Eugene/Springfield Supercharger

[PLUS EV]

Just a PSA for anyone stopping at this Supercharger right now, and that is the hotels nearby, and most of the restaurants, won’t let you use their restrooms while you charge. We found two exceptions, and that is the Denny’s and the Chevron station. The Denny’s staff was actually awesome, and personally invited us in as we were passing by and mentioned the difficulty in being able to find a restroom. Of course it is because of the pandemic, but other locations have been much more accommodating.

I don't think the Denny's is 24 hours during the pandemic, so I guess Chevron is the best option for late at night.

 

[GHammer]

Just a PSA for anyone stopping at this Supercharger right now, and that is the hotels nearby, and most of the restaurants, won’t let you use their restrooms while you charge. We found two exceptions, and that is the Denny’s and the Chevron station. The Denny’s staff was actually awesome, and personally invited us in as we were passing by and mentioned the difficulty in being able to find a restroom. Of course it is because of the pandemic, but other locations have been much more accommodating.

Unfortunately this is the reality of Covid and it's not just this location. It's nationwide and it's made for a little more planning to not necessarily use charging stops as bathroom breaks. Suboptimal, but that's just the reality of our times. It will go back to normal.

 

[Rocky_H]

Unfortunately this is the reality of Covid and it's not just this location. It's nationwide and it's made for a little more planning to not necessarily use charging stops as bathroom breaks. Suboptimal, but that's just the reality of our times. It will go back to normal.

I figured this was going to be a potential issue anyway when I went on a trip this past summer, so I just didn't really expect bathrooms at my charging stops most of the time. Truck stops have to stay open, so their bathrooms are always available, so I just took quick stops there that were usually not at my charging locations. Not as efficient time-wise, but it removed having to wonder and worry about it.

 

[wdolson]

They are relentless. I walked into two of those hotels with my 8 year old daughter, and they both said no.

I also agree that it seems a condition of the Superchargers was they would treat the drivers as hotel guests and allow the use of restrooms.

Back in October I stopped at the Springfield supercharger twice on my way down and back to California. Both times the Holiday Inn let me use the restroom off the lobby. Every hotel supercharger I used on the trip let me use their restrooms. This must be a new policy.

The Black Bear Diner in Grants Pass was scary on the way back. The place was crowded like before times. Fortunately the restroom was empty. I did my thing and held my breath passing through the dining room.

 

[Araman0]

I know in California hotels are technically closed to all except essential travelers currently. This wasn’t the case in October. It’s possible Oregon has some temporary stricter measures in place currently too?

 

[wdolson]

I know in California hotels are technically closed to all except essential travelers currently. This wasn’t the case in October. It’s possible Oregon has some temporary stricter measures in place currently too?

Living on the Oregon/Washington border, the two states are mostly in lock step in the COVID rules. It could be the rules have tightened recently. COVID has become an even worse disaster since Thanksgiving.

 

[Janus]

I've used the restroom at the Starbucks recently. One has to cross the big street, but at least there's a crosswalk at the light.