Self-propelled trailer technology looked quite cool and cutting-edge on the curvy Dethleffs Coco, and it looks even cooler below a classic Silver Bullet silhouette. The Vision Vehicle isn’t the only fun electric toy Thor Industries has brought out at the Florida RV SuperShow. The new Airstream eStream concept packs an e-drive that can propel the trailer’s weight, maneuver into tight spaces via remote control, power up appliances at camp, and even serve as a backup power supply at home.
“Self-driving” and “self-parking” are not concepts we originally thought about for towables, but three and a half years ago, Dethleffs opened the door on that possibility when it partnered with ZF on the E.Home Coco trailer, a dual-motor caravan concept that promised to greatly decrease the pull on the tow vehicle, boosting efficiency and range.
Dethleffs’ work began before Thor acquired its parent company Erwin Hymer Group in 2019 and has continued since.
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