DaveInKansas said:
I would sure like to join in a get-together, if you wouldn't mind having me. I met Tom at the car show on Sunday and would like to meet the rest of the KC area Leaf drivers. With a little advance notice I shouldn't have any problem being available. When the time gets closer, just let me know what to bring and where this would take place.
I don't have an upgraded ESVE at this time, and not sure if I will anytime real soon. Still considering options and pondering various scenarios. I usually don't make quick decisions, but did when I got the car, which still surprises me.
Thanks a bunch.
Dave
Dave -- from and other Dave -- you are certainly welcome. Indeed, as much as I am ambivalent about my Leaf at times from a theoretical standpoint, it a really nice car to drive day in and day out. So a little KC area fan club is in order.
I think all agree that if we do this in Summer, its best to do afternoon/evening hours, in spite of the lure of "charging at midday with solar". We could put it off till say September anyhow, which might assure us some cooler weather.
I am game, but not a great organizer. How about people either post here (and risk cluttering the thread in a public way) or better yet, send me an email to david at hermannsonline dot com, which is my personal email.
All Leafs invited, and for that matter, if anyone knows a Volt or any other EV owner of a different ilk, invite them too.
Aside: I just constructed two "Quick 240V" devices. See the EVSE thread for more info, but basically there is a company that sells a device that allows you to find two 120v outlets on opposite sides of your main panel, then combines them to a 20A 240 plug. There are instructions how to build this from parts on the EVSE sub forum. I am a sucker for electrical projects, and when I found that the parts were cheaper if I bought enough for two, I bought for two. Mind you, I need zero!
So I now can plug up to two cars in with proper EVSE, plus as many as 4 more at 240V around the property!
I also have an idea -- if anyone is enamored with the "quick 240v" device, I will silent auction if off at our get together, all proceeds to mynissanleaf.com Do I have any takers?