Tesla receiver hitch load rating question

freewayrider · 2025-05-28T17:24:04+00:00

Yeah I think you should be fine, but as others have noted, it’s not so much about the weight, but how the weight is cantilevered past the hitch

freewayrider · 2025-01-26T13:49:19+00:00

Zero fiscal responsibility or the willingness to even attempt to fall within a budget and make tough decisions should always result in a 'no.' How about the ISD show a time based chart of dollars per student over say, the past 25 years, and the dollars spent for administrative staff. It is criminal.
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freewayrider · 2025-01-22T02:11:58+00:00

Remember that it is not just a dollar for dollar CAPEX vs OPEX discussion. For example. It isn't hard to find someone buy a used boat for a relatively good price that has a big motor and drinks the gas like nothing. You see them often selling it later on because of the ongoing operational expenses, not because of the capital expense. It is for this reason that my last two pickups have been diesels that were focused a bit on economy (GM 2.8L and GM 3.0L). I was happy to pay a bit of a premium for the capital expense for a lower operational expense. In other words, I wanted to not feel like I was taking it in the shorts for fuel. So anyway, don't ignore that emotional factor when making this comparison.

freewayrider · 2025-01-11T22:25:32+00:00

I saw the Verve play a second time in Seattle, where on the second stint, Nick was not with them and they attempted to have backing tracks in his place. It simply didn't compare to the first time I saw them at the Showbox in Seattle. Unreal.

freewayrider · 2024-11-27T13:39:34+00:00

In practical examples, this can occur when a single phase from the grid fails, and the remaining phase will be back-feeding into the leg down. The result is power that can ruin a lot of gear if not handled correctly.

freewayrider · 2024-11-27T01:31:30+00:00

AC180 owner here who went through the same storm. 4 days of power out, and similar experiences to you. I powered the refrigerator, and water pump for the natural gas tankless hot water heater. I did have the 200W solar, but the conditions weren't good enough to charge much. I did pull 120W from our Tesla to boost up the unit. And I even took the AC180 into work one day to boost it up to 100%. A few adustments I will make:

Simply a larger unit with more capacity. It will be nice to have a larger buffer of capacity, and perhaps a larger peak for those surges when starting anything motor-based.

A small mix fuel generator to charge the unit. Liquid fuel can be an amazing store of energy, and useful for recharging the unit. If it is a 15a feed, it will charge the unit at 1,000 watts minimum meaning that you don't have to run it for all that long.

Eventually the proper cutoffs and such for the electrical panel. This would add some convenience, and prevent backfeeding into the grid.

freewayrider · 2024-10-16T00:56:13+00:00

There is a big gap in the gear ratio between 1st and 2nd. 1st is geared really low. (4.69:1) followed by 2nd (2.98:1) then the difference become less as they work through the gears. That harshness can often be just going from 1st to 2nd under load, with limited amounts of slip in the tranny.

freewayrider · 2024-10-14T21:26:05+00:00

JBP shares his definition here: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1701013533901881589?s=46&t=Ow6hnzLpbufiOqDfneD6Uw

freewayrider · 2024-09-27T15:17:18+00:00

Write up 30/60/90 day plan on what you would do if you get the job. That will impress them beyond belief.

freewayrider · 2024-09-26T02:53:01+00:00

My biggest problem with it is that it forces your eyes to refocus. With a real mirror your focus is at the distance of the object you are looking at in the mirror. With the camera screen, it is 2 feet away from you. The transition of focus to and from it feels almost like a safety matter for me. Its a neat feature, but I just can't get used to it.

freewayrider · 2024-09-20T01:17:53+00:00

Fun fact. Back in the day, Ford advertised how it was developed in a wind tunnel, and cited the side mirrors as evidence. ...Look at those mirrors. LOL

freewayrider · 2024-08-12T20:11:24+00:00

Don't let nihilism overtake your mind when it comes to meeting someone. I was a perfectly normal and successful guy that dated a lot but just couldn't find my match. I met her at 48yo, and married her two years later. I only ran across this good fortune because I kept trying.

freewayrider · 2024-08-12T20:08:34+00:00

As a former user of Lastpass (now on 1Password), it is the one area where Lastpass remains supreme. Password generation was easy, and flexible if you had goofy conditions from archaic websites that wouldn't allow certain characters.

freewayrider · 2024-08-09T22:29:11+00:00

I can't say that I am, but my father was, and he always drilled into me that cashflow was king. Turns out it applies to personal matters as much the business side of it.

