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According to the Model X Owners Manual, available online here, the vehicle's 12V power sockets are "suitable for accessories requiring up to 11A continuous draw (15 A peak)". So, the 2.6A that we see being drawn in the photo I posted earlier is well within the capacity of the Model X...

Here is a snapshot from the online Model X Owners Manual. Even with the "Energy Saving" feature turned OFF, which seems to prolong the period of time that the internal 12V accessory power outlets remain energized when the car is in park and the driver and key fob are away from the vehicle and...

Your experience is consistent with my own experience switching from the Michelin Latitudes last fall.

Consider me another fan of the clay bar + wax approach if you are going to forego a wrap. I have a vehicle that I have lovingly maintained like this for 16+ years. However, no amount of wax can protect your hood and front bumper area from the inevitable damage from pebbles and other road...

So today I'm stopped at a traffic light and the driver in the lane next to me signals for my attention. He's driving some monstrous pickup truck..... as soon as I lower the window, I'm assaulted with engine noise and then the smell I remember from two years ago...... exhaust. Yuck. But...

Yes. See pictures below. I use the CUZEC Heavy-Duty 15A Male Plug to feed 12V power from the Model X rear power adapter. Make sure you pay attention to the polarity (red is positive, black is negative). These are the two terminals on the left under the solar panel icon in the image...

I am using this charge controller (which is intended to charge from solar while servicing a load): GHB 20A 12V 24V Solar Charge Controller Auto Switch LCD Intelligent Panel Battery Regulator Charge Controller Overload Protection Temperature Compensation It economically provides the features I...

For those who are interested, Wikipedia has a decent description of thermoelectric cooling (Peltier effect) and discusses the relative efficiencies with compressor based refrigeration (Carnot cycle). Thermoelectric cooling - Wikipedia

I highly recommend InRoute (with the upgrades) and especially EV-TO, but neither are web based. EV-TO was developed by a forum member (not me) with feedback from many Tesla owners. It's a great tool. A Better Route Planner is probably your best bet if you specifically want to load it up on...

Nope. She has a full wrap, so that may have helped. The Oregon hail was pea sized, but the Montana hail was a bit more substantial and scary.

Today, my 2016 Model X P90D crossed over 50000 miles. I've been enjoying the vehicle so much, I almost did not notice. She's an early production X from the first quarter of 2016, and you would think my ownership experience would have been full of problems. But in fact, she has given me...

Yes, and the Dometic's battery protection feature is anticipating a lead acid battery (the typical configuration found in all of those ICE RVs).

Actually, that calculation assumes continuous compressor operation which does not occur in practice. There is a duty cycle to consider as in normal operation (after the unit has reached the set temp) the compressor runs intermittently. Fortunately, Dometic has published average energy...

Not exactly sure what is meant by "cleaner" in this context, but the 12V 18Ah sealed lead acid battery like this one is in fact sealed and non-spillable. This type of battery is commonly available and used in wheelchairs, uninterruptible power supplies, etc, so it is relatively inexpensive as...

I am glad my initial review was helpful. The X is a great road trip vehicle, and I love the flexibility of carrying my favorite breakfast and lunch supplies and fresh fruit to encourage healthier eating habits while on the road. I recall the Dometic temp getting above 60 F after my vehicle...

I posted a review on my initial impression of the Dometic CFX-40W about a year ago. Those who are just starting their research on this topic can find my unboxing and initial impressions here. Over a year later, I remain pleased with the purchase. I would still pick the CFX-40W over the 35...

.... and so much snow on Mt Shasta compared to just a few weeks ago!

Assuming you are focused on 20" wheels for this application (which like other have suggested I agree that you should be), you may find this earlier post of mine helpful: Pirelli tires for 20s I continue to be happy with my decision after 7000+ miles of travel that has included plenty of rain...

I almost never notice the cooler's acoustic signature. It's not completely silent 100% of the time, but the vast majority of the time, it's effectively silent. I believe there are some stats in the online manual.

The 2nd row seats still move, but the leg room available in the 3rd is quite limited. I would not recommend this configuration if you need easy access to the 3rd row seats.

I visited the new supercharger in Mt Shasta this weekend. So wonderful to now have 16 additional supercharger stalls available here. I can also recommend the nearby Bistro No. 107 to grab a bite or a drink while you charge. It’s a short walk up the hill and to the right.

Just to make sure I was clear, my initial impression at the time was that I had not noticed any increase in road noise with the Pirelli's compared to the OEM tires (Michelin Latitude's with foam, in my case). I was also pleasantly surprised. Perhaps the Performance tires, being lighter, are...

You may want to read my post earlier in this thread on why I decided to try the Pirellis. Several months later I am still pleased with the decision and agree with my initial impressions. You can find my original post here.

No foam in these Pirelli's. As far as I know based on my own research, only the Continental ContSilent and Michelin Latitude Sport tires which Tesla has used for OEM deliveries have the foam in them (as of the end of 2017). It's possible the foam is also used in other models from Continental...

