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Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-21-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,677
Posted By brucemcdou
Another Oil Company installling DCFC

This conversation reminded me that I'd read something similar a while back, and just found it: ...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-21-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,677
Posted By brucemcdou
Exactly - All gas/diesel cars and trucks need...

Exactly - All gas/diesel cars and trucks need free-standing gas stations and will continue to for decades into the future. Businesses will sell gas/diesel as long as there is a market at prices at...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-20-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,677
Posted By brucemcdou
I haven't noticed traditional gas station chains...

I haven't noticed traditional gas station chains adding EV fast chargers at existing gas stations around the SF Bay area. Maybe further out in more rural areas? Most EV fast chargers I see and use...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-20-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By brucemcdou
Congrats Radar! Good advertising for electric...

Congrats Radar! Good advertising for electric RVing!
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 03-05-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,179
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks RoadTrip - had not seen this. Took a look...

Thanks RoadTrip - had not seen this. Took a look at Xos' website and seems like they have a good history with deep experience with custom built heavy EV chassis and conversions.

Winnebago has...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 02-11-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By brucemcdou
Maxwell EV Campers

Just found this company in Los Angeles: https://www.maxwellvehicles.com/campers.html

Looks like they electrify an ICE Ram Promaster van, and then an established van conversion company:...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 02-11-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,292
Posted By brucemcdou
To the original poster, Jim - I think many people...

To the original poster, Jim - I think many people have responded regarding your question about El Paso. As a Californian, I'd also suggest if you're heading to Carmel, you can avoid traffic in the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-16-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,784
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi Sameh! welcome to IRV2 and thank you for your...

Hi Sameh! welcome to IRV2 and thank you for your really interesting and detailed post. I agree with you (as I know a number of people who post on this sub-forum do) that there is a large market for...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-11-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,414
Posted By brucemcdou
Thank you Dan - and it's free. And cheap. And...

Thank you Dan - and it's free. And cheap. And clean. And quiet. I hate running my generator in a campground compared to the sweet, sweet silence of photons falling gently and continuously from...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-08-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,414
Posted By brucemcdou
Clears my throat - the OP didn't claim that 40%...

Clears my throat - the OP didn't claim that 40% of electricity in the US is from renewables. As noted in his headline, he linked to an article (based on EIA data) that shows that as of October 2023...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-04-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,659
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Spdracr - to sum up: -the OP asked...

Thanks Spdracr - to sum up:

-the OP asked about the possibility of converting the Workhorse chassis EV to an RV (a box truck/delivery van in the Class 4-5-6 range depending on configuration

- A...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-04-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,414
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi FollowingSea - first off: thank you for your...

Hi FollowingSea - first off: thank you for your service, sir.

I completely agree that the air in the US today is cleaner than the point in 1970 when the (Democrat controlled) US Congress and the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 01-03-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,414
Posted By brucemcdou
Agreed - and changing fast. California...

Agreed - and changing fast. California frequently hits (or exceeds) 100% renewable for weeks at a time in the summer/fall. Uruguay is 95% +/-. In 2022 Norway was 98.5%, Brazil 89%, New Zealand...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-30-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi JohnCZ- as you note any alternative to...

Hi JohnCZ- as you note any alternative to satellite TV (Dish and DirecTV here in the US) relies on having internet service. Putting aside campground WiFi, the options are Starlink, some even more...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-30-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,659
Posted By brucemcdou
As I’ve posted here before, I’m not gonna do it...

As I’ve posted here before, I’m not gonna do it myself but I’m sure DIY modders will be converting these EV delivery vans in the next few years. Heck people convert used FedEx vans, used U-Hauls and...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-30-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,414
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Dan! :thumb: That is great news and...

Thanks Dan! :thumb: That is great news and reflects the economic realities as renewables continue to grow cheaper and cheaper as the science and manufacturing continue to improve, and they’re...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-30-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,659
Posted By brucemcdou
Just reading through this thread now; it has...