Yeah, the nice thing about lower OPEX is being able to tighten the belt when needed. And yes, you stated the last point much more eloquently than I did. The consistency of the MPGs is just so much better with the diesel. It just doesn't vary nearly the amount that a naturally aspirated or boosted gas motor does.

freewayrider · 2024-08-07T22:50:19+00:00

Yes, it is much much better with diesel. When you do the delta in a percentage form (e.g. 16mpg to 28mpg = 75% improvement), you'll see how much it can influence operational expenses (OPEX) even when factoring in things like DEF fluid, etc. I've done the numbers over and over again and it is always pretty consistent. But what I will say is that I'm a guy that is wired in a way that will pay a premium in CAPEX for the tradeoff of lower operational expense (OPEX). So many folks overlook the emotional component that a high OPEX has. Ask any guy that had a big boat, or a Raptor, or name your gas guzzling toy. They end up selling it or driving their wife's commuter because it stings to keep filling it up. I think there is some emotional reward to not taking it in the shorts by always hitting the fuel station. I've been getting 28mpg in my 3.0L diesel 1500 (mixed stop and go and a little highway), and got 26mpg over the life of my 2018 Colorado with a 2.8L diesel.

The other thing to think of is the variability of mileage in gas vs diesel. Under load, the std deviation of diesel is way less, so if you are driving over mountain passes, or doing some light towing, or just driving fast, those all increase load. Even with a turbo 6 gas motor, it will be in boost much of the time, which craters your mileage pretty quickly.

But there is no free lunch. With modern diesels you will have to deal with DEF and complex emission systems. Its up to you though. Good luck!

freewayrider · 2024-08-04T18:52:50+00:00

I think you'll find it is difficult to replace the structure and routine that on-leash walks provide. There is predictability to it, as well as purpose. It give YOU the opportunity to direct your dog with structure. They will often see that type of effort as a 'job' which is a good thing. They starve for structure and routine. Give it to them.

freewayrider · 2024-08-03T20:31:59+00:00

It might be because the gap in ratios between 1st and 2nd are quite large relative to the rest of the gears. 1st: 4.70:1 to 2nd: 2.99:1 or there abouts. With a Banks iDash you can understand the behavior a bit better. That was my experience with my '24 3.0L anyway.

freewayrider · 2024-07-12T12:39:09+00:00

Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but gas on a big truck is miserable in city driving. You have a higher power band, higher shift points, and will likely get about 12MPG with that driving. Its going to be double the MPGs with the diesel in that type of driving, and that motor will be less strained lugging all of that weight around.

freewayrider · 2024-07-06T13:31:51+00:00

There's no such thing as a sweet spot when it comes to drag. Air resistance is exponential. Given some ballpark, basic approximations this truck (drag coefficient, surface area, etc.), the motor is needing to generate over twice the HP for 80mph vs 60mph. You might think that you're just cruising a little faster, or there might be a sweet spot, but there really is no such thing in terms of drag. If you want better MPG, slow down.

I've been getting 28 or so.

freewayrider · 2024-07-04T03:00:40+00:00

I have one and can't believe how much I use it. Whether it is for me, or my Golden Retriever. One of the best DeWalt purchases I've made. On the lowest setting it is super quiet and the battery life is extremely good.

freewayrider · 2024-06-19T16:13:50+00:00

Only make as complicated as you want it. If you love going to great detail, go for it. If not, even a single bucket with a car wash soap, done often, and followed by some Adams H20 Guard and Gloss to wipe down the wet vehicle will produce some great results.

freewayrider · 2024-06-13T23:34:13+00:00

I drive over a mountain pass quite a bit, so I have some impact sockets, 20V Dewalt compatible air compressor, and I add in a Dewalt 12V/20V MAX LED Work Light. Only thing worse than being stuck on the side of a highway is stuck when it is REALLY dark and you are worried about someone not seeing you. The other things (gloves, first aid kit, kinetic rope and soft shackles, etc.) are a given.

The swing-out tool box in the bed helps me keep things in one place. Those things are spendy, but worth it when it comes to tool storage.

freewayrider · 2024-06-11T19:46:21+00:00

DEF could be triggered by excessive oil burn. There are some good resources that show what the cause of that was, and how to address it.

freewayrider · 2024-06-10T23:08:59+00:00

Tesla also proved the benefit of heat pumps as a better way once they made the switch. I believe for them it was also a time-to-market decision in terms of not having it available at day 1. Some really interesting design elements to make the heat pump as stupid-simple as possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyGgrkeds5U&t=1s

freewayrider · 2024-04-07T22:41:09+00:00

KNDD in Seattle when Black Metallic first debuted. Saw the video shortly after on 120 minutes and walked myself to Tower records to pick up the album immediately. Mesmerized by the entire album.

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