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Firn replied to the thread Preparing for road trip.Speed Exterior temp (which includes air density AND heater usage) Wind All have a greater effect than weight. The change on rolling... -
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Firn replied to the thread Check your coolant… now! Super low on ‘24 lightning..That tiny amount is no issue. You can also by a $1 jug of distilled water from any grocery store to dilute it yourself. Coolant has a...
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Firn replied to the thread Preparing for road trip.Sure, but the difference is when I need directions its because I'm involved with the act of driving, and they are literally doing nothing.
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Firn replied to the thread Preparing for road trip.Great advice all around. Only thing I'll add is to have your passenger learn the tools too. You will need to adapt on the road, having...
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Firn reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen??? with
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Will add that I think it also only affects the ICE at this point - and started this year or last. Our 22-24's should not have any... -
Firn replied to the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen???.Posted somewhere here was that the Ford TRON system is only on critical modules (safety, etc). I think hvac would be ok.
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Ford is currently running a buy 3 get 1 for $1 promotion from 9/15 through the end of the month. I believe it's nationwide but dealers...
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Firn reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen??? with Like.
I have looked into this - having built an Arduino canbus controller for my old F-150. In the winter, I want the heated seat and steering...
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Firn replied to the thread Did a Test Tow with my 26' Camper/Trailer/Toy Hauler.Yes
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Firn replied to the thread Did a Test Tow with my 26' Camper/Trailer/Toy Hauler.I'm quite surprised by the low efficiency with that setup. Pulling our dutchman i was up closer to .95 and although that has more weight...
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Firn replied to the thread Auto Headlights Kicking Into Manual intermittently and Causing Me to Brightlight Oncoming Vehicles.OP, get a camera on the dash showing what is happening. Or, if the switch itself changes position/indication video tape that. .. I...
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I don't think people realize how big of a deal that is. After the free trial ran out, GM wanted/wants $60 per month from me to join...
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Firn replied to the thread Debate regarding braking, regen, and brake light illumination..Carscanner has a PID for brake line pressure. I verified that 1pd drive does not use friction brakes, not until the last 1mph or so to...
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Firn replied to the thread Debate regarding braking, regen, and brake light illumination..There is one caveat to this. It does not illuminated the brake light in two pedal drive mode, even in Sport. Typically it wouldn't...
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Firn replied to the thread Debate regarding braking, regen, and brake light illumination..You have been proved wrong on this so many times now I think YOU need to test it. I know that I HAVE tested it, we have even shown you...
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I quit reading all the reports of solid state batteries. My expectation of actually seeing these batteries on the road in cars is 10+...
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Firn replied to the thread Add physical climate controls to Lightning with big screen???.I expect the HVAC controls are run through CAN, if so it should be possible to build such a system. Not exactly just adding some buttons...
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Firn replied to the thread Air conditioning wants to be on all the time.So I have to ask, how is that better? I get the controls are more direct, but it requires MORE interaction, not less. That and you would...
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Firn replied to the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/diesel-heater-new-video-of-it-running.12863/ If you had not yet seen this thread.
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Firn reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Like.
You'll be happy to know I've already made provisions for valve control to add a heat exchanger to utilize the waste heat from the...
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Firn replied to the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.I wouldn't consider it in any way as "going back", not anymore than eating one French fry is the same as consuming a super sized big Mac...
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Firn replied to the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.To each their own, but IMO dropping $5,000 to get less than 50 miles of range and then have to wait for that to recharge (it likely wont...
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Firn reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Love.
We aim to make it 100% plug and Play. So, if you had any concerns like that you could unplug and uninstall it before taking your truck...
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Firn replied to the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.There is another thread with more info...
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Firn replied to the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing.Plots showing the increase in range for a 10kw external feed, and a 19kw external (the ac charging limits of our trucks). This is for...
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Firn reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Love.
So many people watching this project don't understand that range extending an EV with an ICE is an occasional needed thing by a small...
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Firn reacted to RLXXI's post in the thread Priority Update - BCM-24.5.1 - Convenient Frunk Closing with Like.
Mine typically shows from 10.2-10.5.
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Firn reacted to gregoryhcain's post in the thread 2025 lariat first time use of a fast charger slower than expected. with Like.
Not uncommon at EA chargers. Some of them are derated while awaiting maintenance. Try a Tesla V4 Supercharger when you are at 40% SOC...
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Firn reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extender for F-150 Lightning) - Testing with Love.
Martin is about ready to take the first real road trip with this system towing, so look for that in a few weeks.
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Firn replied to the thread XLT cheaper than Pro?.That is Fords website and it says "Starting at". Yes, the XLT is SR but so is the base Pro, and I believe the dual chargers are an option.
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Firn replied to the thread Priority Update - BCM-24.5.1 - Convenient Frunk Closing.Before losses, so right around 10kw to the battery
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Remember, the US is the third largest automobile market and our manufactures are global players. The top two markets have SIGNIFICANTLY...
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Firn replied to the thread 2025 lariat first time use of a fast charger slower than expected..This is rather slow for the Lightning. Generally speaking below 60% SOC or so the Lightning will charge at ~180kw for a few minutes and...
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I just wanted to comment on renting a truck for those occasional trips perhaps with a trailer. I would much rather have MY truck, with...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.We also need to not forget that something like the 2.7l v6 is capable of driving a full size pickup, and capable of driving a full size...
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Firn reacted to flabrent's post in the thread MotorTrend 2022 Lightning Lariat 3-Year Verdict: Plenty to Love, Little to Hate with Wow.
Where I live in Florida, the local power company has a pretty good deal for EV owners. Unlimited off peak, weekends and holidays...
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Firn reacted to RocketGhost's post in the thread MotorTrend 2022 Lightning Lariat 3-Year Verdict: Plenty to Love, Little to Hate with Like.
I wish the author had expanded the cost analysis with examples for different electricity costs around the country. It's great they...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Yes, 70kw is just over 90hp. It was a $16,000 accessory that had to be installed and removed at a Tesla service center.
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Let's not forget that they rank at the bottom of nearly every reliability scale and their actual electric outing was their frigging halo...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Counterpoint, as someone who has taken a few roadtrips (half a dozen or so) the time spent charging IS an impact. Because of the...
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Since your response was positive and constructive, let me amplify mine: I drive long distances mostly for purpose, not vacations. I...
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Firn reacted to Lpotter86's post in the thread Next Gen F-150 Lightning Spied w/8 Lug Wheels & Hub Motors (Larger Battery?) Benchmarking Cybertruck with Like.
Looks like air struts in the front.
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Firn reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Like.
Ditto, I bought the Lightning SR as replacement for my Ram 2500 - and around town short haul low speed the Lighting puts that Ram to...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Depends on the baseline efficiency. I quick threw the issue at gpt to get this plot of range at various efficiencies. This assumes you...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.It won't be "100 pounds", you are talking of a system that has to deliver 70kw continuously. Engine, fuel and emissions systems, fuel...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.@Ford Motor Company, you would sure as heck sell a LOT more SR packs if one could extend the range when needed. Guys here on the forum...
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That makes a billion times more sense. That would open up the market to many more people. Like those that stay around town most of the...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.The point is to rent a generator (not buy a more expensive vehicle). I could use my truck, my setup, (my insurance) to tow my travel...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.I know I'm a broken record here but I want a (Ford certified) external generator connection. Let me RENT a generator for the few times...
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Firn replied to the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner?.As fast as it will poll the sensors. With about 40 pids being monitored that seems to be around once every 2 seconds. I have a LOT of...
