Donglemania

[doghousePVD]

Just for the heck of it I made a list of all my dongles. I tow a trailer with my X, and I visit a lot of friends who let me charge. Maybe I should talk to a shrink ...

Tesla supplied charge adapters
5-15P
14-50P
J1772R

Other adapters
5-15P 5-20R
5-15P TT-30R
TT-30P 14-50R
14-50P TT-30R
6-20P 14-50R
6-30P 14-50R
6-50P 14-50R
10-30P 14-50R
10-50P 14-50R
14-30P 14-50R
14-50P 6-20R

Combos
14-50P to 2 14-50R splitter
2 TT-30P to 14-50R combiner
TT-30P to 3 5-15R splitter

Misc
Chademo
NACS to J1772P
J1772R to 14-50R

Extension cords
14-50
TT-30
5-20
6-2

 

[LoudMusic]

That's 20+ items? Which ones do you use the most? What have you not used at all?

 

[doghousePVD]

I use the 14-50 extension cord and 14-50 splitter a lot while camping.

When I made the 6-50P, it came with the alternate 6-30R pin, which I have never used. I use the 6-50P regularly. I haven't used the TT-30 combiner yet.

I have used all the other ones.

 

[IvesSM]

In your towing, have you installed a breaker controller in the X and if so, which one?

I also tow our pop-up down to the beach every year. The first time I did not have a breaker controller hooked up. Recently I purchased a CURT ECHO Controller and have yet to use it. I also purchased a 4 foot trailer 7 pin extension cable to go from the X 7-pin to the trailer so I can hook up the CURT where I can bungee it to the trailer frame so it doesn't fall off and get lost.

I have not fully tested this setup but I think it will work.

What do u think?

 

[doghousePVD]

I assume you mean brake controller, and yes, I did. I think it is Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller. Seem to work fine. I've done a few practice emergency panic stops, and it is pretty stable.

I also installed a "breaker". My trailer has PV, so it is possible that power would flow from the trailer to the car. Tesla get upset and give weird, non-helpful error messages. I removed the fuse in the trailer that connects to the brake and light wiring. The other reason for disconnecting the trailer circuits from the car is I did not want any unexpected drawdown on the Tesla batteries, especially if I am boondocking in a remote area for a few days.

Where did you find a 7-pin extension? I've been looking for one.

 

[IvesSM]

Amazon of course
GearIT 7-Way Trailer Extension Cord (4 Feet) 7-Pin Trailer Plug Inline Cord Wire Harness Cable Double Prongs Connector for Gooseneck Hitch, Truck, Camper, RV - 4ft

GearIT has a wide selection of 7 pin trailer adapters. Check them out.

 

[doghousePVD]

Amazon of course
GearIT 7-Way Trailer Extension Cord (4 Feet) 7-Pin Trailer Plug Inline Cord Wire Harness Cable Double Prongs Connector for Gooseneck Hitch, Truck, Camper, RV - 4ft

GearIT has a wide selection of 7 pin trailer adapters. Check them out.

Duh, of course. I’ve been prowling Tractor Supply and Walmart without success. Thanx!

 

[DCGOO]

Duh, of course. I’ve been prowling Tractor Supply and Walmart without success. Thanx!

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