Dammit... but you have have to admit it's neat idea!
Yes, I thought of that too... Came to the conclusion that gas turbine engine would be best, but never found one small enough...There are some rotary engine generators out there that are very compact for the power output. Not sure if it is possible to buy one.
Remember... most EVs are not approved for towing anything... even something small and light. You won't get a tow bar and if you make up your own then you risk your insurance not paying up in the event of an accident.I've been thinking about this occasionally for the last few years, it struck me what I really needed was one of those tiny little trailers like this -
http://www.screwfix.com/p/small-trailer-1726-x-1200-x-824mm/80389
Or I could just buy one?Remember... most EVs are not approved for towing anything... even something small and light. You won't get a tow bar and if you make up your own then you risk your insurance not paying up in the event of an accident.![]()
Now that is nice... Multi fuel too!Cubewano has built a one off:
http://cubewano.com/products/range-extenders/
Their main products are rotary engines and compact APUs for UAVs. The range extender probably is a repackaged APU. I doubt they sell to the public, and if they do the prices won't be low.
Hi .. these little trailers do not shock absorbers... When thay start to bounce.. they don't stop... You have to slow down to a crawl...I've been thinking about this occasionally for the last few years, it struck me what I really needed was one of those tiny little trailers like this -
Small Trailer 1726 x 1200 x 824mm
Or maybe even smaller so it's only half as long (but the one above would give a bit of extra 'boot space')
Mount something like this-
Impax IMDY2500LBI 2200W Inverter Generator 230V
In a locked compartment with an EVSE and you have a REX. But going to into town/work etc. The "REX Trailer (TM)" can stay at home. Going camping, to see the in-laws, France, etc. No worries about range.
The genny above has pure sine wave output, and the official 10Amp should draw around the same output as that genny.
The only real issue is that it would be better to be able to charge while driving, which may be do-able using the Brusa chargers that some of the MNL forum member use to rapid charge at home.
All that said, for £469, I'm almost tempted to get one and stick it in the bootREx Leaf anyone?