Towing into a greener future is now more important than ever. With concerns increasing around fuel consumption and carbon footprints, the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly towing solutions is continuing to move.
Therefore, the goal of this article is to provide you with three key ways you can reduce your impact. Through cutting weight, embracing solar power and optimising driving habits.
Sustainable Parts: The Power of Lightweight Components
Weight matters. Less weight equals less rolling resistance and better fuel economy.
Shifting from steel to high strength aluminium alloys or fibre reinforced plastics in structural areas like ramps, chassis elements and storage boxes will help with weight reduction.
In terms of running gear, specialised lightweight wheel trims or smaller, high profile tyres also contribute to a reduction in weight.
Whilst switching to sustainable visible parts is an eco conscious choice to make, switching the unseen weight like aerodynamics will contribute to a lightweight trailer too.
Switching to trailer accessories like trailer skirts, fairings or a v-nose trailer design will reduce the drag, which is a major fuel killer.
Other sustainable parts that can help with saving the environment beyond weight are LED light systems. Switching from old, halogen bulb lighting to one of our TrailerTek LED kits will save you 80% of power. They also last longer and reduce waste.
Renewable Power: Embracing Solar & Lithium
It is a common misconception that solar power is just for caravans. It certainly isn’t, it is perfect for powering lights, winches, tool charging and monitoring systems on any trailer.
The best solutions for every trailer include fixed solar panels which are ideal for utility box trailers and portable or foldable kits which are great for temporary use or non permanent set ups.
Lithium batteries are also a fantastic eco friendly choice and will become the standard moving into 2026. They are significantly lighter than lead acid batteries and last much longer which reduces long term chemical waste.
Energy efficient accessories are also a great switch for saving the environment. Low wattage fans, USB charging hubs and energy efficient electric trailer jacks are a great choice.
Eco Towing Mastery: Fuel Saving Tricks on the Road
Drag is proportional to the square of speed that you are driving. Just dropping from 70 mph to 60mph can yield you with dramatic fuel savings.
Checking and maintaining your optimal cold tyre pressure on both your trailer and vehicle will prevent your tyres from becoming underinflated and increase your rolling distance which in turn, kills your fuel economy.
Smooth acceleration also helps with fuel saving as sudden stops and starts interrupt your vehicle’s momentum increasing your need to accelerate with a heavy load.
Your load management also contributes to more fuel consumption than you think. Always ensure that a proper tongue weight (10-15% of your total trailer weight) for safe and efficient towing.
A balanced load is easier for your engine to manage and carrying only essential gear will help too.
Your Next Green Step
Lightweight accessories, solar power and smart driving can contribute to a smaller carbon footprint and increased disposable spend.
Here at TrailerTek, we supply all the trailer parts and accessories that you need to tow into a greener future.
Are you ready to start saving fuel and reduce your towing impact? Explore our range of lightweight parts and energy efficient accessories on our website today.
