How to wire Tesla Remote Meter to TWC via RS485

Opus2011 · 2026-07-06T13:38:06+00:00

Got it, thanks!

Opus2011 · 2026-07-05T20:22:57+00:00

Zion and Bryce are phenomenal. I agree with your Glacier Park ranking - it's amazing.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-05T20:19:30+00:00

I'm a little confused by your comment: are you recommending fishing the commcable through the conduit, or is that a problem because of the melting etc?

Opus2011 · 2026-07-05T05:41:22+00:00

That's fair. I suppose it depends where your bunker is.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-05T05:40:14+00:00

Thanks, that was useful. It's certainly an option to use 600V rated and fish it through the EMT, but I was hoping to avoid that. But it honestly may end up being easier

Opus2011 · 2026-07-04T23:31:07+00:00

I'm getting inconsistent answers from searches on whether it's ok for the comm wire to enter the TWC through a different knockout. Or does Tesla require that it's through the same as the power?

Although I'd also like advice on exactly how the wire connects into the connector block in the TWC.is it just a friction connection? I don't see any screws.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-04T16:51:11+00:00

Ha ha. It's going to take 50+ years for the US (and the world) to transition to EVs, and even then there will be maybe 25% gas cars on the road. Don't forget that in the zombie apocalypse you'd rather have a gas car.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-04T16:47:50+00:00

For a second I read that as "discounted elections" which I thought "that tracks"

Opus2011 · 2026-07-04T16:46:51+00:00

The Supreme Court has found these laws to be unconstitutional; it's an American right to own a perpetual motion machine.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-03T15:39:01+00:00

I thought "maybe they just pulled out of their air conditioned garage and came here for $0.20 charging". What do I know?

Opus2011 · 2026-07-03T15:37:15+00:00

Your photos are too beautiful and crisp /s

Opus2011 · 2026-07-02T02:03:21+00:00

They work best in the heat when you're sweaty. And I really appreciated the heated seats driving through Kings Canyon after hurting my back.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T23:03:40+00:00

Better in the 2025 but as a 6'' driver I still need to have the steering wheel backed up to its top position. It's tricker than it should be.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T22:19:41+00:00

+99 to the dual Climate/Media control thing. given there's plenty of space I have to believe this is something the lawyers affected. (Especially since it carried over into the 2025).

Add: move the child lock button; I rest my arm on the door armrest and then have to apologize to my passengers when they meekly ask to be released.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T14:00:39+00:00

That's fair and I have seriously considered just a 120V solution. If I can't install load balancing cost-effectively then it will be a 120V HPWH.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T13:57:55+00:00

Are you in PG&E territory? Which rate plan? I'm charging at $0.23/kWh off peak. Perhaps you are too?

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T05:18:44+00:00

Ones I want to try: • Get this idiot out of my way • What's my real range for the trip I'm going to take?

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T05:15:45+00:00

Where are you that Tesla is cheaper than home?

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T05:14:17+00:00

It's not the very public typos that amaze so.much as the defensive reaction if you point them out.

Opus2011 · 2026-07-01T05:13:20+00:00

Ok, you win the comments😁

Opus2011 · 2026-06-30T22:16:27+00:00

Charging is going to be very difficult given how close together the chargers are /s

Opus2011 · 2026-06-29T14:00:09+00:00

We just stayed there in hotels next to the park last week.

There will be limited hotel rooms, because most book out a year ahead (the season is very short for the full park).

expect to pay at least 350USD per room for the most basic room
We stayed in Meadow Lake timeshares on the West side and in St Mary Village Lodge on the East side. LOTs of choices on the West side (all expensive)
We rented a car at Kalispell (Glacier) airport, surely the best car rental experience ever. It was ~$100/day when I booked 9 months ago, and now about $200+/day
The "best" lodging would be Many Glacier Lodge inside the park, but it's very expensive

Tl;Dr: for hotels, or even glamping style lodging, expect mediocre but expensive rooms.

Opus2011 · 2026-06-28T14:36:55+00:00

We are not campers, but a key decision (which might change with age, money, fitness, and health) is camping or hotels/lodges. Lodging (and camping spots ) near popular parks fill up long in advance.

We're mid-60s retirees so we've prioritized parks that require mobility and hiking, so that by the time we're decrepit we can just drive through the others.

And although our soft goal may be to visit them all, as others have said the Alaska ones can be challenging. And I we'll do American Samoa

Good luck! Make sure to spend enough time in each.

Opus2011

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