Recent content by PalmBeachPaul

I’ve had a Tesla M3 for 2 years and added a MY 7 months Ago. Never an issue sharing one charger.

I think you can use the same logic with the HVAC. Though if the HVAC runs all of the time it won’t work well but if you can get a few hours each night, you might be able to make it work. Without some form of load sharing, you will have trouble avoiding a costly panel upgrade requiring a long...

If you Google EV Charging Splitter you will find products (SplitVolt, NeoCharge, etc) that allow you to have 2 devices connected to one 30A 240V circuit. They share one circuit but only allow one device to be on at the same time so you won't overload your 70A circuit & wiring. From your panel...

I had an issue with my MY after the last software download last weekend. The backup cameras stopped working and without cameras, you have no automation or even cruise control. I set up an appointment from the app and was scheduled for service Thursday morning. My concern was that I was leaving...

I have a 2018 Tesla M3 with EAP and a 2020 MY with full self driving. So far I find I use the EAP functions all the time on trips and rarely if ever see any benefit for the features coming/here in FSD. I'd save the $4000 and wait to see if FSD ever lives up to the promised potential someday.

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I found this on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BGJWA2/ It is a cable door for RVs that I think will allow you to pass the Tesla mobile charger through. I haven’t bought one but am hoping to try it for my J1772 charger. From the comments on Amazon it works but might need to be trimmed on...

I agree. There are more options to purchase chargers with 14-50 than 6-50. I purchased a 40A 1772 charger to charge my Tesla (With adapter) and Mini Cooper ES on order.

Just to add a bit of levity. In college I had friends who would brag that their bicycle was made of x material and weighed 5 lbs less than mine. I looked at them and told them they were 20 lbs overweight and beat them in every race. Today I’m sure I’m at least 1 heat pump overweight. I’m not...

A good quality 12/3 for 25 ft works fine as I used one on vacation for a week earlier this Summer. If you want to go longer, go with 10/3 but remember you are now hauling around for all future uses a cable that is twice as long, thicker and heavier. Unless you really think you will need to go...

I did a wrap on my wife’s M3 2 years ago and it looks and holds up great. It is tricky to install and I needed to replace one section but was at no cost due to a goof proof guarantee. (Trick : Put the sheets in the fridge or freezer before installation. It makes then stiffer and easier to...

Regenerative braking = no brake dust on my nice wheels!!

I agree. Same issue and solution. Tuck the seatbelt buckle between the car frame and the cushion so it doesn’t vibrate.

I agree this looks great but will offer a warning. My wife has a M3 with white interior and I have a MY with white as well Her white dash trim with our tinted side windows (Florida) drives me crazy because the glare reflects on the side windows right in line with the side mirrors. The first...

This makes the hassles I had wiring A 14/50 in my detached garage look like “child’s play”. Well done!! I believe EV infrastructure should be required in all multi-dwelling parking facilities in the future. At a minimum it could be a common charging spot with a usage charge. No one should...