[jmft08]

I was listening to a pod cast over the weekend and they were talking about the benefit of the extra battery cooling for the max tow package. Their take was that even if you don't tow a lot this extra battery cooling is a benefit for everyday driving. Thoughts on if the max tow package is worth the extra $ if you don't tow often?

 

[THEsocalledfan]

I was listening to a pod cast over the weekend and they were talking about the benefit of the extra battery cooling for the max tow package. Their take was that even if you don't tow a lot this extra battery cooling is a benefit for everyday driving. Thoughts on if the max tow package is worth the extra $ if you don't tow often?

I'm no expert, but there are really smart folks on here that swear that it is a no brainer to get for this very reason even if you don't tow. I plan on getting it.

 

[208]

Yes. More cooling is a very good thing, especially during charging.

 

[ChasingCoral]

For the price, it is definitely a worthwhile option. Besides, when you go to sell it you will be selling a more capable truck.

 

[Voltz]

I'm still waiting to find out if it currently has any active functions while the vehicle is not in tow mode. Max Tow is now a $1000 option. I'd buy it and did.

 

[Leaf to Lightning : )]

cooling is cooling, there is no relationship as to whether the truck is in 'tow mode' or not, as tow mode does nothing more, that we know of, than limit you from being able to use 'one pedal' driving mode - the truck has no gears, no transmission, and so there is nothing else involved. Many of us have towed for years and rarely use any 'tow mode' - it's rarely needed unless you are pulling extreme loads on very hilly terrain, even in an ICE vehicle, or RV, etc. I can imagine that tow mode 'might' provide some extra regenerative braking, or apply the physical brakes sooner than otherwise, but that's just a guess. Anti-sway might come into play, but it seems that is built in and doesn't rely on being in tow mode, either.

 

[Ministry]

It's an inexpensive option and even if you don't need it, the next owner may... it can and will impact your resale.

 

[BK1]

I was listening to a pod cast over the weekend and they were talking about the benefit of the extra battery cooling for the max tow package. Their take was that even if you don't tow a lot this extra battery cooling is a benefit for everyday driving. Thoughts on if the max tow package is worth the extra $ if you don't tow often?

Would you mind sharing the podcast? I'd be interested to hear what they say about it. And I agree with the others...get it. I did and I'll never tow more than 4000# but got it for the resale and hoping that it cools whenever necessary...instead of tow mode only.

 

[Voltz]

cooling is cooling, there is no relationship as to whether the truck is in 'tow mode' or not

My point about the unknowns of Max Tow has nothing to do with towing, only as to what conditions the separate Max Tow A/C compressor and battery coolant circuit engages. It could easily be software locked to engage only when needed and when the truck is in Tow Mode. Or, it could cool your battery without using tow mode on a hot day, completely separately from your cabin A/C. Does this affect range when the cabin compressor would work adequately, as it does in trucks without Max Tow? When the Max Tow compressor engages, do both compressors always operate together? Also, it could engage while DCFC, without using your cabin A/C compressor at all. Does it?

I'm sure that the mysteries of Max Tow will be revealed someday. I've not seen any answers yet.

 

[BK1]

My point about the unknowns of Max Tow has nothing to do with towing, only as to what conditions the separate Max Tow A/C compressor and battery coolant circuit engages. It could easily be software locked to engage only when needed and when the truck is in Tow Mode. Or, it could cool your battery without using tow mode on a hot day, completely separately from your cabin A/C. Does this affect range when the cabin compressor would work adequately, as it does in trucks without Max Tow? When the Max Tow compressor engages, do both compressors always operate together? Also, it could engage while DCFC, without using your cabin A/C compressor at all. Does it?

I'm sure that the mysteries of Max Tow will be revealed someday. I've not seen any answers yet.

Totally agree with you on this. Nobody really knows if it’s always engaged or not. It would make sense to be intermittent (cooling isn’t always necessary). Otherwise, it’s sometimes less efficient than not having it.

 

[jmft08]

Would you mind sharing the podcast? I'd be interested to hear what they say about it. And I agree with the others...get it. I did and I'll never tow more than 4000# but got it for the resale and hoping that it cools whenever necessary...instead of tow mode only.

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[SmartElectric]

Re: resale . I wouldn't consider a Lighting without the max tow package. Period. Resale value is effectively 100% payback IMHO.

 

[208]

Re: resale . I wouldn't consider a Lighting without the max tow package. Period. Resale value is effectively 100% payback IMHO.

Yes. Period. I would not even consider a truck w/o ER + tow package.