Also a good option and very reasonably priced. The only problem with that one is it doesn't work on 120v, so you'd still need to carry the Rav's included cable for that, and it's not adjustable, so you can't use it on a 15- or 20-amp circuit.miimura said:Don't forget the recently released Clipper Creek LCS-25P. Very portable and completely turnkey 5kW travel charger. The configuration linked here uses a standard clothes dryer plug. If you go with the L6-30 Twist Lock version you can get any adapter you need from EVSEadapters.com.
FYI this is the same as the "2013 Leaf EVSE" I mentioned. Do make sure that it's a 2013 version, as the 2011/2012 ones won't work with the Rav.4EVEREV said:If you need a reliable and durable cord the Panasonic is hands down the winner.
It's 20 amps, so it's exactly half the speed.RAV4Elly said:How fast does the Clipper Creek charge compared with the Leviton 40 AMP charger?
miimura said:Don't forget the recently released Clipper Creek LCS-25P. Very portable and completely turnkey 5kW travel charger. The configuration linked here uses a standard clothes dryer plug. If you go with the L6-30 Twist Lock version you can get any adapter you need from EVSEadapters.com.
Adapters can be made from any-to-any. However, as a turnkey solution, buying the LCS-25P with the L6-30 Twist Lock is good because of the turnkey adapters readily available from the above linked vendor. If you buy the appropriate 8ga cord, you can make your own adapters with parts from Home Depot or Orchard Supply. Cord terminating Plugs and sockets are available that require only screwdrivers for assembly. In the same way, you can make yourself a NEMA 14-30 extension cord if you need a few more feet to reach your car from your dryer outlet.EVlearner said:I checked my dryer outlet plug and it is the 14-30R, exactly like the picture. Engraved into the area around the plug says "30A 125V-250V". So I think the LCS-25 P would work for me, that is, as long as my car is within 25 feet of the plug.miimura said:Don't forget the recently released Clipper Creek LCS-25P. Very portable and completely turnkey 5kW travel charger. The configuration linked here uses a standard clothes dryer plug. If you go with the L6-30 Twist Lock version you can get any adapter you need from EVSEadapters.com.
Question - is this specific LCS 25P 14-30R able to be used with adapters also so it can work on other type of outlets (at RV parks, etc). I saw you mentioned the L6-30 twist lock only.
I need to check if the tax credit from Fed can be used on the LCS 25P too or just for those that are hard wired installed. It looks like a reasonable option esp if the credit can be applied.
Thanks in advance.
If you plan to use the LCS-25 as your primary home EVSE, realize that it will not work with the car's on-board timer. The car assumes any EVSE with a 20amp or less pilot signal is a 120v EVSE, so it will think you require much, much longer to charge than you really do.EVlearner said:I checked my dryer outlet plug and it is the 14-30R, exactly like the picture. Engraved into the area around the plug says "30A 125V-250V". So I think the LCS-25 P would work for me, that is, as long as my car is within 25 feet of the plug.
I have been using a single departure time slot on Sunday afternoon on the car's charge timer system. I'm using RavCharge.com to start a charge each night after the start of my Off-Peak electric rates. It works well for me, as it should with the LCS-25. The only drawback is that if you start with a low enough battery level, The LCS-25 may not allow the car to finish charging before the end of your Off-Peak rate period. If you know the battery level is low, you can manually start the charge earlier so that it will be fully charged by the time you leave in the morning. Neither the car nor RavCharge have a way to stop the charging at a specific time to prevent over-running the Off-Peak rates.fooljoe said:If you plan to use the LCS-25 as your primary home EVSE, realize that it will not work with the car's on-board timer. The car assumes any EVSE with a 20amp or less pilot signal is a 120v EVSE, so it will think you require much, much longer to charge than you really do.EVlearner said:I checked my dryer outlet plug and it is the 14-30R, exactly like the picture. Engraved into the area around the plug says "30A 125V-250V". So I think the LCS-25 P would work for me, that is, as long as my car is within 25 feet of the plug.
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