Supercharger - Hamilton, TX

[XHabjab]

I stopped here twice today, on the way to and back between home and Stephenville for some world class chicken fried steak and ice cream for dessert at the Dutchman’s Hidden Valley. What a great day!

Okay okay. The site looks complete as far as Supercharging goes. The concrete base between charging stall 4 and 5 it seems will get a light pole. I wouldn’t think that the Superchargers need to go offline for that. The asphalt half of the parking lot had prominent “No Parking” markings, and the other half was completely filled with 3 18 wheelers. They had blackout curtains and I assume the drivers were sleeping. The same situation with the same trucks at both 13:00 and 18:00.

I see that the power pole across the street seems to come out of the light pole base. Problem with the photography angle. This one looks clearer:

I think this is going to be a busy site. Brand new location and there were 3 other cars charging while we were there.

The week old asphalt is really worn looking, with plenty of spilled liquids and scuff marks.

 

[Q Dawg]

Dropped by this site on Friday around 1:00..3 cars were charging walked a block to Wenzel’s for lunch …had a huge pulled pork sandwich and deviled eggs. Was my first supercharger session so just wanted to give it a fair shake out since i had a 2013 leaf before just needed full reassurance that i could make a trip down to Fredericksburg even in 110 degree heat on my preferred backway from Dallas within one percent on new RWD 3 and an 11 min charge from 37.7 % to 89% the time it took to order, eat, use facilities and walk back…this is a great option so many great food places close by … the Sunday would be more challenging.

 

[Guacahummus]

Dropped by this site on Friday around 1:00..3 cars were charging walked a block to Wenzel’s for lunch …had a huge pulled pork sandwich and deviled eggs. Was my first supercharger session so just wanted to give it a fair shake out since i had a 2013 leaf before just needed full reassurance that i could make a trip down to Fredericksburg even in 110 degree heat on my preferred backway from Dallas within one percent on new RWD 3 and an 11 min charge from 37.7 % to 89% the time it took to order, eat, use facilities and walk back…this is a great option so many great food places close by … the Sunday would be more challenging.

hold up, does it really charge that quick?

 

[Q Dawg]

hold up, does it really charge that quick?

When i walked away from the car it was charging at 162kw rate so not sure the drop but it was at 32 kwh when i unplugged and i dont remember looking at the rate before i unplugged since I had enough to make it back to Dallas and yes a bit surprised at the fastness of the charge.

 

[Q Dawg]

hold up, does it really charge that quick?

Okay checking the car‘s charge start of 12:46 and picture at unplugging at 1:08 … you are correct its was 22 minutes…thanks for the realty check…$11.52 look to be the charge cost

 

[Q Dawg]

And Wenzel’s appears to be at most a 3 minute walk per the picture timestamps

 

[tonybelding]

Dropped by this site on Friday around 1:00..3 cars were charging walked a block to Wenzel’s for lunch …had a huge pulled pork sandwich and deviled eggs. Was my first supercharger session so just wanted to give it a fair shake out since i had a 2013 leaf before just needed full reassurance that i could make a trip down to Fredericksburg

I was very happy when the Supercharger station was put in at Llano. See here → Supercharger - Llano, TX

It's a nice location, and it makes trips to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock easy as pie.

walked a block to Wenzel’s for lunch …had a huge pulled pork sandwich and deviled eggs.

So, here's my guide to comestibles. . .

CEFCO: The obvious quick pit stop, especially when everything else is closed. And they have Subway. 'Nuff said.

Giovanni's: It's not fast food, so you may be there for a while. IMO their pizza is by-the-numbers. My pick is the stromboli. It's big and stuffed with all the goodies you would expect on a supreme pizza.

Wenzel's: It's a few steps further but definitely worth checking out. The pork butt sandwich is a signature item, piled high with tender meat and dripping with sauce. The greater tater is another. Just order the half tater unless you are splitting it with someone, or you are Mister T. I don't know where Wenzel gets these freakish potatoes the size of a football. I also like the chicken salad sandwich, and I like the reuben. I asked them to swap in ham for the corned beef in the reuben, and I was pleased with how that came out.

 

[Twiglett]

everyone needs to remember their stock answer when asked "what brings you here"
I always say "I usually drive through, but I stopped by to charge at the Tesla station up the road and thought I'd explore"

 

[Q Dawg]

Wenzel's: ... I also like the chicken salad sandwich, and I like the reuben. I asked them to swap in ham for the corned beef in the reuben, and I was pleased with how that came out.

Already inquired about subbing out turkey for the corned beef on the reuben they were a can do place...and sound like chicken salad sandwich would be a great selection for my partner...thanks for the suggestions...and I was planning on taking FM 2005 then SH 16 route....stopping at the Llano supercharger...

 

[Q Dawg]

everyone needs to remember their stock answer when asked "what brings you here"
I always say "I usually drive through, but I stopped by to charge at the Tesla station up the road and thought I'd explore"

Mine was more like unprompted ... about how long do you think it will be ... "a minute" ... oh okay I will have it here then...I am charging at the telsa charger they just put in...

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Mine was more like unprompted ... about how long do you think it will be ... "a minute" ... oh okay I will have it here then...I am charging at the telsa charger they just put in...

Smart-ass: "What's the rush then?"
Knowledgeable smart-ass: "What's the rush then? Did they reset your max to 80%?"

 

[Q Dawg]

Smart-ass: "What's the rush then?"
Knowledgeable smart-ass: "What's the rush then? Did they reset your max to 80%?"

 

[Q Dawg]

You know life without a cellphone leads to a lots of awkward conversations these days ... as does walking around with a big iPad. Why not add to the load ... Beside the telsa is my big old texting device ... best $100 dollars deal I have found for connectivity...

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

Wenzel's: It's a few steps further but definitely worth checking out. The pork butt sandwich is a signature item, piled high with tender meat and dripping with sauce. The greater tater is another. Just order the half tater unless you are splitting it with someone, or you are Mister T. I don't know where Wenzel gets these freakish potatoes the size of a football. I also like the chicken salad sandwich, and I like the reuben. I asked them to swap in ham for the corned beef in the reuben, and I was pleased with how that came out.

This review contains all of the right keywords. We will definitely be checking Wenzel's out. Thanks!

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

Ahem yes, Dutchman's Hidden Valley, as you said earlier.


... so we are now on the nav screen with a non-zero charging fee. This generally means that the site is permanently available with no more startup items to handle.

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I'm hoping to try it out tomorrow.

Now ABRP needs to add it. Anyone know how long that usually takes?

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

Well crap Not sure how this happened. I now also see the chargers are not numbered.

 

[tonybelding]

Looks like the broken plug has been fixed, and all eight stalls should be in service now. Also, I haven't seen any more trucks park in the Supercharger area since those NO PARKING paint markers were put down. Hey, turns out the truckers are not bad guys. All it took was for someone to ask nicely.

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

This site has finally been added to A Better Route Planner

 

[GlennSapien]

Not sure have noticed this, but the stall farthest from the store charges super slow. I have notice this on both of the last 2 weekends

 

[TheGrumpyChad]

Not sure have noticed this, but the stall farthest from the store charges super slow. I have notice this on both of the last 2 weekends

35kW max for me. I thought the first time was a fluke. After the 2nd time (and much frustration) I have started checking the charge rate every time I plug in somewhere.