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The GVWR of the Bowlus Rivet is 3500 lbs, which is exactly the same as the maximum towing capacity of the Model Y. Each to his own, but that is too close for my comfort.

Tesla’s own former AI engineer trolls the company: ‘full self-wiping’.

As I said, pull-through chargers need to be signed similarly to handicapped stalls. No reasonable able-bodied person would take a handicapped stall if another is available, and it should be made clear that pull-through chargers should be reserved for towing, unless all others are occupied...

Until someone without a trailer uses the pull-through SC. I still have PTSD from Morongo CA. I contacted Tesla to suggest they put signs on pull-through chargers, similar to handicap accessible chargers, saying something like "Designed for Towing - Use Last".

Greetings fellow Bowlus owner! This thread explains that Tesla stopped supplying power on the 7-pin connector. Do you have an older Model X or how did you deal with that?

Time to change the thread title to: "Roadster 20XX" or maybe even "Roadster 2XXX".

One of the many problems with a gas generator is that state and national parks typically limit the hours when you can use a gas generator. A portable power station is expensive, but the gap is getting smaller thanks to competition. I found an amazing year-end Anker deal from Costco. Or if you're...

I believe this device would violate the Tesla New Vehicle Limited Warranty: under exclusions on page 9, it says "Using the vehicle as a stationary power source". Use a device like this at your own risk. Personally, I recently purchased a Portable Power Station to extend boondocking with our...

Trailer house batteries should power the refrigerator.

Good to see you and your gorgeous trailer, @DelPhonic1. To the best of my knowledge, the refresh Model X did not add power to the 7-pin socket. That should not affect your Tekonsha controller or the trailer brakes, so long as your trailer can power its brakes from the house batteries. That's the...

Exactly. I realized this before I reopened this thread. PlugShare data is currently not the solution.

I didn’t mention PlugShare because I find its trailer info more wrong than right.

Any updates about a wiki or database? I like the early suggestion from @ohmman and would like to add my own: Unhitching not needed. Most trailers will not block traffic. Pull-through where you can exit without backing. Unhitching not needed. Most trailers will not block traffic. Pull-in where...

A key difference is the tradeoff between bed capacity and cab size: personal trucks tend to have shorter beds with crew cabs, while work trucks tend to have longer beds with regular or extended cabs. That said, I find it interesting that Ford, which aggressively markets to commercial fleet...

You described the Model X: an SUV that seats up to 7. Same for the Rivian R1S. The Cybertruck is quite different.

I think there are 3 customers for trucks: Work trucks: general contractors, landscaping businesses, etc. Many if not most are stripped models without a crew cab. I doubt the Cybertruck will appeal to many of them. Personal trucks for "truck stuff": hauling lots of gear (bikes, snowmobiles)...

That's not my experience when we took delivery of our MX in Lynnwood and our M3 in Seattle, both in 2022. Furthermore, when we switched our MX delivery from Bellevue to Lynnwood, they charged us another $175 or so. I'm not an accountant so I don't know if this was correct.

Tesla recently released an official REST API. I suspect this broke the unofficial APIs.

Pro tip: sales tax is higher in Lynnwood. Ask me how I know...

Correct. A button would still be far better.

Is the horn button on your Land Rover a physical button or a touch pad? The issue with the horn on the refresh Model S/X is that it's a touch pad that is difficult to find by feel. So when you need the horn urgently, you have to look at the yoke/wheel instead of at the road. Extremely unsafe design.

Also add: horn is not controlled by pressing center of wheel/yoke.

FSD is different in a very important way: customers (including myself) paid thousands of dollars already for a feature that doesn't work anywhere close to its advertised capability. I'm no lawyer, but that sounds like fraud to me.

Folks, two things can be true at once: Tesla is the leader in EV sales and technology Musk has grossly overpromised again and again - off the top of my head: capability of Full Self Drive, availability of Cybertruck, Roadster v2, battery swap, robotaxi (and that doesn't include claims for other...

I realize TMC is a fan club, but some of us Tesla owners have legit issues with FSD. Robotaxi is another similar claim from Musk that was promised years ago and yet to be delivered.

This wasn't me, but it could have been. Especially if my hitch ball is mounted.

