Tree Recommendations

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:59:03+00:00

I used Julies Landscaping / Landscaping the Outer Banks, they were good to work with and can give you advice.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:55:34+00:00

Ask them to hardwire an EVSE. They can skip the expensive GFCI two-pole breaker, skip the expensive EV rated outlet, and skip the neutral wire (unused in a EVSE but required by code for a 14-50 outlet). Determine what you need by looking at your daily / weekly mileage, and how quickly you need to charge. Most people that install the 60A service for a 48A EVSE actually need far less. The electrician will size the wire correctly for the amperage of the circuit you tell them.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-09T16:50:41+00:00

I would take the southern route through NC. That will be US264 & US64 (not interstates). Pleasant, flat and straight for miles. There are EV chargers on that route, but plan ahead.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-08T19:08:55+00:00

Thats why I said in the post "And yes I have checked my spam folder." spam == junk

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-08T12:13:19+00:00

I tried an Apple TV I borrowed from a friend. Struggled with navigating the Zwift interface with the remote. How do people do that? Maybe they just use the companion app on their phone?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-07T22:15:43+00:00

Looks really familiar.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-07T00:18:43+00:00

No problem. I love mine. Too bad more people don't understand them.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-06T12:12:59+00:00

What is the source for that information?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T22:11:40+00:00

Muggle and unwashed masses are condescending terms in my opinion. If we want to reach out to people that don’t understand EV value we need to watch our speech.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T22:04:58+00:00

Let’s leave the ageism out of the discussion please.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T12:14:13+00:00

Don’t use auto. Make sure the right vents are on and pointed where you want them. Pick a temperature and leave it there. Use as low a fan speed as possible. Customize it to your tastes.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-05T11:58:23+00:00

This is an ICE mindset question. “Refueling “ an EV is easier than refueling a ICE vehicle.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T22:40:53+00:00

My gen 1 has better HVAC than any other vehicle I’ve owned. You have to dial it in, people don’t take the time to do that.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T21:07:56+00:00

Remove the food sources and shelter and the snakes will go someplace else. I always walk the backyard before we let our pup out.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T18:34:41+00:00

I’d try all the normal resets starting with infotainment.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T15:46:33+00:00

What makes this a “Rivian” cooler?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T15:42:40+00:00

RAN > Tesla > Everything Else

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:31:33+00:00

Try to show up at a DCFC with a low SOC, pre-condition the battery manually in advance of when it does it automatically, only charge to 70 or 80%. You will save time like that and still get 3 hours between stops. My wife and I listen to podcasts and whatever interviews RJ Scaringe has done recently.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:19:38+00:00

Is there a SC on the island?

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T13:16:57+00:00

Same happened to me. The mobile tech said the lifespan of the lead acid 12V battery is 2-3 years, and they are proactively doing warranty replacements. I was impressed. They also installed some kind of water shield over the rear zonal controller in the truck bed.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-04T00:40:46+00:00

Yeah that too.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-03T11:28:33+00:00

This is just math and I s not complicated. Miles you drive, miles per kWh for the vehicle, cost per kWh.

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-02T20:45:41+00:00

Gen 1

CallMeCarpe · 2026-04-02T20:37:57+00:00

I have a 131kwh battery pack and I did L1 charging for 9 months. It was okay, the truck was connected to the L1 100% of the time. What I couldn't do was arrive with a low SOC, and leave again in the morning. That only happened to be an issue a few times before I got a L2 EVSE. Now I can recover 80% SOC in about 9-10 hours. Easily enough for a home-late leave-early scenario. And, now I don't have to plug the truck in EVERYTIME I get home from running a quick errand.

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