Charging Stops While Pulling a Trailer

[EasternSP]

Just a gripe about the Super Charging stations and trailers.
I pulled a trailer from Virginia to Timonium, MD with my CT last weekend and had to stop for a charge each way. None of the stations had a charging spot that was accessible for a vehicle pulling a trailer. I had to drop the trailer elsewhere on the lot, secure it then back into a charge station. After charging, link the trailer back to my truck then continue on my way. I had this same issue when pulling a trailer with my Y Model.
Probably just my luck of the draw, but I thought I had seen charging stations that be accessed without dropping the trailer.

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[teethdood]

Tesla needs to put up signs at straight-in charging stalls to indicate they are to be used for 3 scenarios only:
1) handicap
2) with trailer
3) last open stall (even then it's for a quickie before moving on).

I see too often people just use the straight-in stalls when back-in stalls are wide open because it's "just easier." Charging etiquette rules should be more known. These are the unwritten rules among oldtimers.

 

[Trekboy]

Tesla needs to put up signs at straight-in charging stalls to indicate they are to be used for 3 scenarios only:
1) handicap
2) with trailer
3) last open stall (even then it's for a quickie before moving on).

I see too often people just use the straight-in stalls when back-in stalls are wide open because it's "just easier." Charging etiquette rules should be more known. These are the unwritten rules among oldtimers.

Totally agree. It's like a sedan pulling into a gas pump meant for trucks at a truck-stop, simply because they "like the space".

 

[Jabman]

Tesla needs to put up signs at straight-in charging stalls to indicate they are to be used for 3 scenarios only:
1) handicap
2) with trailer
3) last open stall (even then it's for a quickie before moving on).

I see too often people just use the straight-in stalls when back-in stalls are wide open because it's "just easier." Charging etiquette rules should be more known. These are the unwritten rules among oldtimers.

Agreed

 

[desertmarcy]

Tesla needs to put up signs at straight-in charging stalls to indicate they are to be used for 3 scenarios only:
1) handicap
2) with trailer
3) last open stall (even then it's for a quickie before moving on).

I see too often people just use the straight-in stalls when back-in stalls are wide open because it's "just easier." Charging etiquette rules should be more known. These are the unwritten rules among oldtimers.

Interestingly, on FSD, my Cybertruck chose the one pull-in stall at my local supercharger the other day. It's actually not useable for a trailer since there isn't room in the small parking area, it would stick out and completely block through traffic, but I thought it interesting that it chose that spot when there were plenty of others open.

 

[shurley1975]

I found the same issue. I pulled up and blocked 4 or 5 spots to get close enough to charge without dropping the trailer.

 

[Lasttoy]

I've towed car trailer 6000 miles. Only maybe 4 brand new locations had a pull in. Then trailer out in path. Only two at Bucccees had total pull thru

 

[JCERRN]

There really arent many. Havent seen a lot of talk about adding single pull through stalls to existing sites either.

 

[REM]

Yep, which is why it's important to pre plan your route using ABRP and other methods.

Also, I REALLY wish Tesla would implement a double-price fee for anyone taking up a pull in or pull through spot with others are available.

 

[Gigahorse]

Just a gripe about the Super Charging stations and trailers.
I pulled a trailer from Virginia to Timonium, MD with my CT last weekend and had to stop for a charge each way. None of the stations had a charging spot that was accessible for a vehicle pulling a trailer. I had to drop the trailer elsewhere on the lot, secure it then back into a charge station. After charging, link the trailer back to my truck then continue on my way. I had this same issue when pulling a trailer with my Y Model.
Probably just my luck of the draw, but I thought I had seen charging stations that be accessed without dropping the trailer.

A few layers to this issue.
1. Low range when towing with the CT, especially this time of year. Not a lot can be done other than the bigger 500mile batteries that were originally promised.

2.Crowded chargers, frustrating having to wait 20mins to charge my 100k TESLA at a TESLA supercharger behind some Rivians and F150s. I think Tesla's should get priority

3. Almost no pull-through chargers, and with low CT sales numbers no more coming. Tesla needed to start adding pull through trailer chargers two years ago when CTs started getting delivered, towing with a trailer for 90miles before having to charge is bad enough, your experience of no pull through chargers is the norm, only about 1/25 superchargers has pull through spots that a trailer can be left hitched.

 

[AverageJoe]

More pull through chargers would be appreciated

 

[Jabman]

More pull through chargers would be appreciated

You have a tow hitch receiver on the model 3? Is that an add on or standard?

 

[AverageJoe]

You have a tow hitch receiver on the model 3? Is that an add on or standard?

It's the Model Y performance. Still odd I know, but do you guys remember the BOXABL guys towed a 15,000lb casita with their model 3 and a custom hitch?

Edit: For slightly better English and grammar mostly to correct company name and weight

 

[teethdood]

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2.Crowded chargers, frustrating having to wait 20mins to charge my 100k TESLA at a TESLA supercharger behind some Rivians and F150s. I think Tesla's should get priority

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Non-Tesla vehicles pay higher charging rates. They have to pay a monthly fee of $13/month to get the same rate as tesla owners. The fees allow tesla to open even more charger locations going forward and that's a net win for everyone. We paid 100K for our vehicle. We didn't pay for the supercharger network. Tesla paid to build the SC network so they can support and sell more vehicles; it's their right to do as they please, including allowing non-tesla vehicles to use the SCs.

 

[Pulaski]

I've towed car trailer 6000 miles. Only maybe 4 brand new locations had a pull in. Then trailer out in path. Only two at Bucccees had total pull thru

I've done this a few times pulling my boat. Honestly works pretty well. Definitely get some funny looks.

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