Thanks, Ford, for 7.2 kW Pro Power Onboard PPO

[Tony Burgh]

Just another occurrence of PPO saving the day.

Straight line gusts of over 60 mph wrecked havoc with local power lines and internet is western PA the past few days. We lost power for 48 hours because other damage took precedence.

Mild temperatures meant we only needed sporadic heat along with lights and appliances.

The Lightning performed admirably to the point of keeping the hot tub at 102°F and the beer fridge beside it at 42°F.

Good work, Ford.

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[MountainAlive]

Don’t forget the coffee maker. Can’t live without that too.

 

[Maineiac12]

That’s nice about the hot tub. Mine’s on a 50A breaker so I can’t run it with the 30A pro power.

 

[PA Lightning]

Same storm will be in our area in about 4 hrs. Have the Lightning and extension cords ready if needed.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I used mine for the first time a week ago. You never know what can happen to cause a power outage. Ours was caused by a car wreck that took a pole down.

I was able to run cords to the fridge and some fans. Also Ran a long one upstairs so the kids could watch TV and have fans on.

Was really awesome to know I had the ability to do it and not have to have the truck running.

 

[K6CCC]

The Lightning performed admirably to the point of keeping the hot tub at 102°F and the beer fridge beside it at 42°F.

I see you have your priorities right!

 

[Tony Burgh]

I see you have your priorities right!

Thanks. Unfortunately, my wife disagrees with you.

 

[hajalie24]

I wish Ford didn't fragment the models on this truck so much. Would have loved to have the 7.2kw PPO

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

I wish Ford didn't fragment the models on this truck so much. Would have loved to have the 7.2kw PPO

You can do quite a lot with the 2.4... The few things I had connected usage was showing 300 watts max.

THe trucks like mine actually have the 2.4 plus the 7.2.. they have two inverters. THe only way to use all 9.6 in conjunction is the FOrd charge station with their home backup system. The 7.2 runs all the bed outlets and the 2.4 runs all the interior outlets including the Frunk.

If I had an outage and needed power I wouldnt hesitate to use as much of the 2.4 I could. I am pretty sure it would be plenty for most anybody that needed power when you didnt have any.

 

[Maquis]

You can do quite a lot with the 2.4... The few things I had connected usage was showing 300 watts max.

THe trucks like mine actually have the 2.4 plus the 7.2.. they have two inverters. THe only way to use all 9.6 in conjunction is the FOrd charge station with their home backup system. The 7.2 runs all the bed outlets and the 2.4 runs all the interior outlets including the Frunk.

If I had an outage and needed power I wouldnt hesitate to use as much of the 2.4 I could. I am pretty sure it would be plenty for most anybody that needed power when you didnt have any.

One thing to keep in mind is that the 2.4 inverter is 120V only. No possibility to power 240V loads directly.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

One thing to keep in mind is that the 2.4 inverter is 120V only. No possibility to power 240V loads directly.

I know but in an emergency power is power. 240 is your AC, dryer and stove unless you have gas like I do.. and even with 7.2 you may not be able to run your HVAC without a soft start.

As long as I can save the food in my fridge and have some power to use some things.. Im good.

 

[Maquis]

I know but in an emergency power is power. 240 is your AC, dryer and stove unless you have gas like I do.. and even with 7.2 you may not be able to run your HVAC without a soft start.

As long as I can save the food in my fridge and have some power to use some things.. Im good.

For sure. I just wanted to mention it because not everyone is aware of it.

 

[Montecarlossfan]

Love the pro power , had wind through here and about 1am lights out , plugged it the bed outlet , switched over and back to sleep. The best part is the electricity cost is basically the same (obviously some efficiency loss) compared to gasoline generator operating costs.

 

[hturnerfamily]

you've all forgotten to carry your microwave : ) my truck bed is full of 'kitchen appliances'...

after seeing all the new advertisements for such capable and compact counter-top appliances, I asked my wife if we even need a stove and oven any more... everything is 120v.

 

[kstype]

One of the best features of the truck!

I have used PPO 5-6 times to power our home’s critical circuits over the last 3 years. We have a well pump and we both work from home so keeping power on is a must.

Last year was an eye opener because our neighbor 5 houses down literally burned down his house because his portable gas generator was too close to the siding and started a fire.

Thank God they were all ok but they have been in an Air B&B since then and their home is still not rebuilt…

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