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I know this is an old thread, but it seems the most appropriate. I read here that people were thinking of various ways to use a TT-30 outlet, but I didn't see anyone reporting back about what they found when they tried it. Is there a way to get the maximum number of amps out of the 120 volt...

Darn. Well, maybe next time? I love looking at photos of how people use their vehicle. It gives me ideas on how I can use mine better. John

I was wondering if the door would clear if the cargo carrier was empty. It looked like it probably would. I just need to find the right tow hitch to mount on the RAV and then I will know for sure. John ps: Tony, where are the pictures of your cargo carrier filled with dirty surfboards...

Thanks for your suggestion. I see what you mean about 1/2 the charge rate and a higher price of 59¢ per Kwhr when the EVgo units are 10¢ per minute (plus monthly $15 charge). That works out to about 12¢/Kwhr or thereabouts (~25 Kwhr in 30 minutes = 0.833 Kwhr/minute = .10/.833). In my case...

Thanks Tony. I appreciate your insight. Has anyone run a box on the back of one of our RAV's? I have been searching and haven't found anyone yet. As it turns out, I already have one of those aluminum hitch-mount cargo carriers from Harbor Freight. Now I just need to get a $60 Rolabag from...

Thanks for the suggestion and links. A rear cargo box would be handy for access as well as the fact that it will swing out of the way to get the rear door open. Has anyone tried one on our RAV's? I would be curious as to the effect on aerodynamics of a rear box compared to a rooftop box...

Has anyone installed a roof top cargo box? Once our JdeMo gets installed, we will be traveling with three large dogs and may need the extra cargo space. I am concerned, of course, with the effect on range as well as quality and ease of installation. Any suggestions for our RAV? John John Blair

Thanks Tony. That route looks workable even if it is longer. Any idea when more of the CHAdeMo chargers will be added to the I-5 route to make it workable as well? John John Blair

Our Windstar minivan that we use for trips between the North Bay (West Sonoma County) and Orange County just died. We elected to buy out our lease on our RAV4-EV and equip it with a JdeMo (on order from Tony) instead of repairing the van. We have two German Shepherds and a black Lab along with...

North Bay (West Sonoma County) John

If you are like most people, once you drive your new RAV, it will be your go-to car. We have four cars (a 2002 RAV4-EV, minivan, and a SUV) and the new RAV is our first choice unless the trip involves hauling a wet or dirty German Shepherd or two (the older RAV with a heavy-duty vinyl mat and...

We have a 100 watt inverter that we plug into our 2002 RAV4-EV all the time without issue to use computers, hair curling irons etc while we drive. We also sell inverters in our store. Those larger than about 140 watts have to be attached to the aux battery. The cigarette lighter is limited to...

I would definitely try Geico back again and ask them if that is an issue and how to accomplish what you are trying to do. It should not be that hard to do. John

This is a pretty standard thing to do and shouldn't be too expensive. I assume you have your homeowner policy with them? Do you have an agent assigned to your account or were you just calling them on their phone line? Personally I would call back and ask to speak with a supervisor and find...

You can also carry a "jumpstart" self-contained battery with jumper cables. They also often have a air compressor, inverter, and other goodies built-in that make them useful for all kinds of things. I carry one on trips in my ICE for example. They cost $100 + or -. John

We parked our new silver RAV in the handicapped charging spot in the Keller St garage in Petaluma yesterday afternoon. They have two chargers there and the other one was in use by a silver RAV. The EV space next to it was empty (no ICE'ing even though the lot was heavily used). When we came...

Hi Dianne, Yes thumb drives are great. My wife has to review hours of CD's every week. It is too much trouble to rip a bunch of CD's and put them on a thumb drive (or my wife's iPod) just to listen to them once, then archive the CD's, and delete them from iTunes/thumb drive. She does rip the...

That is what I was hoping to find: a CD player that would fit on the shelf or even an automotive one that could mount or sit there. I am sure there are various tricks I am overlooking. I am hoping some clever RAV4 EV owner (or even a Model S owner) would have figured out one that works nicely...

That's what I was thinking Tony. I was hoping that someone else might have tried it and have suggestions on which player, where to put it so it stays put and is easy to access by the driver, and so on. John

We just picked up our new leased RAV4 EV last night. Has anyone found a nice way to add a CD player? My wife records CD's and wants to listen to them to check them as she travels. Thanks, John