Did you have any issues with non trailer Teslas using the "trailer spec'd" supercharger stalls? On my recent trip through New York state and Pa I was somewhat amazed at the number of (non trailer equipped) cars that I saw charging at the pull in / pull through trailer stalls. I am assuming they were (i) just lazy and didn't want to back in to the conventional charger stall and / or (ii) did not realize that they should be leaving the pull through / pull in for those travelling with trailers.
Also, just a casual observation. It has been about 24 months since I did this route (Toronto through New York, Pa, the Poconos, NJ) and in that period the congestion at the SC locations has (unsurprisingly) increased tremendously. Even those locations that were not full, had 2 or 3 open spots which at the older locations materially impacts charging speeds and overall trip time.
Surprisingly, no. We made a total of 38 stops over the 3 week trip, including while we were in FL. We had to unhitch twice on the journey down, and only once on the return. That was a very pleasant surprise.
Twice we saw someone in the end stall with the rest of the station empty, so we asked if they'd be comfortable moving. One person had absolutely no problem (and was excited to see the trailer!) -- the other person only had 3 minutes remaining on their session so asked us to wait. No problem of course, and if anyone had an issue I would've gladly dropped the trailer instead.
edited to add: I almost had to drop the trailer on the
very first charging stop. There's an excellent stall at the Pedricktown (NJ Turnpike) charging station, that the Turnpike's dumptruck/flatbed trailer driver decided to use as his personal spot. I was able to angle myself in only blocking one additional stall (with plenty others free) but .... annoying. It's the PERFECT charging stall! Right along a curb line, nose-in. He left a bunch of garbage on the ground behind it too - empty wrappers, rags, used gloves and his sunglasses. I hope he found where I moved it all on his flatbed before taking off.
Thanks for sharing your data. Given the size/shape of your trailer I am not surprised by those numbers. I suspect that going 55mph would produce around 700Wh/mi. I’ve towed all over the SW US and keep my speed to 55-60mph.
That's a very practical, safe and about as efficient-as-it-gets speed. Unfortunately the I-95 corridor is so busy and so fast ... welcome to the Northeast.
The good news is that you only had the one interaction with this person. They have the unfortunate task of having to live with themselves every day.
Indeed. That's all I'll mention about it lest I let them live rent-free in my head.
They are absolutely not restricted to cars towing trailers and did not intend to suggest that they are so restricted. The intent of my comment was simply that if there are open "regular" stalls and someone is not towing a trailer, it would seem to me to be just a matter of courtesy not to take up a trailer stall if you are not towing a trailer (unless of course all of the other stalls are full - which was not the case in my particular recent observation).
I don't think most people even think about trailering or "why" those stalls are reversed. And in fact, *I'm* questioning our understanding of them as well. This sign has me double-guessing myself. It actually makes sense; there's room to move around on many of those nose-in spots. So are they designed for disabled access priority, and we've been assuming wrong all these years? Maybe. But either way, I was
very pleased to see those signs -- raises the consciousness for those who may need a little more access.
Can you be more details about the conditions? Speed, temp, elevation changes.
