Slate towing trailer (video) -- 104 degrees heat, 3500 ft grade

[sodamo]

Fair enough, rereading it, I get that impression. I just think the bigger screen makes the info easier to see. This can also just be solved by getting a heads up display come to think of it.

I have come to really like the HUD in my Tundra, Subaru not so much. I do wonder if that could be an accessory type add. Would not suggest currect resources be diverted.

 

[Bayfire2441]

I have come to really like the HUD in my Tundra, Subaru not so much. I do wonder if that could be an accessory type add. Would not suggest currect resources be diverted.

Oh, absolutely not, I meant more of an aftermarket one. Plenty on the market although I'm not sure how good any of them are. Never used one.

 

[sodamo]

Oh, absolutely not, I meant more of an aftermarket one. Plenty on the market although I'm not sure how good any of them are. Never used one.

Hmmm, maybe something to put on my list for after I get my Slate.

 

[Bayfire2441]

Hmmm, maybe something to put on my list for after I get my Slate.

I think I might do the same as well. It's an ever growing list for a vehicle I don't have. The Slate is gonna be one of my first times messing with car audio.

 

[HTXSlate]

Now that I think about it we are putting a lot of focus on the towing, which is understandable since it’s the first time we’ve seen it. But I don’t think that was the purpose of the footage otherwise it would have just been showing the utility you can have despite the limited towing capabilities.

I think this video was more to show how they are stress testing the prototype. Putting the truck in high temperature, with a load in the bed, and towing something to ensure that even under those unoptimized conditions the Truck will still perform reliably. Not breakdown or overheat.

As for why test towing in general when most people aren’t going to tow with it, as some have asked on Reddit. Well the answer to that goes more with my initial reaction: Most people aren’t going to be towing but it’s still good they are testing since some will still want to despite the drawbacks and especially when this hits the used market you are going to be people pushing this truck to its limits and nearly torture testing it. So if the truck offers basic towing capabilities, testing those capabilities during the prototype phasing is a good thing.

My jet ski and trailer is just under 1,000 pounds. Not that the Slate would be the primary towing choice. Good to know if need be, it can.