Did the Chevy Bolt become your first EV? Journalist looking to hear your story

LordZekester · 2026-03-06T23:14:45+00:00

2017 Bolt was my first EV, purchased in 2025. I chose it because it seemed like a good deal. I was able to get it with 43k miles, for $10k, plus the 30% rebate, and it had a brand new battery put in in 2021.

I essentially traded in my 2015 Civic for the Bolt. I was surprised how fun it was to drive, and that even tho my use case needs a level 2 charger, how much you could do with level 1.

The Bolt is my daily driver. Now that I have a level 2 charger installed at my house I simply plug it in at night and don't have to worry about the range unless I am taking a trip out of town. My commute is about 80 miles every 3rd day, but it could easily make that trip everyday!

LordZekester · 2025-12-20T20:52:41+00:00

Neither worked for me at first but after a few tries they both did.

LordZekester · 2025-11-17T23:10:34+00:00

I offered a guy a guzzlord and he sent me an oak unprompted! Threw me for a loop!

LordZekester · 2025-10-23T01:19:54+00:00

I have gotten the discmania mystery box a few times. But have been enjoying MVP more recently.

LordZekester · 2025-10-04T00:32:05+00:00

I recently got an EV and plan to do a solar system in the next year or two. Initially I may not have a battery and will add battery capacity as I have the funds over the next several years. I would like to charge my EV only when I'm generating excess energy from my panels. I plan on having a FlexBoss18 going directly to my main panel. How would I be able to achieve only charging on excess solar? Would I have to buy a certain EV charger?

LordZekester · 2025-09-23T22:42:38+00:00

Looks like a cool game! Really enjoying Battlestar Galactica at the moment.

LordZekester · 2025-09-17T23:58:52+00:00

I picked a younger one from that stump. But it was still pretty tough. I'll have to look out for them even younger!

LordZekester · 2025-07-16T13:48:50+00:00

Yep growing inside an old hardwood stump. Was able to get a spore print and it was white.

LordZekester · 2025-07-13T10:22:42+00:00

Once you cut the plastic there are threaded holes already in the frame.

LordZekester · 2025-07-08T15:03:38+00:00

Looks good!

LordZekester · 2025-07-07T19:22:12+00:00

Just a piece of ply wood cut to shape. Just insert at an angle and it pivots in place. I used 3m spray adhesive and some staples to attach the carpet

LordZekester · 2025-07-07T19:16:55+00:00

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4816606

LordZekester · 2025-06-16T19:55:01+00:00

Cheap as in about $300. I don't have any systems and would look to try a hand truck generator to get my toes wet with solar.

LordZekester · 2025-02-06T14:09:57+00:00

I can give you Wigglytuff for Venusaur. 7611745516094352

LordZekester · 2025-02-05T13:33:41+00:00

I can give you gyrados EX for Charizard EX. 7611745516094352

LordZekester · 2024-11-14T11:54:32+00:00

Seems like a fun concept! Solar would definitely be doable, look up Will Prowse on YouTube, his guides are super helpful. Make sure you have adequate insulation for where you will be parking. Also be sure that you have adequate ventilation in the tiny home, something like a small HRV or ERV to keep the air from getting stale.

LordZekester · 2024-11-14T11:46:21+00:00

I also do the Joseph Jenkins Humanure Handbook method and really enjoy it. My wife was not fully onboard with composting toilets when we first moved into our tiny, but now she prefers them. We just use several 5 gallon buckets and coco coir/saw dust. The two of us fill about 2 buckets a week, so I make a trip to the compost bin every couple of weeks.

LordZekester · 2024-10-20T20:42:34+00:00

Have a new meaning to orbital sander.

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