One more overhead cable/UMC set-up...
First off, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for all of the incredibly helpful information. A special thanks to ChadS for his support and encouragement!
I have had my new 70 for about a week now and it has exceeded all of my already sky-high expectations. The Autopilot function in particular is nothing short of wondrous and has made my L.A. freeway rush hour commute something I actually almost look forward to instead of dreading!
This thread with all of the great ideas for UMC organization and cable holder set-ups was particularly interesting for me as I 'nested' in the garage and planned for the arrival of my 'baby'.
I thought I would share my UMC/cable set-up which was inspired by many of the ideas shared here. The key problem I wanted to address in my garage was how to maintain circulation paths around the car while the car was charging as I didn't want to lay the cable on the ground and risk tripping over it. The retractable overhead set-up mentioned here was a possibility but the garage door track and limited clearance overhead made this difficult.
What I came up with was a hinged cantilevered beam (wood 1x4", gate hinge, velcro straps to hold cable) that would lie flat against the wall (via magnetic cabinet latch) when not in use but could be swung over to directly above the charge port and still allow passage underneath if I wanted to walk around the car in the garage. I used the bicycle water bottle holder idea for the UMC and made a oval cable holder out of wood.
First off, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for all of the incredibly helpful information. A special thanks to ChadS for his support and encouragement!
I have had my new 70 for about a week now and it has exceeded all of my already sky-high expectations. The Autopilot function in particular is nothing short of wondrous and has made my L.A. freeway rush hour commute something I actually almost look forward to instead of dreading!
This thread with all of the great ideas for UMC organization and cable holder set-ups was particularly interesting for me as I 'nested' in the garage and planned for the arrival of my 'baby'.
I thought I would share my UMC/cable set-up which was inspired by many of the ideas shared here. The key problem I wanted to address in my garage was how to maintain circulation paths around the car while the car was charging as I didn't want to lay the cable on the ground and risk tripping over it. The retractable overhead set-up mentioned here was a possibility but the garage door track and limited clearance overhead made this difficult.
What I came up with was a hinged cantilevered beam (wood 1x4", gate hinge, velcro straps to hold cable) that would lie flat against the wall (via magnetic cabinet latch) when not in use but could be swung over to directly above the charge port and still allow passage underneath if I wanted to walk around the car in the garage. I used the bicycle water bottle holder idea for the UMC and made a oval cable holder out of wood.
