So @packetcharmer and I have been discussing of using our soon-to-be-owned Tesla and a trailer to help trans people move out of shitty households.
There's a lot involved in moves, of course, but having free movers with their own vehicle & enough networking connections to help get a job & a place to stay counts for something, I think.
@Ulfra_Wolfe @packetcharmer Wouldn’t a small pickup truck, suv, or step van be more sensible than a Tesla for this purpose? Have you confirmed that the Tesla model you’re looking at can even tow a trailer, and with how much weight?
@demonkind @packetcharmer Model X has a 5000 lb. towing capacity, a range of ~300 miles before needing a recharge, and extra space where a gasoline engine vehicle would have its mechanical parts in. Plus, the autopilot feature makes it far easier on us.
@Ulfra_Wolfe @demonkind note that range is optional conditions, not pulling a trailer
@packetcharmer @demonkind But like, even if the range was halved, that's still not so bad.
@Ulfra_Wolfe @demonkind we just need to be able to get between superchargers
@Ulfra_Wolfe @packetcharmer I see! Carry on, good ewe.
@packetcharmer @demonkind Plus, it recharges instead of takes up fossil fuels, so it's much cheaper to run, and we have free access to supercharger stations.