by JVB66I have seen at FM both a Mitsubishi phev and a Volvo hibrid and both advised that on Batt power would manage about 20miles before petrol engine cut in and powered car and charged Batt again about 25miles? both drivers said on ICE cars are quite thirsty ,both cars were charged via the caravan external sockets when on site
Posted on 19/11/2020 17:36
You are correct even the larger 13kW battery on our Outlander PHEV last about 22/23 miles in pure EV mode, however the trick is to let the battery to deplete down to 80% then use the Charge Mode button and use B5 regenerative braking.
This year we were achieving around 28mpg towing starting with a full charger over 178miles. You can charge using the external socket on site for £2.00 which takes about 5 hours to charge from depleted (10kW), because our PHEV draws 10 amps we set our timer to charge after midnight.
What people need to understand the PHEV is not a replacement for a diesel it just an alternative, we only tow occasionally and most of our journeys are less than 30 miles, if you are a serious tower or drive long distances regularly a PHEV is not for you.
Posted on 19/11/2020 17:36 by OscarmaxYou are correct even the larger 13kW battery on our Outlander PHEV last about 22/23 miles in pure EV mode, however the trick is to let the battery to deplete down to 80% then use the Charge Mode button and use B5 regenerative braking.
This year we were achieving around 28mpg towing starting with a full charger over 178miles. You can charge using the external socket on site for £2.00 which takes about 5 hours to charge from depleted (10kW), because our PHEV draws 10 amps we set our timer to charge after midnight.
What people need to understand the PHEV is not a replacement for a diesel it just an alternative, we only tow occasionally and most of our journeys are less than 30 miles, if you are a serious tower or drive long distances regularly a PHEV is not for you.
DenandAnn
Caravanner from North Yorkshire