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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-09-2021, 10:49 AM
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Posted By TheTick
I don't think anyone is saying EV's are net zero...

I don't think anyone is saying EV's are net zero emissions. That would definitely be propaganda!

EV's are actually worse for the environment during the first few years of ownership. EV's win...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-09-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
I hear ya... I loved the sound of my nitro rc...

I hear ya... I loved the sound of my nitro rc cars with 2 speed transmissions, but the electrics perform so much better now that it's totally taking over the racing scene.

As for the planes,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-08-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
This was my RC Jet RIP. The Lipo's were capable...

This was my RC Jet RIP. The Lipo's were capable of discharging the entire pack in 5 minutes. EV batteries can not handle that type of discharge and are much safer.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-08-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
EV's do not use Lipo's like the ones we use in...

EV's do not use Lipo's like the ones we use in RC. Lipo's are popular in RC planes because they are lighter and hold voltage under heavy load much better than the cells used in EV's. I recently...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
It's amazing how many rc planes have gone...

It's amazing how many rc planes have gone electric at our local flying field. My electric jets can keep up with the turbine guys, but the runtime is terrible and they 12s 8000 mah lipo's are so...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Yes you can. You'll need to plug the tesla...

Yes you can. You'll need to plug the tesla charger into your inverter. Keep in mind, it will be a very slow charge.

On a sunny day, a single 330 watt panel will provide about 2 kWh per day. If...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
My wife and I weigh less than 300 lbs combined. ...

My wife and I weigh less than 300 lbs combined. I'm guessing the tongue weight is around 300 lbs with loaded trailer, but I never tested it. I didn't weigh the camping table and chairs, but I knew...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-01-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
We have a 2019 and 2022. Both of them have...

We have a 2019 and 2022. Both of them have pedestrian warning noise when backing up. It's a UFO like sound that I actually like a lot. See the video at 1:45 to hear what it sounds like.
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-01-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Good point. I learned so much on this forum when...

Good point. I learned so much on this forum when I first started towing with our minivan. I can assure you the Model Y is well suited to tow the 184bh. Here is my original thread on this topic.

...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-01-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Out here it is about $0.22 per kWh which works...

Out here it is about $0.22 per kWh which works out to around 5 cents per mile. It's about half that to charge at home. Once our solar is installed and we get past our 5 year ROI, it will cost...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-01-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Yes! It looks awesome too. I personally...

Yes! It looks awesome too. I personally wouldn't consider it until there is a comparable supercharger network, but it looks like Ford did an amazing job with it.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-26-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Here's a fun video of a tesla model x towing an...

Here's a fun video of a tesla model x towing an Alfa Roemo while racing an Alfa Romeo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRbgChhJFCs
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-26-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Heat pump. It's integrated with the ac. Not...

Heat pump. It's integrated with the ac. Not famaliar with how it all works. Great question though. I'll have to look it up!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-26-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
For now, only Tesla's can use the Superchargers. ...

For now, only Tesla's can use the Superchargers. When you pull up, it identifies your car and bills your credit card on file. Then the car display shows the dollar amount and charging time. ...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Yah the acceleration is exhilarating. Our Model...

Yah the acceleration is exhilarating. Our Model 3 is the fastest car I've ever owned. No need to engage launch mode, press brake pedal, gas it to 3k rpm and release brake. That was fun in it's own...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Totally agree with you. Diesels are awesome if...

Totally agree with you. Diesels are awesome if you are towing! :D

As for Tesla being a "neat little idea", I would suggest checking out their sales and market cap. You might be surprised.
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Yup.. If you are an out of state traveler and...

Yup.. If you are an out of state traveler and have no other choices, you will have to wait. I'm looking at the tesla charger map and I could easily avoid Kingman if I wasn't towing but looks like...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
That would be awesome! The Superchargers get me...

That would be awesome! The Superchargers get me to 80% in 15 min which is just enough time to finish a burger and watch a couple youtube video's. It would great to have swappable batteries for...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
That sound awful! The tesla navigation will show...

That sound awful! The tesla navigation will show you all of your charging options along the way and also show available spots. If they are full, it also tells you the average wait time. I just...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-25-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
We actually bought the model Y as my wife's daily...

We actually bought the model Y as my wife's daily driver. It just turned out to be a great TV for our favorite campspots.

As for the cost, I find it to be competitive with other cars in it's...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-24-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
I've been driving Tesla's all over California for...

I've been driving Tesla's all over California for a couple years now and I've never been stuck at a Supercharger because of a power outage. At home, we set the chargers to start after midnight, so...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-24-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
I'm in sales and drive my Tesla all over northern...

I'm in sales and drive my Tesla all over northern and southern California. I've been to many Supercharging stations and they all require you to back into the spot. Aside from downtown Los Angeles,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-24-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,370
Posted By TheTick
Towing with our Tesla Model Y

Hi Everyone,

We recently got a dual motor Model Y with the trailer hitch option and towed our 184BH up to Big Bear California. There isn't a lot of information out there on average watt hour use...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-29-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,669
Posted By TheTick
I've seen that! We just got our Model Y with tow...

I've seen that! We just got our Model Y with tow hitch and I'll be hooking it up to the Jayco soon. Range will be an issue so it will be an interesting experiment. Those guys at Can-Am have been...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-29-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,669
Posted By TheTick
So glad to hear that! I was so concerned about...

So glad to hear that! I was so concerned about the setup when I first got into this. We have been to so many places with seriously steep grades the Odyssey has handled great! I did install a light...
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