Recent content by sodamo

Nope, not alone. Cute I guess, but I don’t see much purpose.

My wife had a blue 76 Toyota pu. We married in ‘83.

Don’t have a link, but I recall heating or reading where blank Slates would come off the line and then a post production area. What wasn’t addressed was how complete off the line nor how much at post production. I can envision that yes, 100% blank Slates roll off ready to ship while others are...

Guess it could be a trade off resources vs benefit. At this point I think most of the people that showed up would have rather specific questions requiring a very knowledgeable presenter, not just a personality with a pretty face. Any physical or verbiage presentation would be highly analyzed...

I’m looking forward to the possibility that if needed to roof panel or whole thing could be removed and then reinstalled say if additional height is needed.

I’d be perfectly happy with a blank Slate. My dogs are the problem as I never taught them to ride in an open bed and I really would be pissed if someone stole one of them when parked at HD or Walmart. If the basic SUV no seat / topper option isn’t available at very reasonable price I will...

Cost benefit analysis a challenge. For me, the commercial cost of kw isn’t a factor. Comes down to the extra range from larger battery vs solar generated away from home. If I can get an additional 10-15 miles via on board solar for $1000 or less vs $5k for larger battery, very tempting.

I think the majority of folks talk themselves into buying what is on the lot, readily available rather than wait for something more basic, less profitable for dealer. These days the decision isn’t based on $xxxx price difference, but $xx/month and dealers have gotten very adept at that approach.

No Chinese pu listed.

Most likely, but will start with Level 1. I am completely off grid, solar power only so some constraint. My plan is to charge daytime only using excess PV production to minimize my house batteries. At this point a Level 2 charger would have to be installed in my tractor shed, next to my solar...

Pretty much like much of news media, Headline to get your attention and you get to end of article and nothing there.

I suspect wireless charging will be an early 3rd party accessory or DYI. That is a popular mod on the Tundra forum.

The SuV/Cargo back is my only must have, for the dogs. still on the fence as far as battery upgrade. Figure anything else will be Dyi after the fact. This assumes I still have my Tundra. Should I decide to unload that prior to Slate (unlikely) just might have to treat myself more generously.

I always tell our son that his inheritance will include a number of fully appreciated assets. Any new vehicle, tractor, etc we chose to buy with potential inheritance money will be fully appreciated by his Mom and I.

Thanks. as I stated not something I’m very knowledgeable about And should I ever move into a condo/apt, very likely I won‘t be driving. Ah, have I mentioned self driving vehicles for seniors? i do think charger availability will become more and more important and a challenge, especially older...