Still happy with this decision, in case anyone else is considering moving to All Season tires on their X.

I am a non-employee Model X owner who reserved a Model 3 online on Day 1 (I did not stand in line) during the short period when the online reservation system went life just before the reveal event. I live in Southern California. I received my invitation to configure last night (Friday...

I recently replaced the tires on my X's 20" wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus tires after driving on the OEM Michelin Performance tires. I would recommend them based on the first 1500 miles of driving in various conditions, including heavy rain, and a short road trip, if your...

Columbia Hills State Park, Columbia River Gorge, Washington (October 2017)

Hurray for all of these! Super happy to see Portland proper get some supercharging options, and Madras will fill in a gap along one of the most beautiful drives in the country. Hood River is a smart choice as well, especially for those heading to/from Mt Hood, although I will miss charging...

Although Grants Pass is currently a critical supercharging stop and will undoubtedly remain that way given its a nexus for north and south bound traffic on I-5, traffic to/from Crater Lake, and coastal traffic to/from US-101, it’s one of my least favorites places to have to charge. Where do...

Castle Rock would make more sense than Longview for St Helen visits (IMO), but either would be welcome from the perspective of visiting Mt St Helens from Portland. I recently returned from a day trip to Johnston Ridge Observatory, leaving my hotel in the Pearl District in downtown Portland with...

For those that haven't had the opportunity to visit this unique supercharger location, here's a virtual tour. As others have already posted, this supercharger is worth visiting even if you don't need to charge! The supercharger itself is admittedly somewhat ordinary: A short walk to the...

Ditto. I was fortunate enough to be given an X loaner when my vehicle was getting its 25K receive recently, but for the previous service visit I was given an expensive German ICE sedan as a loaner. I appreciated the thought, but could not wait to be back in a Tesla.

I am somewhat jealous of the new 7 seat configuration that folds flat....

Hopefully these pictures will help. I am easily able to squeeze my finger between the seat and the unit. It's snug, and there is some pressure -- but it's applying a fairly light squeeze.... the deformation is not zero, but it's small.

I may have misattributed the question, but see my post above. I believe there's a misprint on the website. Yes, the CFX series seems particularly energy efficient, especially the updated models. This was another factor in my decision to pay extra and go with Dometic.

I think you found that number on the website and I suspect there's a misprint with this figure on the website. In the manual which came with the unit, and which you can find online here, power consumptions is quoted per annum, and not per day. Look on page 27 (excerpt below). My...

Yes, the "W" models have a WiFi function that allows one to monitor and set the thermostat when within WiFi range of the cooler. You can find the iOS app here. I had higher hopes for the WiFi function. It works, but you have to join the cooler's WiFi network to see the cooler. There does...

Initial placement of the CFX 40 unit between the two second row seats of the Model X 6-seat configuration was as easy as could be hoped for. The unit fits very snugly between the two seats, but not so snugly as to cause concern that the pressure against either seat would present a problem...

The CFX 40W unit can be powered by either 120 VAC or 12/24 VDC. Power inputs are on the lower rear of the unit and power cables for both interfaces are provided: I initially tested the unit indoors and hence used the 120 VAC interface and wall power. Upon providing power and pressing the...

[I've seen some recent postings asking for info and experiences with portable refrigerators and the Model X. Since I recently purchased one after some research, I thought I would post my initial impressions with my selection. Hope this is useful for others....] After taking many short and...

Also very interested to understand your route and Wh/mi experience between Glacier and Banff. I've contemplated this route many times...

Strange that they stopped in Las Vegas given that they left the west coast from San Francisco. I also used EV-TO to plan the first leg of the trip from San Francisco to Salt Lake City Supercharger using my Model X P90D as the vehicle, and the longest charge time predicted by EV-TO was 36...

Warning: Blood and gore below. May not be suitable for children.

The hike to Avalanche Lake is a *must* do. Also, I am incredibly jealous you are taking this route into Canada. So much wanted to do that last year...

If It were me, I'd definitely take the X. I've taken two road trips through those areas in a P90D without any problems. I've taken road trips with passengers and every passenger has looked forward to the stops every 1.5 - 2 hours. Most of the time spent at a supercharger will be taken up...

Oh, my. This was an especially "buggy" trip. I've learned on these extended to road trips to carry some "bug wash" with me and clean the windshield somewhat at every charging stop. The aforementioned dust storm did quite a number on the front air-intake of the X. I did not get a picture...

Could not figure out how to get the X positioned into this photo, but thought it was worth sharing anyway. This is the view of the Snake River from the Tesla Supercharger in Twin Falls, Idaho late in the afternoon in early June 2017. It's more amazing than this picture suggests. Yes, this...

Just past Coal Bank Pass on US-550 in southeastern Colorado after spending the night in Durango Elevation: ~ 10600 ft May 2017

After more than 18K miles, my general thoughts on this topic are: The rated range is a pretty good estimate of what's possible with steady highway driving with speeds under 70 mph, e.g. the road trip scenario. If you're climbing or dealing with headwinds, expect to lose some range, but this...