Diesel & petrol alternatives? Your thoughts please

KellyHenderson replied on 14/09/2017 14:26

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.

brue replied on 09/11/2021 19:29

Posted on 09/11/2021 19:29

EVs cost companies a lot less. Look at the charts on the "bottom line web site" LINK

As private users we are very pleased to run such an economical vehicle ourselves. Our recent trip cost about £8 in fuel, 280 miles round trip, a top up with 6 pints of petrol and £2.53p at an electricity charge point plus an overnight cheap charge up at home before setting out. smile

If only we could get a super fast charge very easily out on the road we'd be very happy! 

brue replied on 18/12/2021 13:15

Posted on 18/12/2021 13:15

Watching Fifth Gear I'm pleased they've gone over to electric vehicles, the new vans shown this week might be motorhomes in the future. Interesting comparisons between diesel and electric Landrovers too.

MikeBG replied on 18/12/2021 16:28

Posted on 18/12/2021 16:28

We'll find out how well towing with an EV goes as I pick up my BMW iX in a few weeks. We then become a two car EV family with no option but to tow electric.

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Posted on 18/12/2021 17:08

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ChocolateTrees replied on 18/12/2021 18:34

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I trialled a fully electric Volvo XC40 4x4 version today.  Quite impressive.  It is said to be able to tow up to 1800 kgs.  Not sure what that would do for the range but the performance was very good.

Posted on 18/12/2021 18:34

Take a look at my trip report above. Over 500 miles round drip towing. 

cyberyacht replied on 19/12/2021 09:11

Posted on 18/12/2021 18:34 by ChocolateTrees

Take a look at my trip report above. Over 500 miles round drip towing. 

Posted on 19/12/2021 09:11

So that would be a teardrop caravan then? wink

JVB66 replied on 19/12/2021 20:27

Posted on 19/12/2021 20:27

According to write up in the motoring section of our. Sat paper,the much awaited for the new Nissan EV  starting price from £40,000 ,laughingsurprised

GTrimmer replied on 24/12/2021 15:11

Posted on 24/12/2021 15:11

I trust that all you advocates of 'clean' energy have put your homes in order ? Converted entirely to LED lighting, ensured that your heating is of the most energy efficient, home white goods likewise - or are you simply 'dedicated followers of fashion' ?

Oh - and that log burner- nooooo!

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 24/12/2021 15:50

Posted on 24/12/2021 15:11 by GTrimmer

I trust that all you advocates of 'clean' energy have put your homes in order ? Converted entirely to LED lighting, ensured that your heating is of the most energy efficient, home white goods likewise - or are you simply 'dedicated followers of fashion' ?

Oh - and that log burner- nooooo!

Posted on 24/12/2021 15:50

Not me I’ll never get rid of my wood stove👎🏻. We don’t have gas out here, we lose the Lekky every few weeks so the stove stays😊

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