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What To Buy For My New Model S
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BrokerDon
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Roll up reflective sun shade that mounts on the OUTSIDE of your windshield. Keeps heat out unlike the sun shades that mount inside the windshield and allow "greenhouse effect" heat build up inside.
$39.99 with FREE shipping: Intro-Tech Automotive Windshield Snow Shade
Yes I know its listed as a "snow shade" but we've used these in sunny Southern California for years on our large windshield Corvette and Prius... and the SoCal based manufacturer admitted they should sell them as sunshades too but haven't had the time to change their packaging.
$39.99 with FREE shipping: Intro-Tech Automotive Windshield Snow Shade
Yes I know its listed as a "snow shade" but we've used these in sunny Southern California for years on our large windshield Corvette and Prius... and the SoCal based manufacturer admitted they should sell them as sunshades too but haven't had the time to change their packaging.
Got an email today from Evannex about a new product. A rear seat console with cup holders for about $300 although I'd want to see one in person before I'd recommend it.
50 amp to their dryer line should be 6/3 not 12/3. I'm going to do the same thing and leave it in the car for visiting family and don't fee like supercharging or installing an outlet there
Camco 55195 50 AMP 30' Extension Cord with PowerGrip Handle Amazon.com: Camco 55195 50 AMP 30' Extension Cord with PowerGrip Handle: Automotive
Camco 55195 50 AMP 30' Extension Cord with PowerGrip Handle Amazon.com: Camco 55195 50 AMP 30' Extension Cord with PowerGrip Handle: Automotive
I was actually just planning to use the 50' (foot) 12/3 to plug into a regular plug:
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But I like your idea too. How would I connect that to the Tesla though?
EDIT: Oh, it plugs right into this cable. Nice.
beantobe
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If it's the same fob they've been giving out for the past year or so it's bulkier than the one I listed. I can't stand things in my pocket so this slimmer fob fit the bill.
John Stuckey
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Evannex J1772 adapter lock thingy or wire ties and a pair of diag cutters (there is a hack to use the wire tie to "lock" the adapter to the J1772) if you want to lock it.
Long, round wheel brush to reach the interior portions of the rims - they are deep.
Cargo dividers to keep stuff (groceries, supplies) in place.
Mentioned before - CHAdeMO adapter. This saved us in St Charles when the SC was down. For infrequent trips try to borrow one until you get a feel for the need. Same thing for ChargePoint, GreenLots, etc. accounts and RFID cards.
Long, round wheel brush to reach the interior portions of the rims - they are deep.
Cargo dividers to keep stuff (groceries, supplies) in place.
Mentioned before - CHAdeMO adapter. This saved us in St Charles when the SC was down. For infrequent trips try to borrow one until you get a feel for the need. Same thing for ChargePoint, GreenLots, etc. accounts and RFID cards.
beantobe
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I asked my DS for a couple of landyards at delivery and I easily threaded/slid the mini key ring that comes with it through the small slot on the Model S key. Then I just attached a regular sized key ring to the mini one. One of my key fobs is naked like this, and my backup has an Abstract Ocean silicone key case.
Dryer plugs use NEMA 14-30 outlets, not 14-50 (special exceptions may apply but this is the norm). 30 amps only. Tesla no longer sells the 14-30 adaptor for the Mobile charger, so you might have to get creative. Buying or building your own adaptor will require you to be diligent in remembering to limit the charging rate while using the 30-amp rated outlet with the 50-amp rated adaptor.
mjcostajr
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This looks very interesting. It says it's supported by the wipers and by closing inside the door. Have you noticed any issues closing it inside the door? Seems like it wouldn't work great since the windows would have to support it.
You are absolutely correct - this is only to be used by someone who knows what they are doing for temporary use (e.g. visiting their in-laws every few months who have a dryer close to the garage). under $150 for something I can keep in the car for emergencies vs getting an electrician to run an outlet at the in-laws makes sense to me.
Conntek 30A NEMA 14-30P to 50-Amp Electric Vehicle Adapter Cord for Tesla - $85
http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-14-30P-Electric-Vehicle-Adapter/dp/B00STD8CXC/ref=sr_1_1
Conntek 14364 RV 30-Amp STW 10/3 Durable Extension Cord with Straight Blade, 50-Feet - $62
http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-14364-Durable-Extension-Straight/dp/B00F17Q87G/ref=sr_1_1
- I got some nicer mats for good weather from Cocomats.com, as well as the Tesla all-weather (plastic) mats for winter (which are, in my view, quite ugly). Several threads on that topic.
- And by the way, when people say mats, there are options on what areas to protect. Seating areas, front & rear. Separate mat for trunk area? Lower (footwell) space below trunk? Frunk? Lots of choices!
- Also a nice waste basket for the rear. I got a heavy one from The Container Store. I placed it on the floor right behind the center armrest so I can easily reach through and drop stuff into it. It stays put until I want to empty it and can hold discarded bottles and other trash. (Otherwise, where do you put trash?)
- Maybe one of those tricky doors from EVannex that keeps the under-dash cubby closed. (Hmm, tried to find this on the EVAnnex site, looks as if it is gone. Maybe because the center console is now standard on the Model S and the door cannot be installed with it?)
- Minor item but really handy -- a long-necked funnel to facilitate filling the windshield washer fluid tank. It is hard to reach otherwise.
- Trunk organizer for whatever you decide to keep there. E.g., I have one that fits into the space below the floor in which I keep all my cleaning supplies.
UberEV1
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A little shameless promotion, but how about a UMC wall bracket? 
For those not already familiar with the product, it is a little 3D Printing business my son runs. The bracket helps take weight off the wall plug and still provides quick removal for roadtrips. Fun designs and he can print in many colors. Link is HERE if interested.
For those not already familiar with the product, it is a little 3D Printing business my son runs. The bracket helps take weight off the wall plug and still provides quick removal for roadtrips. Fun designs and he can print in many colors. Link is HERE if interested.
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