raynewman
Active Member
19" GoodYear P245/45R19 98V. Been rotated a 'few' times by Tesla. Very even wear.
It looks like 10 to 20 k more.
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Anticlockwise Adventure!
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It looks like 10 to 20 k more.
Thanks heaps Electricdave that's one of the clearest explanations of the UMC yet.
Do you think it matters whether the 3 sources are on the same phase or not? That's one of the fiddly things about our octopus - getting hold of two 15A outlets on the same phase. This often involves asking neighboring campers / caravans to switch sockets for us.
Tessie goes to a photo shoot at City Beach and is inspired by the dynamic WA team ...
Left to right ...
1) Nullarbor conqueror Jeff Johnson going round Australia clockwise in a Nissan Leaf - paused in Perth for some months so this is our crossover point.
And this is the book about his N-S crossing on foot (not sure if there is a book about his E-W crossing)
Yes that is a solar panel around his neck!
"Do it ! But only if it is fun" is Jeff's motto.
2) Nullarbor conqueror @MDK who is weĺl known to TMC followers .
3) Tessie - Nullarbor hopeful !
4) Mitch has electrified his MX5
5) Richard (not me) with the plug-in Outlander seems to be able to make every type of adaptor including one to get power from a J1772 charger and power a standard 15A outlet!
Not to mention Joseph the Plugshare king and Atomic Tesla who is getting over 50,000km out of his tyres!
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Left to right ...
1) Nullarbor conqueror Jeff Johnson going round Australia clockwise in a Nissan Leaf - paused in Perth for some months so this is our crossover point.
And this is the book about his N-S crossing on foot (not sure if there is a book about his E-W crossing)
Yes that is a solar panel around his neck!
"Do it ! But only if it is fun" is Jeff's motto.
2) Nullarbor conqueror @MDK who is weĺl known to TMC followers .
3) Tessie - Nullarbor hopeful !
4) Mitch has electrified his MX5
5) Richard (not me) with the plug-in Outlander seems to be able to make every type of adaptor including one to get power from a J1772 charger and power a standard 15A outlet!
Not to mention Joseph the Plugshare king and Atomic Tesla who is getting over 50,000km out of his tyres!
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Dylanpete
Member
Is there a potential of a bad production series of the Hartmann detachable plug that connects the tail to the Maxicharger box?
Till now my 1st generation Maxicharger has never let me down.
Great support from Tim and looking forward to learn what the issue is.
Dylanpete
Member
Richard, great pictures again and I'm sure that meeting of conquerers must have been very interesting!
Also, for the tires, on my S85 I also have the Goodyears and I'm confident these may last well over 50000km (including non-sealed road kms). I will make some pictures when I do the next tire rotation.
TesAus
Member
I had a puncture repaired on one of my tyres recently at just under 40,000kms and they still have plenty of life in them.
I have the factory fitted 19" Goodyears.
I have the factory fitted 19" Goodyears.
"Do you think it matters whether the 3 sources are on the same phase or not? That's one of the fiddly things about our octopus - getting hold of two 15A outlets on the same phase. This often involves asking neighboring campers / caravans to switch sockets for us."
I cant test this here but logically if it works for 3 phase & single phase x3 it will work for 2 phase & a repeated phase. Should also be OK for 480V split phase ie 240V-0-240V. If anyone in Melb has three phase I can visit with my ancient AJWilliams power analyser & check. Otherwise Ill check in the field when I go away to Qland in November.
I cant test this here but logically if it works for 3 phase & single phase x3 it will work for 2 phase & a repeated phase. Should also be OK for 480V split phase ie 240V-0-240V. If anyone in Melb has three phase I can visit with my ancient AJWilliams power analyser & check. Otherwise Ill check in the field when I go away to Qland in November.
That will be interesting to see ED - good luck!
I would say if you can solve the phase problem, then there is only one (biggish) challenge remaining to having the "perfect octopus". That is how you deal with the merged neutrals, and getting the neutral current within 30mA of the active current on each leg to avoid tripping safety switches and to avoid over-current in any of the neutrals.
I would say if you can solve the phase problem, then there is only one (biggish) challenge remaining to having the "perfect octopus". That is how you deal with the merged neutrals, and getting the neutral current within 30mA of the active current on each leg to avoid tripping safety switches and to avoid over-current in any of the neutrals.
Kristymay62
Member
I'm a Tesla civilian but looking forward to joining in the next leg of Tessie's adventure tomorrow.
Thanks Kristymay. Tessie has REALLY enjoyed her week in Perth ...
>>> Professional car wash
>>> Lots of attention at the photo shoot
>>> Fast DC charging on the Electric Highway plus free DC charging at UWA !
>>> 2 new 270km/h Michelins (on loan from Tesla while the correct 300km/h rated tyres are being sourced) and wheel alignment.
(The toe-in has changed so much that the car now sits on the right edge of the lane under Autopilot, but she is gradually calibrating).
>>> A successful Maxicharger test with a new 32A 3ph tail !
Thanks Jayson!
>>> Everything up to scratch
>>> Even more attention for Tessie at the AEVA meeting
Nice and energetic group of people in WA
(Note: AEVA sponsor 3 phase outlets, not Tessie)
>>> Water views
On one hand Tessie would have loved to stay in Perth forever, but she is also very much on for the mission, which resumes at first light tomorrow ...
