Important things I've learned from these pages:
(TW434)-- the perfect trailer for the Twike is a 5'x9' utility from Uhaul (don't get a covered trailer, Can't open the Canopy inside of it to properly apply the brake). I used a little bit of cardboard for padding, and straps on the tires, and it worked perfect. ( this was my first experience towing, twas a good reason to start). I threw a rope through the canopy bar and tied it under the vehicle to keep it down, but I also threw a tarp over the top to guarantee that it wouldn't pop open while driving. One thought I had was " Wow, these hard drive magnets REALLY keep the tarp in place (when attached to the trailer). I had minimal flapping of the tarp.
I finalized the purchase of TW493 from the previous own on the afternoon of November 19, It was a bit cool but with your blood pumping you didn't care if there were 20' of snow, you are buying a TWIKE. I trailered it back to my place and parked it in the garage in Kansas. On the way back from purchasing it, I stopped by the owner of TW433 ; said hello and swapped stories. While talking he says " those batteries are dead? clear some room in the car, I've got some batteries for you"
WOW! Purchased a twike, and got working batteries?! in the same day?! GREAT LUCK, I was expecting to spend a few months piecing stuff together with hopes and dreams.
I was very fortunate to have these connections. in the few days that I've had TW493, I've changed out the batteries, charged the batteries, and done some initial testing. It all looks to be in operating shape. I have contacted the manufacturer with a few questions and they are excited to see another twike get back on the road.
Once I get some road testing I'll try to remember to post my results. I'm currently designing a device to automatically track the energy used in the vehicle as well as the miles traveled so that it can accurately calculate the MPGe ( Miles per Gallon Equivalent, basically this is a way to even the field of measuring efficiency. Other ways to measure are Watt-Hour/ Mile).
~TW493
This goes for all my posts, Please post a comment if you have questions, They will help people learn.
Pre-sale
On the road
Passenger side
Driver's Side
Unloading
All's Good