Just reading through this thread now; it has ranged WAY off topic! The OP asked about the possibility of using one of the several new EV “last mile” delivery vans to convert to an RV use, or as the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-21-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,640
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi AngelMuggs - Agree that it's way too...

Hi AngelMuggs - Agree that it's way too complicated! However, my understanding is that it's not a "hybrid" in the sense of having two connected powertrains a la the Prius and every other current...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-19-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,640
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Dan - had not seen this but agree with...

Thanks Dan - had not seen this but agree with your thoughts. One explanation for its existence is the need to satisfy CAFE standards - since regular truck buyers will most likely stick with ICE (gas...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-14-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,076
Posted By brucemcdou
Re self-driving technology,...

Re self-driving technology, autonomous/self-driving taxis operate here in San Francisco. My experience as a passenger, a pedestrian, and a driver is that the cars operate just like a human, except...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-08-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,076
Posted By brucemcdou
Interesting question BK - I know I've seen...

Interesting question BK - I know I've seen mock-ups of essentially pop-up camper shells that take advantage of the sloped sides as it sort of gives you more room for things to fold down and yet not...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 12-06-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,076
Posted By brucemcdou
Dang Dieselboy - you hit it spot on - thank you. ...

Dang Dieselboy - you hit it spot on - thank you. I've seen this and thought "it looks like a 14 year old boy who plays video games was given a crayon and asked to draw a truck from the future"
...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-30-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,883
Posted By brucemcdou
OK that sounds like an amazing party trick to...

OK that sounds like an amazing party trick to impress the other campers! Smart about how to use a smaller trailer, though I'd be nervous if there were no way to actually get into the vehicle once...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-30-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,375
Posted By brucemcdou
Since you specifically ask about a Class C, also...

Since you specifically ask about a Class C, also consider that a very long wheelbase and length on a Class C is rare. They can also be more challenging to drive than a Class A of equal length. I...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-30-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,076
Posted By brucemcdou
Pricing and Specs on Cybertruck

Some price, range, towing, and payload information from the local paper, the Austin-American Statesman:...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-30-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,883
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi Captain8 - we've also rented a number of EVs...

Hi Captain8 - we've also rented a number of EVs (not only Tesla brand) when we're traveling and have been happy with each of them, but have held back from actually purchasing as (so far) none of them...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-29-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By brucemcdou
I am NOT a physicist, but as a Californian who...

I am NOT a physicist, but as a Californian who has watched the attempts to build a "hydrogen highway" and seen the non-existent uptake of the available H2 cars, this makes sense to me. There will...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-29-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,883
Posted By brucemcdou
That's the spirit Captain8! There's a lot of us...

That's the spirit Captain8! There's a lot of us here rooting for you and anticipating pictures of your finished product. :thumb:
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-20-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,879
Posted By brucemcdou
exactly. It's like not buying the first iPhone...

exactly. It's like not buying the first iPhone because surely there will be something better and faster down the road. And there was, but in the meanwhile you need a phone...

The best EVs using...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-15-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 397
Views: 23,883
Posted By brucemcdou
Agree, Ray - There's now an increasing variety of...

Agree, Ray - There's now an increasing variety of fully-electric heavy trucks and buses being produced. They're proving to be tough, reliable and lower cost than the ICE vehicles they replace. As...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-14-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 560
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Bokobird, interesting news. I agree there...

Thanks Bokobird, interesting news. I agree there are a variety of business opportunities out there. Another company that I think is pretty successful is Lightning eMotors in Colorado....
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-13-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,483
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Dan! Interesting data point. Lots of...

Thanks Dan! Interesting data point. Lots of private capital in the West is finally going into developing lithium production and refining. Same as battery production. China started to focus their...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-12-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,851
Posted By brucemcdou
Post Hey Marine - your note made me smile. Our...

Hey Marine - your note made me smile. Our "time-of-use" electric rates here are an average of $0.39/kwh, not your $0.15/kwh. Of course, gasoline around here is currently around $6/gallon so you can...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-03-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,851
Posted By brucemcdou
That’s us too - looking at leasing rather than...

