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Forum: General Escape 11-02-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,068
Posted By bpjod
Thanks for that rabbit hole NoSOD. I cannot find...

Thanks for that rabbit hole NoSOD. I cannot find the GCWR for the Model X. Nor can I find the the actual weight for my Model X. I can find that the weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed...
Forum: General Escape 11-01-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,068
Posted By bpjod
At the risk of being a little late to the...

At the risk of being a little late to the conversation, let me see if I can get this interesting (to me anyway) discussion back on track. My EV experience started with a 2012 Volt, then a 2018 Tesla...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-05-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,104
Posted By bpjod
When we had this issue with propane tanks and...

When we had this issue with propane tanks and batteries removed (for trouble shooting), it was obviously a faulty propane sensor. Replaced it and haven't had a problem since.

I would not recommend...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-04-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,169
Posted By bpjod
We have a 2014 Escape 21. At first we towed it...

We have a 2014 Escape 21. At first we towed it with a 2012 VW Touareg TDI. We did many trips and it was an amazing tow vehicle and also an amazing vehicle when not towing. It was a nearly perfect...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-09-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Well I'm sure the FEMA article can be believed....

Well I'm sure the FEMA article can be believed. That's 171K vehicle fires per year. Only some of those would be in garages. Others would be from collisions, in parking lots, etc. Say 1/4th in the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-09-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Regarding vehicle fires, you realize that every...

Regarding vehicle fires, you realize that every year in the US alone there are more than 171,000 gas vehicles that catch on fire (nearly 500 every day!)? [Source: FEMA Highway Vehicle Fires 2014-2016...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-07-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,760
Posted By bpjod
Which is of course why Tesla has promised to...

Which is of course why Tesla has promised to reforest an area 3x as large...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-07-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,760
Posted By bpjod
Good catch! :laugh: :-[ I got called away from...

Good catch! :laugh: :-[
I got called away from my desk and hit SUBMIT REPLY before re-reading my whole post. Anyway, there's an article here...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-07-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,760
Posted By bpjod
Let me introduce you to Tesla's mission...

Let me introduce you to Tesla's mission statement:
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. (https://www.tesla.com/en_CA/about?redirect=no)

Now, I'll let...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 01-07-2020, 01:16 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,760
Posted By bpjod
Incorrect. The Model 3 as announced would be...

Incorrect.

The Model 3 as announced would be starting at US$35,000 and have 215 miles range (https://youtu.be/Q4VGQPk2Dl8?t=631). In the US you can walk into a Tesla store and order a Model 3 SR...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Hey Jim, I've learned a ton reading your posts...

Hey Jim, I've learned a ton reading your posts here over the years as my alter-ego bpjod :cool:. Happy to be able to contribute and answer some questions.

Thanks everyone else for the kind words...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Elon is a physicist and designs vehicles from...

Elon is a physicist and designs vehicles from that perspective. Flush door handles are all about aerodynamics. They work great (when not frozen) and reduce drag by more than you'd think. When they're...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
I took an hour composing a long reply. When I...

I took an hour composing a long reply. When I tried to post I'd somehow gotten myself logged out and lost that reply. So, I'll be more concise and will be happy to provide more details if desired.
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
bpjod here. I can't log in as bpjod so I've...

bpjod here. I can't log in as bpjod so I've created this new account. My password gets rejected and trying to reset the password fails as I never get emailed the link to change it. I've emailed...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Best winter vehicle I've ever had. Mine is a rear...

Best winter vehicle I've ever had. Mine is a rear wheel drive with the long-range battery. It's the first configuration they came out with, but now the rear wheel drive is only available with the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-28-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 23,413
Posted By bpjod
Living with EVs (very, very long post )

Can someone with a few years of experience with EVs interject some real-life experience? We own a 2012 Volt (now our local driver), 2018 Tesla Model 3 (does most of the driving) and a 2018 Toyota...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-05-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,718
Posted By bpjod
Love this Thermos thermal tumbler...

Love this Thermos thermal tumbler (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ETP7D8Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1). Doesn't spill/leak so I just put it on the mattress and lean it...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-12-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,334
Posted By bpjod
To prevent further confusion: the OP means New...

To prevent further confusion: the OP means New Brunswick, Canada. Pretty far drive from California.
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-11-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,540
Posted By bpjod
Got the 1500W inverter. Haven't used it yet. Use...

Got the 1500W inverter. Haven't used it yet. Use the 12V outlets all the time though. We love that we got the solar & dual 6V batteries. Good laptops can be had that can run off 12V too (I use a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-09-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,777
Posted By bpjod
One more thought on the power cord is one less...

One more thought on the power cord is one less hole for ants, mice and other critters to make their way into the trailer too.

As for the inverter/extra 12V outlets, we opted for both. We use the...
Forum: General Escape 05-16-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By bpjod
That little piece of counter-top is one of the...

That little piece of counter-top is one of the most valuable pieces of real-estate in our trailer. Recharging station for phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, Kindles, etc.; a place to toss camera...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-16-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,433
Posted By bpjod
It's true the 21 has more storage, but the 21' is...

It's true the 21 has more storage, but the 21' is a very different configuration by the door and we struggle with what to do with shoes. There are four of us so by the time you add up hiking boots,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-14-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 24,314
Posted By bpjod
Most everything has been answered for you, but...

Most everything has been answered for you, but not a lot of input on the bathroom. If the option of using a public washroom / shower is available, I prefer to do that. The bathroom is not large and...
Forum: General Escape 05-14-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 33,899
Posted By bpjod
Only 2 minor issues on pickup. The water...

Only 2 minor issues on pickup. The water connector for the toilet was not threaded properly so was dripping when we connected to a water source. Thankfully it was an easy fix to unscrew it and thread...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-11-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,851
Posted By bpjod
We tow an Escape 21 with a VW Touareg TDI. It has...

We tow an Escape 21 with a VW Touareg TDI. It has a 3.0L diesel engine with 8-speed automatic transmission; 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. There are four of us in the vehicle, but little else,...
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