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Supercharger - Placerville, CA - Broadway (LIVE Aug 30, 2019, 12 V2 stalls)
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Bighorn
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Like tambam, I'm a couple miles away and didn't even know about this being built until a couple of days ago. Nice to know that it's now been officially sanctioned, you know, since you visited. Paco's is a new one on me, have to check it out. Happy travels.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
I had to go the Dr yesterday in Placerville so I stopped by around 1pm just to check it out. In real life I doubt I would ever need to stop here.
There were four cars charging when I got there and at the height of my 15 minute stay, it maxed at five cars. I suspect this will get fairly busy on weekends and holidays for people going to/from SLT.
There were four cars charging when I got there and at the height of my 15 minute stay, it maxed at five cars. I suspect this will get fairly busy on weekends and holidays for people going to/from SLT.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
And I pull down their list that has hidden (planned chargers) in it and it has never appeared there either. But the car has it so that is probably all that is needed for travelers.
Yes, finally! That took awhile. (I am in Canada at the moment, hence the small popup message on my screen giving me the option to select French as the Tesla website language)
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
Pretty sure I can make it...it’s all downhill from here to Placerville.I think you might need to charge a time or two before you make it to Placerville.
Seriously, it’s odd how long it took for this new Supercharger to show up on the Tesla Find us map page!
Ivan Abundance
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I really like this station, as the drive up to Placerville along 49 is just splendid. I plug in, hit up the Teriyaki Bowl, and watch whatever's on in the car as it charges. Going back to Galt, the downhill saves me a few miles compared to the (slightly closer) Folsom chargers.
However, the locals seem to have a fetish for using the place for whatever, and more than a few times I've found a space ICE'd up. Life in the woods, I guess.
However, the locals seem to have a fetish for using the place for whatever, and more than a few times I've found a space ICE'd up. Life in the woods, I guess.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
I peered over to the SC site from the freeway today on the way up to do a hike. This is the first time I have seen a number of cars in it for weeks.
I visited this site on Monday and Friday of this week with my camper in tow. A few notes to anyone trailering there:
- I wouldn't try to drop the trailer anywhere in the McDonald's parking lot except perhaps the marked spot. The downside to the marked spot is that there is a grate with a significant dip nearby and you could bottom out.
- On Monday, we parked the Airstream on the bridge between the Superchargers and the McDonald's, but were kindly reminded that it is illegal to park on bridges in California. They allowed us to stay there, but I wouldn't do it again.
- On Friday, we parked in the adjacent Rite-Aid parking lot. Take the first (westerly) entrance, as the second entrance has a slope that will likely bottom out whatever you're pulling. We were able to parallel in the farthest away spots, closest to the road.
Neither of those places would work, unfortunately. The former is narrower than it looks, and heavily trafficked. The area to the right of the word "Spanish" is an outdoor dining location (those are umbrellas), and it's the exit to the Rite-Aid parking lot. No chance in either spot.
There are very limited spots in the immediate area, and it may even be advisable to leave the camper in the Mosquito Road parking area on the other side of the 50W exit. Unfortunately, that's a longer walking distance than one might prefer.
aesculus
Still Trying to Figure This All Out
The perfect place to park it is that abandoned onramp to Hw50 across the street. That's where CalTrans parks all of their stuff when they are working in the area.
Unfortunately it's fenced off from the Broadway side and I am sure you would get a ticket in about 10 minutes from CHP.
Unfortunately it's fenced off from the Broadway side and I am sure you would get a ticket in about 10 minutes from CHP.
Okay, thanks. Yes, that Supercharger is a challenge for those of us who tow. Usually I have little trouble finding a place to unhitch and park my trailer for half an hour.
cpa
Active Member
I am at a loss for words that our esteemed and collegial correspondent did not know about this particular section of the California Vehicle Code. He is so well-versed on so many subjects.
