Bowlus Road Chief Cross Country Trip

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Oh no...not again

 

[DaveT]

@idoco Thanks for sharing your travels in your Bowlus Road Chief. I read through your blog and it was informative. Overall, how are you enjoying your Bowlus? Have you had any issues?

 

[idoco]

@idoco Thanks for sharing your travels in your Bowlus Road Chief. I read through your blog and it was informative. Overall, how are you enjoying your Bowlus? Have you had any issues?

Glad you enjoyed it.

We're loving the Tesla/Bowlus combination. It's perfect for us and the dogs. No issues on the cross country trip or two subsequent shorter trips. It seems to be built really well with a lot of attention to detail.

Only "problem" we had was a single 12V fixture with a bad bulb. Bowlus not only shipped us a new bulb but a new bulb holder! Was a quick 15 minute repair for me.

We have a trip to DC and a trip to Maine planned this month. Next year we plan on doing Maine, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Upcoming Road Trip Teaser....Stay Tuned

 

[Nilnoc]

This is EXCITING! Just the places I want to take my Model X. Just need the Road Chief....

 

[HostileHarry]

It's going to be tough to find superchargers that aren't empty. I really hope Tesla starts to come up with a charging plan for those with trailers, hitch, boat, etc.

 

[idoco]

It's going to be tough to find superchargers that aren't empty.

Actually waiting at superchargers will not be a problem. Since there are currently ZERO superchargers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Shakeout Trip

 

[Nilnoc]

Tin Poodle: Shakeout Trip[/QUOTE]

Thanks for blazing these trails! Gives us courage.

If you can do these trips with 3 pups and a Tesla, we should be able to maybe manage with a 2-year old granddaughter. Maybe. Though your poodles are presumably housebroken....

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Week one...potholes, rain, bugs, and more rain

 

[aesculus]

That's an awesome picture.

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: A contrast in camp sites

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Angry birds and angry clouds

 

[aesculus]

Two questions:

1. What is the vestibule for?
2. How often do you have to polish that trailer to keep it so shiny?

 

[idoco]

Two questions:

1. What is the vestibule for?
2. How often do you have to polish that trailer to keep it so shiny?

The front vestibule is our mudroom. Makes it easier to clean off and dry the dogs. We also store shoes and wet stuff there. Gives us more room in the trailer.

I've only washed it. Haven't had to polish it yet. If you saw it up close you would see plenty of dirt.

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Three months...three dogs...what were we thinking?

 

[ecarfan]

What kind of charging power rate do you get at the Energie NB chargers in Canada?

You are truly heading into unknown EV territory at this point in your trip.

 

[idoco]

What kind of charging power rate do you get at the Energie NB chargers in Canada?

For the most part the FLO network of Chademo chargers has been providing 45-50kW. This is with the SOC in the 25-80% range for the most part.

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Oh the places you'll charge

 

[idoco]

Tin Poodle: Jinx