Battery health (NMC, LFP, etc) is extended by charging small amounts every night as opposed to one large charge once a week. It’s better for all batteries to charge every day.
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And to clarify, I'm not confirming LFP batteries at this point. Just saying if that were the case (as an example) you would charge a little differently.
For me it was this statement "By the time Scout's come out, they will have NACS and access to the Tesla charging network" that was good news.
I made a major change to the Lightning. There are some little things like electrical, insulation, and maybe a bit more, but the major work is done.
Every pickup I’ve personally owned I’ve had a bed cap on it. This is mostly because an open bed invites excess dust and I’ve never really liked tonneau covers. This time I tried a tonneau cover and after about 18 months of it, I decided that I really prefer bed caps.
Before, naked from the factory (also when my workshop had just been finished).
With the tonneau, no rack.
Tonneau and rack.
And now, with the bed cap. The superstrut on the cap was only for lifting the cap to install it. I’ll be removing it and installing solar panels above, and maybe on the sides. We may install/build a bed platform inside, or I may install a full-pull tray.
Every pickup I’ve personally owned I’ve had a bed cap on it. This is mostly because an open bed invites excess dust and I’ve never really liked tonneau covers. This time I tried a tonneau cover and after about 18 months of it, I decided that I really prefer bed caps.
Before, naked from the factory (also when my workshop had just been finished).
With the tonneau, no rack.
Tonneau and rack.
And now, with the bed cap. The superstrut on the cap was only for lifting the cap to install it. I’ll be removing it and installing solar panels above, and maybe on the sides. We may install/build a bed platform inside, or I may install a full-pull tray.
Did that come with a knockout for a gun turret?
Nope. I’ll even have to cut out some entry for solar.Did that come with a knockout for a gun turret?
Looks great, what's the weight on that bad larry? Comparable to fiberglass?
I used to love having a cap and a platform (for a futon mattress with storage underneath for gear) the back in the ole' days. Now I think I get more utility out of my bed without the Cap, but that will be a debatable item on the Terra for sure, esp now that we have good solar options.
I used to love having a cap and a platform (for a futon mattress with storage underneath for gear) the back in the ole' days. Now I think I get more utility out of my bed without the Cap, but that will be a debatable item on the Terra for sure, esp now that we have good solar options.
The cap itself is about 330 pounds, somewhat more than fiberglass, but also much more useable, and more modular. IMO. Our truck’s cargo capacity is still around 1800 more pounds, so I’m not worried about excess weight.
I decided against glass on the side doors. We’ll see how I like that once it’s in use. I think I can replace the doors with glass, though, so I won’t need to replace the entire cap. I have a small utility trailer that often takes the place of the bed anyway, so I don’t think I’ll find myself regretting doing away with the tonneau cover.
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