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rich

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towing Jan 11, 2016 5:39:24 GMT -5

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Post by on Jan 11, 2016 5:39:24 GMT -5

I would love to tow this behind my motorhome. is it possible to set up an electric for this purpose. We travel thru out the country with our tow vehicle 4 wheels down behind the motorhome. but we could save so much by having an electric or hybrid instead of a gas vehicle. Plus it would be fully charged when we arrived. and most campsite have electric included in the camp fee .

BMW has some smart people maybe they can figure it out and I would put it on my list to buy!

Mary BMW i Owner Moderator BMW i3 Owner Electric Miles: 76000 Driving the Future	towing Jan 11, 2016 20:46:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mary on Jan 11, 2016 20:46:57 GMT -5 You cannot tow the i3 without causing serious damage. Do not attempt.

Morgandc Guest	towing Aug 20, 2016 22:27:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by on Aug 20, 2016 22:27:53 GMT -5 Jan 11, 2016 20:46:57 GMT -5 Mary said: You cannot tow the i3 without causing serious damage. Do not attempt. Bummer, great idea!

GeneHG

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towing Apr 25, 2017 17:08:08 GMT -5

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Mary: Nice clean quick answer. I am wondering if you can back that up with solid data. As an Electrical / Electronic Engineer, it seems to me to be a no brainer for towing on all 4 unless BMW didn't do a good design. Perhaps it is a tracking issue.

Regards,

Gene

GeneHG

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towing Apr 25, 2017 17:18:45 GMT -5

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Apr 25, 2017 17:08:08 GMT -5 GeneHG said:

Mary: Nice clean quick answer. I am wondering if you can back that up with solid data. As an Electrical / Electronic Engineer, it seems to me to be a no brainer for towing on all 4 unless BMW didn't do a good design. Perhaps it is a tracking issue.

Regards,

Gene

OOPS, see Trailering under Charging. If the brakes are on, serious damage would result from towing. It still seems that there should be no charging with the key off, but who knows. Remember the old das when things were simple.

Gene

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