+SpiceWare Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Heading up to Wisconsin for a family wedding in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. My folks and my sister can't make it, so my nephew and I will be representing the Texas branch of the family. My nephew's buddy Ben is also along for the ride. I live on the south side of Houston, so when heading north I prefer to leave after work so as to avoid Houston's morning rush hour. I'll hit a little of the evening rush hour, but will avoid most of it by utilizing the Hardy Toll Road that goes from north of downtown to The Woodlands. Had planned to stop in Denton for the night, to be past DFW and their morning rush hour, but the hotels are all booked up. Next hotel with destination charging is in Ardmore Oklahoma, so I've booked a room there for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Good luck, hope you all have fun! Will you be allowing either of them to drive? How long will it take you to get to Wisconsin? How many stops do you intend to make? Ugh, Ardmore! That's the Supercharger I stopped at once and an oil company truck and trailer were blocking all but one of the Superchargers! ..Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks! Neither will be driving, no license or permit. 2 stops on the way up, the second is yet to be determined but will probably be around Des Moines. We stopped in Huntsville for the first charge as we're all hungry. Had dinner at Mama Juanitas, car was almost full when we left. Second stop was in Corsicana. Plugged in and walked to a nearby Panda Garden to use the restrooms and buy some drinks. Then waited about 5 minutes for the car to charge enough for Ardmore, OK. The boys played Beach Buggy Racing, see videos below in reply #20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Made it to Ardmore just before midnight. Checkin took a little time but we're in the room and the car is charging. The charging area is chained off to prevent ICEing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 First stop of the day in Perry, OK. Tried Braum's for lunch, quite good! Car was ready to go before we returned to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Are you going to take photos of all the Superchargers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 I missed the second both stops yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, SpiceWare said: I missed the second stop yesterday Time to go back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Had a nice surprise in Kansas, my Houston EZ-Tag works on their tollroads. The DFW tag doesn't work there, but does in Oklahoma were mine does not. Stopped to charge in Topeka. We weren't hungry so wandered over to Dicks Sporting Goods to use the restrooms and browse around the store while the car charged for a half hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 Bethany, had dinner at Dairy Queen. Car was ready to go before we were done eating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Poor, lonely car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Lots of cars here, it's the Kum & Go gas station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 LOL that name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Stayed the night in Ankeny, Iowa. First time I've seen 48amp AC charging with Talith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Stopped in Albert Lea, Minnesota and had lunch at Applebee's. With just 4 stalls, it's the smallest Supercharger site I've been to with Talith (surpassed later in Madison, see reply 29). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 The pine trees in back are a nice Minnesota touch! 13 minutes ago, SpiceWare said: Stopped for lunch in Albert Lea, Minnesota. With just 4 stalls, it's the smallest Supercharger site I've been to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 17 hours ago, Albert said: LOL that name. I believe they sell hats and shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Realized we'd be ~5 miles from Mall of America so we stopped for a few hours. By chance we ended up in the Texas parking lot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 We're now at Eau Claire, about 10 miles from the hotel we'll be at for the wedding. Hotels around here do not have charging so topping Talith up for the next couple of days. Had dinner across the street at Buffalo Wild Wings while the car charged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 3:45 PM, Albert said: Are you going to take photos of all the Superchargers? On 7/25/2019 at 3:57 PM, SpiceWare said: I missed the second stop yesterday I did take a couple videos at the Supercharger in Corsicana. Collin Street Bakery was closed, and the stop was brief, so the boys played Beach Buggy Racing. Hmm, just see play buttons on my iPhone & iPad. Might have to redo these when I get home. redone - but won't play in Safari for some reason even though Photos created the videos. IMG_1868.m4v IMG_1869.m4v While I deleted the original videos, these are still showing up and I cannot remove them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 We have enough range to make it to my brothers place, but are opportunity charging while we have lunch at a multilevel Subway. Mac specialist store is next door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Three other Model 3s charged while we had lunch. Made it to my brothers, 1557 miles so far on the trip with a charging cost of $55.59. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 My brother installed a NEMA 14-30 outlet in his garage for when I visit. It's in the back of the garage, so I use a heavy duty extension cord. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Visited my uncle Bill, he'd just bought a Mustang GT. Then headed over to Rudolf, WI to hit up the Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese Co. for my Squeaky Cheese and Dairy Fudge fix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I've only Supercharged at three different Superchargers in Texas (haven't gone on any long road trips yet, but that will change in October) and haven't yet been charged.. I have had two referrals, but right now it doesn't look like my account has free Supercharging. So it's interesting. Will have to see what happens in October when I plan on driving some 5,000 miles (at least) on a trip. ..Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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