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    Just tested a Prime... dumb questions

    Can't help you with the technical stuff, still have to look everything up in the manuals!! However, I can help with the back cover. We got a...
    Post by: RovinRon, Feb 1, 2023 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Is 50/50 a possibility?

    We have a 2017 Prime for our winter residence in West Valley of Phoenix. For our type of driving there it has been perfect. Runs on the traction...
    Post by: RovinRon, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    My High Mileage '08 Prius needs a new battery

    Far from an expert, but I would have 12 volt house battery checked first. Lot less expensive!!
    Post by: RovinRon, Aug 10, 2022 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Considering a Prime

    Post by: RovinRon, Jul 20, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    LE/XLE Prime vs Prius LE (with BSM, IPA)

    Get all the safety options you can!! Will NEVER have another care without it, especially at my age!! You won't regret it.
    Post by: RovinRon, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    "Why I truly don't give a [poop emoji] about high gasoline prices"

    I'm not a graph/data type of guy, I still don't know how to bring those tricky things up on our 2017 PP screen yet!! However, we are thrilled...
    Post by: RovinRon, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    New owner of Prius Prime

    Please don't take this as an insult, but did you look under the small storage unit in the trunk? They will fit length wise in there. Our 2017...
    Post by: RovinRon, Mar 22, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Fun article about the Prius and Ire of enthusiasts...

    Interesting and fun read. I always chuckle when these "car reviewers" always attempt to impress you at the start with previous "real cars",...
    Post by: RovinRon, Mar 11, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Is it time to get solar panels?

    Wait a minute!! I'm 81 and still going strong!! We put them on our winter home here in AZ several years ago and we will be caught up within the...
    Post by: RovinRon, Feb 18, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Are Prius Prime falling behind the curve?

    First, I am NO source for predicting what will happen with battery/electric cars! FWIW - here are some observations that I have been forming....
    Post by: RovinRon, Jan 22, 2022 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    12 volt battery charging regimen

    We have a 2017 Prime that we leave in AZ. during the spring and summer. Of course our manuals are down there! Can someone describe where the 12...
    Post by: RovinRon, Aug 23, 2021 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    How Often are you doing a Prime Traction Battery 120v Recharge

    We have a PP for our winter home in AZ. We plug it in after everytime we drive it. The vast majority of our driving down there, the vast...
    Post by: RovinRon, Jul 13, 2021 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Long term 4 months parking and battery

    Hope this isn't that far off topic. Any recommendations for a 12V charger to use when leaving our PP and V for 4-5 months at a time? As I was...
    Post by: RovinRon, Jul 8, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Charging When Plugged In

    Thanks - I had read that in the manuals about the traction battery. I'm assuming that the start battery is the usual lead-acid type.
    Post by: RovinRon, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Charging When Plugged In

    Opps, also please pardon my lack of knowledge with a trickle charger. If I remember, the idea of a trickle charger will first bring the battery...
    Post by: RovinRon, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)