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Blue heaven
Fair Dinkum Tesla
Tessie and Atomic Tesla grabbed some RAC charging today while their owners had a quick lunch in West Perth.
It was great to catch up with Richard over the last few days, Robin and myself wish him all the best on the remainder of his journey down through the South West and across the Nullarbor back to the East coast, it's an epic adventure and should inspire many others to go out and explore.
It was great to catch up with Richard over the last few days, Robin and myself wish him all the best on the remainder of his journey down through the South West and across the Nullarbor back to the East coast, it's an epic adventure and should inspire many others to go out and explore.
Dylanpete
Member
Richard, wishing you and Tessie a healthy endurance spirit on your journey back to the East. Drive safely!
Great pictures again, love the ones with the Perth skyline.
Maxicharger: can we say you confirmed that "the venom was in the tail"?
Great pictures again, love the ones with the Perth skyline.
Maxicharger: can we say you confirmed that "the venom was in the tail"?
*KT*
Member
Richard, good luck for the west to east leg next.
Lol at the red dust in the charging port. Thanks for that photo, Tessie looked much better after getting that cleaned out!
Lol at the red dust in the charging port. Thanks for that photo, Tessie looked much better after getting that cleaned out!
thecloud
As rhythm raced inside, the ship came alive
How do you clean out the charge port, anyway? Water, compressed air, toothbrush, ... ?
Here's the kitHow do you clean out the charge port, anyway? Water, compressed air, toothbrush, ... ?
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@thecloud - However (according to Tesla) giving it a blow out with compressed air is all that is needed for the vast majority of cars.
Thanks for the best wishes guys. Tessie is really appreciative. After Perth which was in some ways the destination, I'm just coming to terms with the fact that we still have a huge road trip to go, and only one spare day in the schedule!
3 deg C here in Pemberton. So different to tropical E-W crossing.
Pics soon!
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3 deg C here in Pemberton. So different to tropical E-W crossing.
Pics soon!
I'd love to say that was confirmed @Dylanpete, but ...
- The 1st Maxicharger failed on its 9th 32A 3ph charge
- The 2nd MC on its 6th
- The 3rd MC on its 2nd
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garyjac
Member
If that suspect tail was used with all chargers then the tail is still not excluded from suspicion.
OK on with the Adventure ...
@Kristymay62 joins me from Perth. Don't let her smile fool you. She is a Commander in the RAN Reserve - same rank as James Bond!
WA may not have the biggest banana but ...
Cute
Bussleton has a 1.7km long pier. The sandbank grew and grew and they just kept extending it.
Nesting on the pier
Tagging the 2 major capes of SW WA ...
This is Cape Naturaliste.
Tessie's last fast DC charge on the WA Electric Highway at Augusta
Precision timed with -$1.01 left on my Chargestar card!
And Cape Leewin - where the Indian and Southern Oceans merge
and also the tallest lighthouse on mainland Aust
Stormy seas - Our last glimpse of the Indian Ocean
@Kristymay62 joins me from Perth. Don't let her smile fool you. She is a Commander in the RAN Reserve - same rank as James Bond!
WA may not have the biggest banana but ...
Cute
Bussleton has a 1.7km long pier. The sandbank grew and grew and they just kept extending it.
Nesting on the pier
Tagging the 2 major capes of SW WA ...
This is Cape Naturaliste.
Tessie's last fast DC charge on the WA Electric Highway at Augusta
Precision timed with -$1.01 left on my Chargestar card!
And Cape Leewin - where the Indian and Southern Oceans merge
and also the tallest lighthouse on mainland Aust
Stormy seas - Our last glimpse of the Indian Ocean
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This SW corner of WA is great, and pretty well the most amazing thing on the whole trip so far is the Gloucester Tree - 56 metres tall.
That's me climbing the spikes. There's a carpark at the bottom of the tree with a warning sign and you can just go ahead and climb all the way to the top!
Looking down from halfway
On top - a former fire watch platform - wow!
Can you spot Tessie?
She is level with the base of the tree!
WAGR "V" class loco at Pemberton Tramway
For the train buffs, an unusual 2-8-2 Mikado configuration.
Honestly there is so much in SW WA, a must for a road trip if you haven't been there.
Stuck on 5%
We tend to charge the car with the nav set to destination and head off when the remaining charge gets to about 10%. This figure gradually climbs from -25% as you charge, but gets stuck on 5% for 30 mins to an hour depending on charge rate. I interpret this as indicating that figures below 5% are based on speed restricted driving, figures above 5% are for normal driving, and the 5% pause is the amount of charge to make up the difference. Any thoughts?
That's me climbing the spikes. There's a carpark at the bottom of the tree with a warning sign and you can just go ahead and climb all the way to the top!
Looking down from halfway
On top - a former fire watch platform - wow!
Can you spot Tessie?
She is level with the base of the tree!
WAGR "V" class loco at Pemberton Tramway
For the train buffs, an unusual 2-8-2 Mikado configuration.
Honestly there is so much in SW WA, a must for a road trip if you haven't been there.
Stuck on 5%
We tend to charge the car with the nav set to destination and head off when the remaining charge gets to about 10%. This figure gradually climbs from -25% as you charge, but gets stuck on 5% for 30 mins to an hour depending on charge rate. I interpret this as indicating that figures below 5% are based on speed restricted driving, figures above 5% are for normal driving, and the 5% pause is the amount of charge to make up the difference. Any thoughts?
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