Should I Take The Plunge?

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Picked up our pre-registered Max Pro for 10% off list from Marshall VW Reading. New would have been 6 months, discount and vw pcp contribution came to about about the same but there was a declining value of our trade in car over the 6 months. Wasn’t a difficult decision, especially as we would have ordered exactly the same spec new.
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Well I have taken the plunge and will be picking up a 3 week old Max Pro Performance on Sunday. My old Golf R has gone to my wife’s nephew and he is over the moon. Will let you know how I get on, on my first long drive back to Swanage. Am researching a home charger and thinking about a Pod Point, but concerned that their guarantee only applies if installed by their own electricians, my brother-in-law is a qualified electrician and I would want him to do it. Roll on Sunday 🀞
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DorsetDC wrote: ↑Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:55 pm Well I have taken the plunge and will be picking up a 3 week old Max Pro Performance on Sunday. My old Golf R has gone to my wife’s nephew and he is over the moon. Will let you know how I get on, on my first long drive back to Swanage. Am researching a home charger and thinking about a Pod Point, but concerned that their guarantee only applies if installed by their own electricians, my brother-in-law is a qualified electrician and I would want him to do it. Roll on Sunday 🀞

Great! I've pretty much plumped for the Hypervolt charger, which might be worth you looking at if you haven't already.
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I’ve decided on Hypervolt myself. Been in touch with them but too early to order yet. Please post how it all went. They seem to get very good reviews.
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smuj wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:10 pm I’ve decided on Hypervolt myself. Been in touch with them but too early to order yet. Please post how it all went. They seem to get very good reviews.

Will do!
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Ta!
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Have just got back from picking up my Max Pro from Marshall’s at Aylesbury, battled 135 miles through torrential rain and flooded roads and arrived back safely and my first impressions are …..
I am a very happy person and now know I have made the right decision when replacing my Golf R. Marshalls did me an amazing deal and the car had only done 80 miles. Driving back I now realise all the benefits of the driver assist systems, and how good the ride and handling are. Brother-in-law is coming over tomorrow to look at charger installation and thanks to your recommendations I will be looking at the Hypervolt. Plugged into a granny charger overnight and looking forward to my next journey. Just one thing, is it ok to leave the charger socket plugged in and exposed to the elements?
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Yes (assuming you mean car socket not the 3pin!)
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DorsetDC wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:05 pm Have just got back from picking up my Max Pro from Marshall’s at Aylesbury, battled 135 miles through torrential rain and flooded roads and arrived back safely and my first impressions are …..
I am a very happy person and now know I have made the right decision when replacing my Golf R. Marshalls did me an amazing deal and the car had only done 80 miles. Driving back I now realise all the benefits of the driver assist systems, and how good the ride and handling are. Brother-in-law is coming over tomorrow to look at charger installation and thanks to your recommendations I will be looking at the Hypervolt. Plugged into a granny charger overnight and looking forward to my next journey. Just one thing, is it ok to leave the charger socket plugged in and exposed to the elements?
Yes, however make sure your charger is IP54 or IP65. I bought a charger from Amazon that was highly rated, and also a waterproof extension cable. They have both been out in the recent storms and were fine. Because I am risk averse, I put inverted plastic tubs over the charger and the extension plug socket. I also dont put them on the ground, as a puddle might build up. I just put them both on two garden chairs.

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DorsetDC wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:05 pm Have just got back from picking up my Max Pro from Marshall’s at Aylesbury, battled 135 miles through torrential rain and flooded roads and arrived back safely and my first impressions are …..
I am a very happy person and now know I have made the right decision when replacing my Golf R. Marshalls did me an amazing deal and the car had only done 80 miles. Driving back I now realise all the benefits of the driver assist systems, and how good the ride and handling are. Brother-in-law is coming over tomorrow to look at charger installation and thanks to your recommendations I will be looking at the Hypervolt. Plugged into a granny charger overnight and looking forward to my next journey. Just one thing, is it ok to leave the charger socket plugged in and exposed to the elements?

I’m glad you’re happy with it!

In general you only need to worry about keeping the 3pin end dry on a granny - everything else is nearly always watertight with a good quality charger and there is no risk in leaving the charger plugged into the car end in rainy conditions.
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colonelpurple wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:04 am
Because I am risk averse, I put inverted plastic tubs over the charger and the extension plug socket. I also dont put them on the ground, as a puddle might build up. I just put them both on two garden chairs.

rgds

I might suggest a Dribox for the truly risk averse instead of the tubs and chairs solution? :-D
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Utumno wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:46 pm
I might suggest a Dribox for the truly risk averse instead of the tubs and chairs solution? :-D
I wouldn't use one as the charger might overheat. Needs airflow
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