Recent content by tearitupsports

I was in Lebanon NH twice where I used the EA at Walmart. They were still like $0.59 / kWh and I think the most expensive on the whole trip. We did go to Wendy's nearby and the staff was extremely friendly.

I use ABRP for the planning part, and then share each location to google maps for navigation. Other than trying to route me over the GW bridge by NYC, it does a great job at picking and estimating stops. We usually beat the plan by about 30 minutes on the long days. I do wish it had a way to...

In my 2023 when you unplug it goes to accessory mode. You have to hold the brake and press the on button again. This also shuts off the AC and Pro-power.

I recently completed my second 5000+ mile road trip. For the record I went from Texas -> Maine -> Martha's Vineyard -> Connecticut -> New Hampshire -> Vermont -> Maine -> Connecticut -> Tennessee -> Texas. My opinions and thoughts in no particular order of importance: There are lots of...

I appreciate the update but the minimum required power needs to be lowered. I have an awesome cooler and it pulls less than 100w. It’s in use almost every weekend and I turn off the lights and AC for hours at a time. I’d love not to have to do that anymore but this new feature still won’t work...

What happens if you have a generator plugged into the bed charge port, and you also hook up something on the regular charge port (either AC or DC) at the same time?

I am totally ok with the "I just want a change and can afford it" analysis. I bought this truck, my solar system, and my home backup battery V2X all with the same argument. Most people are not honest with themselves about how few financial decisions have a ROI, and how unnecessary that...

On topic to this discussion, I really don't understand going from a lightning over to a Rivian. It certainly is not a financial decision. The only rational answer I have seen is the person who needed the vehicle to fit in their garage. Even that for me would have been to park in the driveway...

The Rivian's currently work with Signergy V2X system.

Yes this system is very flexible and seamless in operation, so it works for many use cases. My system has 3 batteries and a V2X split across 2 inverters. When I have a power outage, the stationary batteries alone can hold the house all day with full 5 ton AC load in Houston TX. I can plug in...

The setup really depends on the use case and your energy profile through the day. What you can do also depends on what you have within a stack. The inverter itself can send or receive up to 11.4kW on the AC line back to your panel. That does prove to be a limiting factor in many cases. For...

My understanding is that at least one battery in the system is needed to dark start. The truck itself does not work. That is why in my Sigenergy thread, I note the minimum system to be Load Hub, Inverter, one battery, and V2X. If you have 2 inverters, the battery only has to be in one of...

In the Sigenergy system I bring the SolarEdge inverter into the Load Hub on a smart port. That way the Sigenergy has a built in CT to monitor it, and it becomes part of the app.

Sigenergy has an AC charger as well, but it is not bi-directional. If you want bi-directional capabilites, you would still need the V2X module and an inverter mounted where it can reach a vehicle. You could wall mount that combo, although it is still 3 ft wide. The V2X module and an inverter...

I have this exact setup. There is no reason to change anything. I just have my existing SolarEdge inverter tied into the Sigenergy load hub. The Sigenergy app monitors it exactly the same as direct connected solar. Even AC coupled solar works with the system, and can run on or off-grid correctly.