DAY 1 - HERE WE GO AGAIN


This photo is from our first charger stop at a SHEETZ in Farmville, VA. There were no pull-in bays, so we pulled in sideways, leaving 4 spots still open. It was that or disconnect, which seemed stupid. I should make note of miles and state of charge. Starting tomorrow I will. 

It's all so new as we have had the trailer since November 2022, three weeks ago, we traded in our (Tesla) Model 3 for a Model X (SUV) that can pull the trailer. That way we could keep our lovely truck, but not chance another cross country trip with her. 

So, there will be lots of charging info as well as camping info in this year's blog.

The first leg of the trip had to be cut from 2 weeks to 1, so we are going straight across and (other than tonight) are staying at KOAs all the way through. So the "East to West" leg will be mostly about charging & performance data (re: towing with an "X") and [brief] KOA reviews.

As usual, we have 3 parts to our trip. The first is East to West. Then California South to North. Then, West to East via Northern (ish) route.

CHARGING:

We stopped in Farmville (photo above)

Only two stops were needed because it was a short day and we left home with 100%, but it made me think that I should keep track of the stats for those considering a cross country trip in an EV while towing. So I'll start noting the stats for our charging.

Then Roanoke, where we could pull in to make it even easier.  We pulled in right next to a twin of Susan's. (Our X is named Susan, after the first companion in the Doctor Who series. She is the Doctor's granddaughter.)


The other X's driver pointed to the T.A.R.D.I.S. and gave me "two thumbs up." 

The Roanoke charger is also in a SHEETZ parking lot. Lots of room and pretty fast charge. 


Our first stop for the night, "High Plains BBQ" (Harvest Host site, so no hookups) is in Wytheville, VA.  We had pulled pork on grilled bun and collards, potato salad, cole slaw, 3-bean salad. All from scratch and delicious!




Friendly service and a nice level site with an amazing view.

Tomorrow, it's Nashville, TN KOA.

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