That’s us too - looking at leasing rather than buying as technology leapfrogs from generation to generation and prices keep dropping as battery and raw material prices (I.e., lithium) drops. Right...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 11-02-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,851
Posted By brucemcdou
Same for us in the SF Bay Area (Tesla started...

Same for us in the SF Bay Area (Tesla started here before Musk bought it out so there’s a ton of employee cars) and really the whole west coast. Our condo garage is like a Tesla parking lot with a...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-30-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,479
Posted By brucemcdou
:bow: Please tell your wife I mean no offense!...

:bow: Please tell your wife I mean no offense! :bow:

The inaugural trip sounds like a perfect shakedown to see the real capabilities of the TV-trailer combination. And if you're towing the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-30-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,479
Posted By brucemcdou
OK, I'll just say it: I think the Cybertruck is...

OK, I'll just say it: I think the Cybertruck is uh-glee! like a 12-year old boy drew a "truck of the future" on a piece of paper and his Dad decided to actually build it as a shop project. I'm not...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-25-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Sure -- that was the plan. The initial Tesla...

Sure -- that was the plan. The initial Tesla (the Model S, not the Roadster) was positioned as a large, heavy luxury sedan and it sold well (and still sells pretty well) to that market. I live in...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-20-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
oh man, AngelMuggs you just made me feel really...

oh man, AngelMuggs you just made me feel really old when I nodded my head reading that. I remember Paul Harvey and his deep voice. Phew. I'm so old...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-20-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By brucemcdou
thanks Dan - hadn't seen that yet. cool use of...

thanks Dan - hadn't seen that yet. cool use of the large space in the Brightdrop and really good range for an EV Class B; more than I would have expected. looks like the bent over backwards not to...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-20-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Absolutely - agree with you 100%. Her use case...

Absolutely - agree with you 100%. Her use case sounds tailor-made for an EV, even without a home charger. Most Americans drive relatively predictable, manageable daily drives - work, school,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-20-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By brucemcdou
Hi Ntocamping - good luck with the move! To your...

Hi Ntocamping - good luck with the move! To your question if you can leave the fridge running, that's what we all do in our S&B homes, right? I've had a fridge plugged in running in my kitchen for...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-20-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Like Radar, not sure how this came up. Petroleum...

Like Radar, not sure how this came up. Petroleum products are an essential part of modern life, from the padded dashboards of cars for safety, to the fabric in the "technical" clothes I wear when I...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-17-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks guys; I think both of you are making the...

Thanks guys; I think both of you are making the same point, and I'd say: within the parameters of local zoning laws, the landowner should decide what is the highest and best use of their land. ...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-17-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Maybe none? Unlike coal, natural gas, or nuclear...

Maybe none? Unlike coal, natural gas, or nuclear power plants, solar power plants can be placed on tops of people's houses, on warehouse buildings, schools, factories, big box stores, etc. A really...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-17-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
Thanks Bentjm - 1. interesting that 7-11 is...

Thanks Bentjm -

1. interesting that 7-11 is spending the money and effort to install new chargers that are only 90KW peak charge? I will say that my single experience with one of their chargers...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-17-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By brucemcdou
Agree with you that scam artists will use scare...

Agree with you that scam artists will use scare tactics to try to sell people things they don't need - as with your example, replacing an ICE engine or transmission is $XXXX, but I've driven various...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-16-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,249
Posted By brucemcdou
1. While I do not disagree that the US...

1. While I do not disagree that the US fast-charger network could be more reliable, it's pretty amazing how quickly the network has been built and the amount of work being done on it as we speak. ...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-16-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,223
Posted By brucemcdou
AngelMuggs - your racing sounds awesome, bet you...

AngelMuggs - your racing sounds awesome, bet you get energized every day doing that! Agree with you that your use case would not be taken care of with the current generation of EV trucks. Good for...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 10-11-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,325
Posted By brucemcdou
I'm totally with you on this - the first "real"...

I'm totally with you on this - the first "real" BEV coaches will be from the high-end conversion companies. If your customers are already OK paying upwards of $2m they're not going to be whining...
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