Well, No and Yes, Initially got an email heads from FedEx, on 12/26, and they said it would arrive by 12/30/2024. It did not indicate Ford in the message, by it was from Dearborn, Mi, so my fingers were crossed. Then I got multiple text messages from FedEx and they said it would arrive 12/28...
Mine arrived yesterday :)
Shipped 12/26, 04:31 PM
Delivered 12/29, 02:56 PM
Order #FAE:90039204
Order Placed: 3/1/2024
E-mail Est. ship: December 2024 (originally promised November)
It is a solid weighty device. Have not tested it yet.
Wishing A Happy New Year and Patience for those who are...
Mike, I feel for your loss and I wish you solace and a that your wife rests in peace.
I lost my wife to cancer in 2014, and your story brought me tears.
I too plan for lots of boondocking next year and beyond in my Lightning as part of my ongoing recovery journey and I wish that we both find...
I choose my electricity supplier here in PA* and have been using various 100% renewable āplansā ever they were available, like more than a decade. Sometimes I pay more, sometimes I pay less** than the ādefault supplierā. Not wanting to be nosy, just curious, I checked the internet, and wonder...
I vote a resounding YES for 3 reasons:
1. The Drive is ridiculously FUN, responsive, quiet, quick and enjoyable compared to any ICE. Can you say 1-pedal drive (I know some may hate it, not me)?
2. Efficiency = EVās are like 90 efficient delivering āfuelā to motion - ICE? Lucky to get 20% of...
Hey Mario,
Yes, you can find electric wood splitters! Me and my wood-burning buddy bought our splitter more than 10 years ago from Ram Splitter. It has served us flawlessly, producing 8 to 12 cords a year with no major issues, AND no sparkplugs, gas, oil, no choking (in two ways), no sore...
Hi Sam,
I assume you are asking abut my camper, not my Lightning ;).
ORU Designs USA has a a good website to configure and price their campers. The full pop-up model, with hard tent sides, is the Bruin, and it ranges from 9 to 13.5K depending on trim and options. Info is here...
I am happy to post info and images here of my ORU Designs USA pop-up camper cap installed on my Lightning. This is a major step in realizing my envisioned Lightning Overland Vehicle. It took way longer than expected to receive it, as manufacturing and shipping logistics seemed to delay it at...
Wow, that awning looks quite impressive and looks good. In its stock design with vertical frame legs, it does not look compatible with our pickup truck format; but Iām sure you could rig it in a way that would work.
I'm considering using 300W of flexible 100W CIGS panels on my roof, such as...
Hi Mort, I love your approach to meeting our common objective for fossil free camping! Your rig is a cool retro solution. I like you plans to install solar for gathering 30 miles a day and would like to follow your progress. I too am working on a to plan to install solar generation including...
Hey Mario! Thatās a great story that you prepared for Four Wheel Campers. I look forward to updates of your adventures and continued overland mods. Happy Trails!
My ORU Designs USA pop-up camper is scheduled to arrive next week.
Yes! I ended up getting one of these, a 3-ton Power Puller, with synthetic rope, Made in USA by Wyeth. Have not had to use it yetā¦. But it avoids needs to modify or replace the bumper and air dam, mount a heavy winch, and having to run a high ampacity 12V connection. This, a tow strap, tree...
Hey Mario, thanks for the reply. Good news on the antennas and that your are having more adventures.
Sadly, I experienced a delay in getting my camperā¦. Delivery it is now expected later this monthā¦
Iām curious how well my Lighting will do off-roading with a camper, so Its good to know you...
Thanks for the info about your trailer towing experience. Looks like your range was reduced 40%, which is what we were hearing when the Lightnings were first hitting the roads.
I agree with all your great reasons why camping with a Lightning is great use of the vehicles 1000,s of watts on...
Well said TRP. This is the crux of it. There is so much anti-EV news and sentiment out there that this simple truth is lost.
The other thing most EV resistant ICE drivers donāt realize that a typical EV owner with home charging capabilities only requires āon the road chargingā less than 10%...