Diesel & petrol alternatives? Your thoughts please

KellyHenderson replied on 14/09/2017 14:26

KellyHenderson

Posted on 14/09/2017 14:26

Good Afternoon,

Hopefully you have now received your September Club Magazine and read the Ask Your Club article (see attached photo) regarding the future of caravanning post 2040.

Have you already changed your vehicle from diesel to petrol?

Is anyone already towing with a hybrid? Maybe a Tesla Model X?

Has the news affected your plans for your next towcar?

It will also be interesting to see how motorhomes evolve into hybrids and/or electric models, which alternative to diesel would you prefer to buy; Hybrid or electric?

Are you concerned about so few alternatives to diesel at the moment? Would you choose petrol instead if they were more widely available? There is now a VW T6 camper with a petrol engine available.

Has this news made you think about switching to a car and caravan? Equally would caravanners consider trading in their car and caravan to purchase a hybrid or electric motorhome?

From the questions above, we would love to have your feedback.

One thing is for sure, there will be some interesting times ahead.

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Tinwheeler replied on 01/09/2021 13:30

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:19 by JVB66

Editing.of my post does not help the cause

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:30

Pardon? 🤔

JVB66 replied on 01/09/2021 13:37

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:28 by ChocolateTrees

No, I am in technical engineering in the computer networking industry. In my work life I think of myself as a problem solver and pioneer of new technology. Finding solutions and relaying positive outcomes is my job. That undoubtedly spills over here (just as it does everywhere else in my life)

My posts are all based on personal experience or referenceable material on line. I am pretty sure I live in the same real world as everybody on the forum, though our individual circumstances and view will be different.

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:37

Glad to note that ,

All you need to do then is find those that are it seems at the grass roots coal face of energy companies, ,who it seems do not share your optimism, that "it will be alright on the night "

EmilysDad replied on 01/09/2021 13:43

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Posted on 01/09/2021 12:57 by Cornersteady

and you replied about me ED no going back over writing that, but I really quite touched I'm in your thoughts so much

Just one sir you saluted to, you must have had high a higher rank than I thought!

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43

It was me that saluted Sir

ChocolateTrees replied on 01/09/2021 13:43

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:19 by JVB66

Editing.of my post does not help the cause

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43

It looks like the forum had a partial post issue with your post (not the first time the club forum has had issues!). I only saw part of your post as TinWheeler did.

Apologies to all if I come across as condescending or teaching grannies to suck eggs. That is not my intention. I do want to share my experience of being in the very small minority of folks who actually tow a full sized van with an EV, bust some of the myths and call out the FUD that has been propagated around EVs for a long time. And I do tend to call out BS when I come across it.

JVB66 replied on 01/09/2021 13:43

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:30 by Tinwheeler

Pardon? 🤔

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43

Why just the first sentence then?

replied on 01/09/2021 13:50

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:09 by Tinwheeler

I think Choc Trees writes a lot of sense. He’s clearly very knowledgeable and more in the 'real world' than a lot of us. Personally, I respect his views and input here.

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:50

I live in my real world as our needs are totally different at the present time.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 01/09/2021 13:54

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43 by ChocolateTrees

It looks like the forum had a partial post issue with your post (not the first time the club forum has had issues!). I only saw part of your post as TinWheeler did.

Apologies to all if I come across as condescending or teaching grannies to suck eggs. That is not my intention. I do want to share my experience of being in the very small minority of folks who actually tow a full sized van with an EV, bust some of the myths and call out the FUD that has been propagated around EVs for a long time. And I do tend to call out BS when I come across it.

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:54

You don’t do the condescending thing CTrees, you are refreshingly honest & open. A lot of posts on this forum uses ‘Frank down the pub’ as a factual source with a strong leaning to BS as back up unfortunately. Someone posting facts is a shock, someone posting verifiable facts is practically unheard of. Some of us find it refreshing, many find it new & unnerving. Just keep on keeping on👍🏻😊

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Tinwheeler replied on 01/09/2021 13:57

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43 by JVB66

Why just the first sentence then?

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:57

JV, you know, the forum software will not allow me to edit a quote and I quoted your post exactly as it was at the time I composed my post. I assumed you edited after I hit the quote button.🤷🏻‍♂️

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Cornersteady replied on 01/09/2021 13:59

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43 by EmilysDad

It was me that saluted Sir

Posted on 01/09/2021 13:59

Yes I read what you said in the post before, but if you only saluted one sir, that must make you higher than I thought why does the 'senior service' salute in that 'funny' way?

Anyway OT enough.

Tinwheeler replied on 01/09/2021 14:00

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Posted on 01/09/2021 13:43 by ChocolateTrees

It looks like the forum had a partial post issue with your post (not the first time the club forum has had issues!). I only saw part of your post as TinWheeler did.

Apologies to all if I come across as condescending or teaching grannies to suck eggs. That is not my intention. I do want to share my experience of being in the very small minority of folks who actually tow a full sized van with an EV, bust some of the myths and call out the FUD that has been propagated around EVs for a long time. And I do tend to call out BS when I come across it.

Posted on 01/09/2021 14:00

There’s nothing to apologise for. You have knowledge that most of us lack and I’m finding your posts factual and enlightening. My eyes are opening to the possibilities👍🏻

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