rafacq
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Thanks for the news. Please keep us posted on any updates. Happy 2020, maybe this will be the lucky year.
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Supercharger - Clayton, NM
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rafacq
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I noticed Tesla started construction of two Superchargers in north Denver, not very far apart, yet the much needed Clayton, NM charger is now 4 years coming soon! Jeez, even 2 portable units like South Padre Island would be of great help for the Texas Colorado route.
ElectricIAC
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This needs to happen **NOW**. Ran down to 0% after a freak headwind and freezing rain descended on us passing Channing which ate our 10% margin we’d planned for.
Followed every “speed suggestion” and still pulled in on “fumes”
Followed every “speed suggestion” and still pulled in on “fumes”
WOW, that's insanity....Use the plugshare app as there are some RV parks that you can top off with that could save your butt. And take a 14-50 adapter with you every time....
ElectricIAC
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Bailout option was Dumas destination chargers but we’d passed Channing by the point things turned for the worst so Dumas was now same distance as Amarillo SC..
Won’t ever take this route again in cold temps until Clayton SC is in place.
Won’t ever take this route again in cold temps until Clayton SC is in place.
I’m hoping that since Tesla is now ramping up V3 Supercharger installs, this location will finally happen.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
And even better if it’s a V3 itself! So much empty space with lax patrols and no juice to make use of it!!
FWIW the Dumas Hampton Inn is wide open and works well. From what I could tell, you wouldn't even have to notify the front desk that you were plugged in if you were just topping off.
Did you charge to 100% in Trinidad? Seems a little odd that you would have trouble in the downhill direction, but I know the weather has been bad in the panhandle the last few days.
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
94%.
Pretty sure the cold and fairly persistent head and crosswinds of 10kt were no help despite keeping a lid on travel speed.
I hope my experience helps others looking to make this crossing in winter not be fooled by the fact that there’s a significant if gradual elevation drop.
Pretty sure the cold and fairly persistent head and crosswinds of 10kt were no help despite keeping a lid on travel speed.
I hope my experience helps others looking to make this crossing in winter not be fooled by the fact that there’s a significant if gradual elevation drop.
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reddy
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I check the New Mexico dig/excavation requests for Union County NM (Clayton) and Curry County, NM (Clovis) about twice a week. Nothing new since my last report in December when there was a possible inquiry at Ranch Market in Clayton. If there was actual construction, we'd be seeing a construction request.
rafacq
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Praying to the TESLA GODS for a miracle in Clayton, NM!
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Same. This route is lovely and in better weather would love to take a less direct but more scenic turnoff.
Well without the elevation drop, you wouldn't have made it. So in this case, it was incredibly significant
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Tailwind and higher temps might have given me what I needed the other way, but yes.Well without the elevation drop, you wouldn't have made it. So in this case, it was incredibly significant
I tweet Tesla and Elon at least once a month but perhaps if more us sent tweets...? I request Clayton and Lubbock...
ElectricIAC
Good-Natured Rascal
Would love to see them partner up with Buc-ee’s the same as they did with Collin street bakery for more free charging opportunities.
Ferengii
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Yep - those are my requests as well.
reddy
Active Member
I am still checking for digging permits a couple times a week. With the COVID stuff going on, the activity there is almost zero. Nothing promising has turned up.
FWIW, I don't think Buc-ee's operates any in New Mexico. The Ranch Market in Clayton still looks like the place it will be.
If anyone is going through Clayton, it would be worth stopping by there and asking if they know anything.
FWIW, I don't think Buc-ee's operates any in New Mexico. The Ranch Market in Clayton still looks like the place it will be.
If anyone is going through Clayton, it would be worth stopping by there and asking if they know anything.
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