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PlugShare.com shows LindaK in Morro Bay. That spot gets you closer than SLO.TonyWilliams said:Still looking for anything to plug in near Cambria, California
PlugShare.com shows LindaK in Morro Bay. That spot gets you closer than SLO.TonyWilliams said:Still looking for anything to plug in near Cambria, California
LEAFer said:PlugShare.com shows LindaK in Morro Bay. That spot gets you closer than SLO.TonyWilliams said:Still looking for anything to plug in near Cambria, California
TryTonyWilliams said:Too far away from Big Sur. I've got a campground there, but now I'm thinking get a hotel in Cambria and use the Big Campground for just the charge.
LEAFer said:TryTonyWilliams said:Too far away from Big Sur. I've got a campground there, but now I'm thinking get a hotel in Cambria and use the Big Campground for just the charge.
Best Western Plus Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
9415 Hearst Drive
San Simeon, CA 93452
(805) 927-4688
Ask if they have charging for EVs, and/or laundry facility (240V) near parking.
abasile said:Alas, while we were passing through Cambria in our LEAF, we physically checked for L2 at the Rabobank but didn't find any. As you may know, Morro Dunes RV Park has 50 amp service.
We stayed there one night. It's nothing fancy, but clean enough, and across the road from the beach and close to Morro Rock and the town. They charged us the "tent site" rate, but let me park the LEAF at a different spot with 50 amps after I explained that we have a "50 amp" adapter.TonyWilliams said:Just talked to Stuart at Morro Dunes RV, and he's going to make sure I can plug in. It took several rounds of back and forth to convince them that I don't need the "car plug-in" like they have at Target in San Luis Obisbo (where I will charge also).
Maybe try contacting the Chamber of Commerce in each town, and mention that there's already been some "EV tourism" in the area.TonyWilliams said:95 miles to Big Sur... It's going to be very, very close. Sure wish something would pop up in Cambria or San Simeon.
:shock: OUCH! ( never mind ... sorry )TonyWilliams said:$239 min per night, won't let me charge.
We stayed in San Simeon in one of the cheap motels on the east side of the highway back in March. $64 for three and two queen beds - I think it was the Motel 6, which is the furthest south. That was their off-season, so I'm sure the rates are more now - max. room rate was something like $200. We chose it because it had the biggest rooms and was the same price as the others, plus it had a cheap, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at an on-site restaurant.TonyWilliams said:abasile said:Alas, while we were passing through Cambria in our LEAF, we physically checked for L2 at the Rabobank but didn't find any. As you may know, Morro Dunes RV Park has 50 amp service.
Just talked to Stuart at Morro Dunes RV, and he's going to make sure I can plug in. It took several rounds of back and forth to convince them that I don't need the "car plug-in" like they have at Target in San Luis Obisbo (where I will charge also).
95 miles to Big Sur... It's going to be very, very close. Sure wish something would pop up in Cambria or San Simeon.
Morro Bay - RV Park, 1700 Embarcadero 805-772-2722
You might also try calling during regular business hours, and talk to a live person.TonyWilliams said:Ok, I sent this email to the Cambria Chamber of Commerce
TonyWilliams said:Ok, I sent this email to the Cambria Chamber of Commerce:
I'm driving through your lovely hamlet on Thursday, June 14, with my Nissan LEAF 100% electric car. I'm looking for approximately one hour of time at a sympathetic merchant's electrical outlet. I will be happy to pay to use that outlet. I can accept any voltage, however I prefer 240 volts like used on clothes dryers, air conditioners or RV parks.
I want to be clear, since this seems to confuse folks, that I do NOT need or want a site dedicated to electric cars. Obviously, none are available in your town, hence my request.
Nubo said:You might want to inquire at Lucia Lodge
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Given their history they might welcome the idea. In fact it would be the perfect site for a DC station at some point, imho.
You may also want to check out auto repair shops, as they may have 240V outlets. I've also seen auto lifts with L6-20 outlets on them. I don't know if that's because those shops work with LEAFs or L6-20 outlets are common on car lifts. Welding or metal fabrication / machine shops are likely to have 240V outlets. Think of other businesses that might have a handy 240V outlet. If you're talking to the chamber of commerce at Cambria, they may have some outdoor outlets in public spaces, parks or city buildings that they might let you plug into by prior arrangement, especially if this is more of a public event or meeting instead of just an inddividual getting electricity from the city which runs into issues with the city having issues accepting payment or the issues of giving something to an individual...TonyWilliams said:Ok, I sent this email to the Cambria Chamber of Commerce:
I'm driving through your lovely hamlet on Thursday, June 14, with my Nissan LEAF 100% electric car. I'm looking for approximately one hour of time at a sympathetic merchant's electrical outlet. I will be happy to pay to use that outlet. I can accept any voltage, however I prefer 240 volts like used on clothes dryers, air conditioners or RV parks.
I want to be clear, since this seems to confuse folks, that I do NOT need or want a site dedicated to electric cars. Obviously, none are available in your town, hence my request.
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