Lightning Charging a Tesla

Thought I would post a bit about our last trip from KY to TX because there were several revelations.

I have been inactive here on the Forum for the past few months because that trip turned out to be such as disaster. After driving to Memphis we found the EA Charger was completely out of service. Thanks to Auto Nation Ford Memphis we were able to Level 2 charge for a few hours and make it to the next EA at Forrest City AR.

There we found a Tesla sitting dead in one of the stalls. The guy had borrowed it, went too far, and had no adapter for the EA. I carry an adapter for the Pro Power 30a/240v outlet to my Ford Mobile Charger so I hooked it up to his Tesla for two hours (he did have THAT adapter). I told him to drive slow to the Tesla Super Charger 25 miles in Brinkley, AR but he took off like a jack rabbit. Found him dead again in a few more miles and jumped him once again and then followed him to his charger. Nice guy but EV-Clueless (still now a "Friend" on FB).

The rest of the trip got worse because my wife had a heart attack in Baytown, TX, died on an operating table while they were inserting a "routine" heart stent, and I had to drive 1,000 miles home alone. Not a good last few months, needless to say.

But I did want to share the enjoyment of saving that Tesla and urge others to get the right adapters to carry in your frunk. And always keep some extra electrons in your battery just in case because you cannot totally believe the EA, Chargepoint, or even the Plugshare Apps.

Wow, so sorry for your loss.
Keep posting with us, being part of a (mostly) like minded group will perhaps help.

I hardly know what to say. So sorry for your loss. what a tragic trip. but thanks fo the tip and we wish you the best

Grumpy2 said:

Wow, so sorry for your loss.
Keep posting with us, being part of a (mostly) like minded group will perhaps help.

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Thank you very much. But in life you gotta acept that S*** happens. And Rainbows and Ice Cream happens. Just Move On and Accept Life as it is and Get Over It. But still have my Second Love, My Lightning.

I often wonder about some of the older members as they/we move along in life with their Lightnings, sorry for your loss . Please continue sharing your experiences, this community evolves with everyone's knowledge.

TaxmanHog said:

I often wonder about some of the older members as they/we move along in life with their Lightnings, sorry for your loss . Please continue sharing your experiences, this community evolves with everyone's knowledge.

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Thanks Old Friend (I don't Mean "Old-Old") I am still alive and Kickin'. Gone to try Boondocking next year via Lightning.

Sdctcher said:

But I did want to share the enjoyment of saving that Tesla and urge others to get the right adapters to carry in your frunk. And always keep some extra electrons in your battery just in case because you cannot totally believe the EA, Chargepoint, or even the Plugshare Apps.

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Horribly sorry to hear about your loss, and appreciate your outlook moving forward.

Regarding the EV to EV charging, I've wondered for a bit if at some point some entrepreneurial type (with more initiative than me) will be develop a "ride share" type APP for a dead battery EV driver to send the proverbial "bat signal" to a nearby EV capable owner (like us) that could help give them some emergency juice, and obviously make a little bit of $$$ for such services.

Oh my God, I am so sorry!!!!!!!! May she rest in peace, and you find peace yourself.

Deepest sympathy from a fellow KY Hillbilly and Lightning owner. Best wishes for a super Boon-docking experience.

The Weatherman said:

Deepest sympathy from a fellow KY Hillbilly and Lightning owner. Best wishes for a super Boon-docking experience.

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Thank you Dean - Not many of us KY Lightnings. Best Wishes for your Holidays.

Rest in peace to her and best of luck and safe travels on your future boondocking adventures.

So sorry for your loss.

Also, you're a super kind human to stick around 2 hours for a stranger.

lurker said:

So sorry for your loss.

Also, you're a super kind human to stick around 2 hours for a stranger.

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Actually, two hrs. x 2, for each time I had to charge my speedy friend. But if you are new to EVs you will find that most EV ppl are good souls (Even Tesla Lol ) if you take the time. It is a Good Community. And I still believe in Karma, even after all of this. And again Thank you everyone for the kind words.

Please accept my condolences.

Dang, that story took a bad turn. Sorry for your loss. That had to be the longest and worst drive home ever.

Hoping that you find lighter days and enjoy the Lightning and sharing with the community here.