That describes Tim Cook of Apple, and I agree that a similar CEO would be a welcome change for Tesla. Dare Obasanjo said it best: https://mas.to/@carnage4life/110655701835671494

Drove a friend over the weekend in our Model X, who said that Musk is the reason he won't buy a Tesla. I'm sure many others feel the same way. And the horn button isn't just an inconvenience. It is a serious safety issue. I'm looking forward to the day when NHTSA forces Tesla to redesign it.

On the refresh MS/MX, the horn is a capacitative touch button on the yoke. Worst design ever, followed closely by the elimination of all stalks. Not exactly a quality issue, but still frustrating compared with other vehicles.

Sort-of. I think my 2014 Model S 85 supported battery swapping. Tesla built a demonstration station near the Harris Ranch Supercharger; I recall it was built to get a government grant. The battery swap program was quickly canceled; this article on Teslarati suggests it was available to the...

More like battery pooping 💩, amirite? 😜

Yes, the world changed a bit since my prior post: Tesla chargers (now called NACS) are on a path to be the dominant standard in the US Newer Tesla vehicles officially support CCS via an adapter While still no firm availability dates for the eStream, Lightyear, or other new travel trailers. At...

I like the Bowlus, despite its flaws. The biggest issue is that, unless you live in southern California, be prepared to handle most maintenance yourself. The interior is comfortable for two but crowded for more. And yes, the cabin height may be an issue for a tall person like you.

Yes, by 40% less I meant 60% efficiency. When towing, we get about 500 Wh/mi, or about 200 miles for a full charge.

The consensus is that aerodynamics matters more than weight. There are a few of us who tow a Bowlus with a Model X, and we see range of about 40% less than normal.

Personally, I think the only good solution is a hardwired brake controller as suggested by @DCGOO. The Tekonsha Primus iQ, P2 or P3 should work fine.

My experience is completely different: I can rinse off this discoloration quickly and easily. Back when I got my 2014 MS, Tesla actually recommended touchless car washes.

No argument. My experience with a 2022 Model X Long Range and 2022 Bowlus Terra Firma is that, under perfect conditions, we get 220 miles of range. Practically, we drive in the morning, DC charge during lunch, DC charge again in the mid-afternoon, and do a Level 2 charge overnight.

Wrong. I own both a MX and a M3P, and I previously owned a MS and another MX. I've already had a failed Falcon Wing Door sensor replaced under warranty. My spouse hates the falcon wing doors because they're gimmicky and error prone. I agree.

For me, the turn signal buttons are a distant #2 issue with the yoke. Issue #1 is the 🤬 horn button: a car crash waiting to happen.

Disney, Tesla, Apple: The holy trinity of fanboys and fangirls.

We're getting off topic, but I'd say yes-and-no. Very roughly speaking, Tesla is different in: 100% EV product line (*) Direct-to-consumer sales and service Owns and operates the Supercharger network Glass cockpit with tight integration of infotainment That doesn't excuse other areas that...

Yes, you need access to the 7-pin wiring connector and the chain eyelets if you're connecting a trailer. But if all you need is to install a hitch bike rack, a small cutout is fine.

Thanks to all who set the record straight on onboard chargers. 'nuff said.

You couldn't put it into the outboard box?

Sometimes I wonder if the industry made the right choice to put on-board chargers inside EVs. I imagine an alternate universe where there are no EVSEs: the conversion from AC to DC is done outside the vehicle, and the vehicle only accepts DC. This would make vehicles cheaper and Level 2 chargers...

Good idea. Maybe I should CAD one for 3D printing. I'll do that when I can find the time (which may be 3-6 months away...).

And you could buy a hamburger and a DVD player for the cost of a steak dinner. No need to harsh someone else’s mellow.

Over the holidays, we drove the Bowlus to Death Valley. Ar most superchargers, we were able to pull in and charge without disconnecting. That’s even easier yet.

I’m with @Webeevdrivers : I don’t use a weight distribution hitch, nor do I think it’s necessary for a 3000 lb trailer. I know several have replaced the stock hitch with the Draw Tite - I prefer to stay stock but there are some good arguments for the Draw Tite. I took this picture 2 weeks ago at...