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These adapters come in a cardboard box. This leaves it suspetable to damage or dust/grime. I found a case that the adapter will fit in perfectly. Harbor Freight sells it and it is the Apache 1800. I purchased it for $12.95 plus tax. It is waterproof and has enough space for the supplied...

I have 9K watts of solar panels using net metering. Unfortunately, my utility has completely turned off allowing me to grow more panels. I am thinking of purchasing a 48V, off grid setup to charge my Lightning. I can charge using a 120V AC plug or a 30A 220v Dryer type plug. The 120V only...

This article (. Motor Trend Article ) talks about a $18K cost to install Ford's backup system. My approach is to install a 220v female plug outside connected to my electrical box with a 40 amp circuit breaker. I did it myself for about $100, but is would probably cost 3-5 times more to have...

I have a FCSP set at 60 amps. When I start a charge, I go to the center console and set up the charge limit to 80%. The Lightning then computes a finish time for the charge. The problem is that the Lightning ignores the limit and continues to charge to 100%. I took the Lightning up to the...

I haven't read anything specific for the lightning battery, but general EV battery life management seems to be: - Keep the battery between 20% and 80% whenever possible. - Constant use of high current DC charging will reduce battery life. - Operating when it is too cold or too hot effects...