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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Pro Power (2.4 kW) not working, giving me service alert.Update: Before taking it to a dealer, I removed the side cover in the frunk and checked the wiring. Voila! A wiring harness running to... -
On the Road with Ralph reacted to astrand1's post in the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls with
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I do the same. Turn membership on and off as needed. I’m not a fan of EA either. The SC always seem to be cheaper and they just work... -
On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls.Thanks for the “fair and balanced“ assessment of EA. Over the last two years I’ve logged more than 150 billed EA charging sessions. The...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Mach Turtle's post in the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls with Like.
Having used EA chargers more than any other DCFCs, I feel compelled to come to their defense...sort of...in a limited way. They provide...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to BarryGoyette's post in the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls with Like.
Good to know Barstow is the king of EV towns. FWIW, the other big station in town with 70+ chargers at the outlet center, has bathrooms...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley.Actually, I’m quite happy with my SR Pro. Ten road trips of more than 1500 miles, and many dozens of 250 miles or more, have...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls.Yeah, tho' once I got the hang of it, I really stopped having any problems charging at v3 dispensers - the cable reaches just fine. That...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls with Like.
I was poking around at that area yesterday on the Tesla and Ford apps and saw that station with 120 stall available. Nice to hear they...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls.I have a Tesla membership, so my cost was 41¢/kWh. I tend to road trip in spurts, so I turn the membership on-and-off to save a few...
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On the Road with Ralph posted the thread Visited World's Largest Tesla Supercharging Station @ Barstow w/ 120 Stalls in Charging / Chargers / Battery / Vehicle-to-Vehicle Charging.This past Friday, I stopped at the new Tesla Supercharger station at Barstow, California. It is near the junction of I-15 and I-40 -...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to SpaceEVDriver's post in the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley with Like.
We explored the park over a long weekend in our Mustang last February.
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley.Not brave – just an intelligent driver who understands the difference between ICE and EV, and I adjust my driving accordingly. I’ve...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley.As I am sure you appreciate, there is a loss in the regen trade on up/down grades. There are a number of variables, but it is likely in...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley.The calculated M/kWh 166/77=2.16 is roughly what would have guessed from casual observation of the dash display. All the grade climbs...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to potato's post in the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley with Like.
If you make your way north at some point, may I suggest the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper, Alberta. It should be on...
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On the Road with Ralph posted the thread Cheating Death... Crossing Death Valley in Trip Reports / Journals / Logs.This is another one of my EV (and real) desert crossings reports. I enjoy the challenge of finding routes where there is little-to-no EV...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to JackFlash's post in the thread Long time listener, first time caller... with Like.
All kidding aside; been lurking here a bit while making my decision. Tomorrow I take delivery of a '24 Lightning Lariat in Antimatter...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Brons2's post in the thread This will be my last attempt at a Lightning Road Trip with Like.
Good point. My 70 something parents sold both their ICE vehicles in 2022 and acquired an ID.4 Pro.S. They have taken it from Central...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread DCFC Virgin Here.That is EXACTLY what I mean. I am a former pilot and I like margins (and tend to push them). When on a road trip, I try not to roll into...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread DCFC Virgin Here.As a veteran of over 155 billed EA sessions (and a countless number of failed attempts to charge), plus another 100+ on other networks...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Battery Level in Apple Carplay (Apple Maps) no longer available.Two quick notes: first, I’m embarrassed to say this thread alerted me to some set up choices in Maps that I did not know existed. Thanks...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread First 200+ mile trip without stopping.As a Lightning driver with ten, 1500 mile trips in the last two years, I can say that for me, the chief determinant for range is my...
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On the Road with Ralph posted the thread Pro Power (2.4 kW) not working, giving me service alert in Electrical / Pro Power Generator.I have the standard Pro Power (2.4 kw) on my 2023 Pro SR. I have occasionally used it to power small tools and, in one case, provide...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Church's post in the thread When will the lightning get the NACS port? with Like.
That’s a lost cause. They are so steeped in the new version of the R party that they can’t see how they are hurting themselves short or...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Grumpy2's post in the thread When will the lightning get the NACS port? with Like.
Tennessee should consider that when they vote Red or Blue. The R party has other priorities now.
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Hammick's post in the thread Crossing an EV (and quite real) desert with Like.
I'm guessing your sudden loss of power was related to the bad module. That being said 5% as the new 0% is a good plan even with all...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Crossing an EV (and quite real) desert.I don't think of it as "good luck." I am a former pilot and am accustomed to doing flight planning; those skills and instincts serve me...
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On the Road with Ralph posted the thread Crossing an EV (and quite real) desert in Trip Reports / Journals / Logs.I am often perplexed by posts on this forum by Lightning owners who are terrified to drive their vehicles beyond the city limits. I have...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to tnugentfl's post in the thread Unable to charge v4 Superchargers with Like.
You should contact A2Z, sounds like you have the short pin issue as well
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Unable to charge v4 Superchargers.I had multiple faults at v4 dispensers at a new Tesla station in Williams, AZ using an A2Z Typhoon Pro adapter. The station is clearly...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread This will be my last attempt at a Lightning Road Trip.I just got home from my 10th - TENTH!!! - road trip of more than 1500 miles in my Pro SR. I have DC fast charged (more than 250 billed...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread California Wildfires Electric Vehicle Owner Support : Reimbursed charging and more with Like.
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fires in Southern California. Ford has always been dedicated to supporting...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Sacramento to Monterey Bay, L3 charge at 180+ kw.I’m 70 years old - range for me is more about my bladder than the battery. I’ve developed an efficient routine at my combined...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Sacramento to Monterey Bay, L3 charge at 180+ kw.My 2023 Pro SR regularly pulls 170+ on EA Hyperchargers and Tesla Superchargers. It doesn't last for long - maybe 10 minutes - and the...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to The Weatherman's post in the thread Sacramento to Monterey Bay, L3 charge at 180+ kw with Like.
The Lightnings will hit 170-180kw for short period (10mins.) and the battery is at at a lower state of charge, if available and the...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Future Ford EVs Could Get Charger Success Monitoring System.This is the display I want: Show both the charging rate the vehicle is requesting and what it is actually receiving. In Europe, I think...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread The Hits (Recalls) Just Keep On Coming.As a Ford stockholder, this is annoying. As a Lightning owner, I couldn’t care less because for 8 years or 100K miles the battery is...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread The Hits (Recalls) Just Keep On Coming with Like.
Hybrids, OT
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to HOTAS's post in the thread Would you give up your Frunk for more range? with Like.
No thanks, I’ll keep my frunk. ER Range is fine and the frunk is what makes this truck more versatile than a SUV, and the best truck...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Tesla Network - Destination vs. Supercharger, what do I need?.The AC pins in the NACS>CCS adapter are NOT connected. Under certain circumstances, using that adapter on a destination charger could be...
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On the Road with Ralph replied to the thread Tesla Network - Destination vs. Supercharger, what do I need?.I concur with GDN – it appears that this Tesla charger has a J1772 connector. If it does, you are good to go without an adapter. That...
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On the Road with Ralph reacted to GDN's post in the thread Tesla Network - Destination vs. Supercharger, what do I need? with Like.
Per the first screen shot you post, if the hotel knows what they truly have, you don't need anything. it lists the Tesla charger as a...
