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Tesla Charging Cable Organizer vs Amazon alternative?
- Thread starter jsmay311
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SCW-Greg
Active Member
Maybe an old post now, but this is the answer the OP was looking for... and what he wanted to know. I’m not a fan of the organizers on Amazon, where it forces the handle to stick out and up so far, nearly perpendicular to the wall. Most garages don’t have much room between the car and the wall.
Sadly you can no longer get this organizer from Tesla. The new one is just a very small hanger, with no catch for the handle.
puckpurnell
Member
Wow. All so complicated. I use a hanging hose organizer. Never even the slightest problem. K I S S
mspohr
Well-Known Member
TexasTezla
Member
I'd get the harbor freight one shown above your post...for $2.49 you can replace it every year without worrying!
We purchased the Tesla organizer back in 2017 when we got our first Tesla. We also went with a corded NEMA 14-50 mobile charging unit as our charging solution—both because they had a minimal profile on the wall. We have a standard two-car garage and with cars parked inside and wanting to open car doors and walk past, figured the closer to the wall the better for these items so we didn’t keep hitting into it as we passed by trying to get around the car.
I’ve seen the Amazon seller’s similar unit and really disliked how in order to create something different enough (to avoid a lawsuit likely) they made the handle stick out so horizontal to the wall. We’d be hitting into that all the time with our shoulder/arm/body. Also think it looks odd protruding like that. Tesla’s is a much more elegant design solution. After spending what we did on our cars, partly because of the design, couldn't see cheaping out on the look of this plastic piece. But then that’s our garage set up.
I’ve seen the Amazon seller’s similar unit and really disliked how in order to create something different enough (to avoid a lawsuit likely) they made the handle stick out so horizontal to the wall. We’d be hitting into that all the time with our shoulder/arm/body. Also think it looks odd protruding like that. Tesla’s is a much more elegant design solution. After spending what we did on our cars, partly because of the design, couldn't see cheaping out on the look of this plastic piece. But then that’s our garage set up.
CarlThompson
Member
I just went to Home Depot and bought a super-cheap rack meant for a garden hose. Works great.
I 3D printed one of these:
www.thingiverse.com
3 years and going strong. If it breaks, I’ll make another.
Tesla Model S Enclosed Charger Holder by betamax
Remixing Jakepoz's Tesla Model S charger to give your plug a little more protection from the elements. I've enclosed it and added a roof to prevent water from collecting in the connector. Warning: This is not immune to weather. Use carefully and at your own risk.
www.thingiverse.com
3 years and going strong. If it breaks, I’ll make another.
