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Quote: Originally posted by martin734 on 01/11/2023

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Interesting choice of winner. I actually think though that the full size Range Rover is a better tow vehicle than the Porsche Cayenne and I have driven both. The Range Rover has a nicer interior and a much better ride than the Cayenne. It is much bigger and roomy inside with a better spec between similarly priced models. I have been a bit baffled by some of the previous winners, especially from the likes of Kia and Hyundai. Whilst I accept that Kia and Hyundai do make good vehicles can you really say that they are better vehicles than a Range Rover or a Porsche Cayenne or even an Audi Q7? If you are looking for the best car, then the vehicles should be judged purely on their merits, with price completely ignored. If you want to include price, then there should be categories for certain price ranges.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 01/11/2023

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What is a worrying concern now is that some caravanners are charging their EV's direct from the standard electrical bollard which is resulting in burning out the circuit breakers. One particular site in the south (not going to mention the name) claimed that in a matter of one week, three breakers had to be replaced due to people charging their electric vehicles from the electrical bollard.

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Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 01/11/2023

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The post is just related to towcar awards of the year which maybe the case but it still doesn't relate to the practicality of re-charging en-route or on site. It appears that the CAMC are just trying to promote the use of electric vehicles for towing so their views could be somewhat biased. What is a worrying concern now is that some caravanners are charging their EV's direct from the standard electrical bollard which is resulting in burning out the circuit breakers. One particular site in the south (not going to mention the name) claimed that in a matter of one week, three breakers had to be replaced due to people charging their electric vehicles from the electrical bollard. The cost of each replacement was currently �30 but could possibly increase in 2024 but that's why some campsites are now installing designated charging points on site specifically designed for EV charging. If drivers of EV's are going to follow the trend and continue to re-charge directly from the bollard then it will be another excuse for sites to raise their pitch prices. Personally, I can't see any benefit from towing with an EV and at the extra cost of buying one I would rather keep my money in my wallet.

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