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I use hilltop reserve, but I also use priority charging which allows me to set a departure time so that the vehicle will be fully charged by the time I leave. I have set it for a time that I know I will not be home. In my situation I leave for work each day at 1:30 pm and I work till 11:30 pm...

Yes, I'm aware of this one and plan to keep my eyes on it. I've never really been a truck guy, but would certainly consider this one if it was available.* If this was an option that I could get, I could do away with several vehicles thus reducing my massive insurance load. I would likely drive...

Maybe if you had a Class C motorhome, you'd understand how wonderful it is to travel in your home. Really I'm not trying to disparage your choice. I think the Tesla vehicles are beautiful cars, and I realize that people prefer them because an occasional road trip is easier to do in a Tesla...

I have no reason to doubt you or disagree with you. Of all electric cars I think the Tesla would be the most convenient to travel in. Generally they are larger and more comfortable and due to their supercharging network they are the most convenient to recharge while traveling. I think however...

In describing my preference for the Bolt over the Model 3, I rendered my opinion that I preferred the Bolt because I don't like how the Tesla uses this one screen for all the information to the driver and all controls of all functions. And you've rendered your opinion that it's probably very...

As you point out that will be in a couple of years. I had to decide if I wanted it now and if the price was acceptable for now, or if I should wait and likely get a better price later. Probably?

Thank you for the heads-up, SparkE I should have mentioned that I tow the Bolt on a tow dolly and yes there is one "special thing" that you must remember to do when dolly towing the Bolt. After the vehicle is loaded on the dolly, you must disconnect the 12v negative cable, otherwise the car...

I recently purchased a slightly used 2017 Bolt EV Premier (with 11,000 miles on the odometer). I spent more than I really wanted to getting the MSRP listed $43,000 dollar car for $30,750 because someone tried it out before me. Of course I didn't get the $7500 rebate because I'm not the original...

So this afternoon I completed my second test, and it too was successful :D We arrived home just after 3 pm after visiting with my wife's Father (and Mother) for Father's day. After pulling into the garage and chocking the tires I then put the car in neutral using "car wash mode"**. I left the...

So my first test was a success! I arrived home at midnight, placed the car in neutral, using "car wash mode" and the parking brake on, left the key fob in the car and the door unlocked. When I returned to the car at 6:20 am it was as I left it, still running. For my first test I wanted to give...

10 minutes for one like this..... https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51g5H8rOM8L._AC_US218_.jpg But I was wanting something that looks a little more pro, like this.... https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51rDXfk3KwL._AC_US218_.jpg How's that!

You described my procedure perfectly. Cutting power is the last step. Everyone seems to be goo-goo, gah-gah over the Tesla, and I'll admit they're beautiful cars. Poor little Bolt doesn't get any love :roll: Personally I have no desire to travel in my Bolt, but I bought the thing...

Auto parts store, Auto Zone....O'Reillys....NAPA.....Carquest. Or order on-line from Amazon. I must literally have a 1001 projects going on at the moment, so I'm not sure when I'll get to this, but I'll post some pics when I get it done! :x

I've not tried it but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. It's been documented to work on other electric cars. If you found yourself stranded with a fully depleted battery, this would be the preferred way to get home. Have another driver pull you with a tow rope while operating the Bolt in...

I guess that was a long explanation.... Here's the shorter version......When towing, the car would be off and the battery disconnected to prevent the parking brake from applying. When stopped for the night the battery would be reconnected and...

Yes I understand. My plan is to install a quick battery disconnect switch, so that when I'm towing the battery is disconnected and the parking brake will not apply itself. This is already confirmed, as I have towed the car 450 miles from Texas, where I bought it. I typically go to Florida in...

Yes, Big "N" on the shifter. Shift as if going to reverse, Thumb on the release button, one push straight forward (stop there, don't push to left as you would for reverse). Viola - Neutral :D

BTW - Thank you davidhun. I watched your video before I went to pick up my car. If I hadn't I would have been in a world of hurt. Thanks for blazing the trail.

I just purchased a Used '17 Bolt from a dealer in Texas which was 450 miles from where I live. I used my Motorhome and tow dolly to go get it and fetch it home. Worked like a charm. As mentioned above I was concerned about the loose cable bumping around, so I used some plastic zip ties to...