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  • maynard
    maynard reacted to robothero's post in the thread R2 Launch Watch with Like Like.
    The only extended warranty that I've found useful was AudiCare, paid for itself with some of the later service visits.
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    maynard reacted to J Alynn's post in the thread R2 Launch Watch with Like Like.
    I think cost of extended warranty will play a factor. We bought one for the Bronco and glad we did as it was problem after problem and...
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    maynard reacted to SpaceEVDriver's post in the thread R2 Launch Watch with Like Like.
    Extended warranties are for extended warranty companies to make money off of fear. Nearly 30 years ago, we started putting the money...
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    maynard reacted to strider's post in the thread R2 Launch Watch with Like Like.
    I have never purchased one for any of my EVs. In my experience, major EV components fail early or last a very long time. Things will...
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    maynard reacted to cyure's post in the thread R2 Launch Watch with Like Like.
    So Rivian has extended warranties, but for some reason they aren’t available in every state. Never having owned an EV before is an...
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    maynard reacted to dsoul79's post in the thread Front bench lower docking console with Like Like.
    They could actually do as well as the removable console, like on some of the 90's trucks. You pull a handle on the dash/flip down (looks...
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    maynard reacted to RodorW's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    We now have two cars that have built in wireless charging. The hornet has the phone very visible, but kind of tucked away where it is...
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    maynard reacted to Logan's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    Yeah, this is basically exclusive to wireless charging, particularly while its sunny out. Like you said though, just plugging it in...
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    maynard reacted to R1TVT's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    Ah, so sounds like this is an issue when wireless charging and leaving your phone in the sun mostly? I guess I just move my phone out of...
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    maynard reacted to Logan's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    I think I have an iphone... 14? 13? I don't really keep track/care. I can wirelessly charge with my phones case on it. But when it...
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    maynard reacted to mrgold35's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    Does iPhone have thick case or does the case have any metal for magnetic holder? I also have the larger 13 Max model and not sure if...
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    maynard reacted to Logan's post in the thread Phone cooler with Like Like.
    Not at all. It happens even in cars with the AC on at reasonable levels. I had this happen on my road trip to Utah recently. Phone...
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    maynard reacted to RodorW's post in the thread Please no erev! with Like Like.
    I think it’s important to consider the fact that a charge can vary from 5 minutes to 45+ minutes depending on how much charge you need...
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    maynard reacted to Mousehunter's post in the thread Please no erev! with Like Like.
    I recall, a very long time ago, that a 6-cylinder truck could tow. I don't fully understand reserving some of the battery for towing...
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    maynard reacted to Chuckles's post in the thread Please no erev! with Like Like.
    I haven't heard that, but I have read the Ram will draw from both the batteries and generator when maximum performance is desired...