Recent content by dmd3home

Yes, this thread has conflated two different issues. The original issue was that: In order to run PPO you have to leave the truck turned on, started and "running" the whole time of use (at least on the 22's & 23's)! This is frustrating, irritating, and a waste of precious electrons. Who came up...

This is fantastic!!! Well, it's a start anyway. I was soooo disappointed after buying my truck that to use PPO I had to leave the truck ON the whole time (often overnight) and had to turn OFF everything possible trying to minimize wasted power. What an absolutely dumb design!!! I expected them...

I understand. But I certainly don't agree. As in any situation, it depends on the circumstances. I've always lived my life taking care on myself and my own whenever possible. If it's not safe to do so, then back away. Perhaps times have changed and it's the end of rugged individualism and self...

You are certainly correct.....getting notified as soon as possible is very important.....getting everyone out is paramount as is calling 911. I don't know why some in this discussion don't see that as happening FIRST. So after all are out and 911 has been called, is there anything I can do to...

Was stated earlier....evacuate and call 911 FIRST!!! Then assess possibility of moving truck..... prioritizing safety. And of course smoke/heat alarms are a must and sprinklers would be great. This all certainly applies to any vehicle fire in a garage.

Again, making my point.....it should be easier. How about being able to place it in neutral on the app?

3 acres of flat, cleared land! Not a solution for everyone.

Sounds like a great idea....though it might be easier to place the truck in neutral and shove/pull it out the door.

If it can easily be done, why not do it? Yes, you do have to be smart enough to do a proper assessment....perhaps some wouldn't have that capability.

I'm guessing that neither fire sprinklers nor the FD can contain a 100kWh+ EV fire in a garage......which is why I want to get it outa there in a hurry!

Indeed! ALL cars should have a quick and easy way to put them in neutral!

Again, if it could be done safely!!!!

Yes, I actually have two solar systems. I have a grid tied system that puts out a max of 5.7kW (after 10 years, now closer to 4.5) that utilizes panels with individual microinverters and I also just put in a 2kW offgrid system with battery and inverter to use for charging my truck (and other...

I'm not sure I understand your question. Yes, this is the PG&E BPTM and yes, it's an automatic transfer switch so can only supply power to the house when the grid goes down. And yes, currently I first turn off my solar before powering the house from the truck. My real question here is can I then...

Well I'm quite impressed with all the responses! I guess being retired for 20 years gives me time to think about too many different scenarios so this was one that came up......a "what if".....and then thoughts. For the record, I'm not really afraid of an EV fire in my garage....in fact, I have...