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I think you're correct, and, at the same time, we're left without updated codex for these very new situations. I am still planning to get an isolation transformer set up to bring everything into total compliance. This current set up is for the outside chance that we get slammed by another...

It works! They used a four-prong plug with neutral and ground separated. Landed the aGate ground in the box. Have a feeling this is what Franklin is advising all around. But, I don't know. I'm just glad it works. Putting in a whole home surge protector. The Whitepaper is downloaded here...

Lemme tell ya, if that would solve this problem and get the power flowing, I'd pound a ground rod in next to the truck, attach the wire to the frame and call it a day. The electrician from the Solar company is coming on Thursday. I'll keep you guys in the loop.

Also... I mean, also... can't we just add a a local ground rod at the generator inlet to try to mitigate the disconnected ground at the cord/box juncture?? Or, would that double-up the ground even more, and continue the Goofy to a new level?

The last word from ChatGPT... "There’s a reason you’re seeing a lot of semi-hacks out there. The Ford Lightning's 240V Pro Power was never designed to interface with whole-home battery inverter systems as a traditional generator. But with care, Voltage Sense + isolation transformer or manual AC...

You and Uncle A.I. agree about several things here. The isolation transfer is intriguing, but I agree about the drawbacks... You are probably right about Franklinwh, and maybe why I can't get a response to my ticket. Here's what the sky brain said: Do these seem to be the only feasible fully...

Also, here's a shot of my Franklinwh app, with the EV doin nuthin. LOL!

Well, now I'm totally confused. Sugar Hollow Solar (they installed the system) is coming out Thursday, and I hope Franklinwh has given them a solid solution, because, damnit, people ARE successfully using this system with the truck, and in compliance with the regs... I guess. I'll report back...

Yeah, I'm never gonna take that step. Random find, but this is the SunRun schematic for the Ford Home Integration, V2H. (I've never heard a single good thing about it) It's interesting to see where the grounds follow, though. Like I said, I'm learnin' a lot! You electric gurus may find it...

Wow, this thread is encyclopedic is breadth. I hope folks find good use for this. Brilliant....

Thanks! I learn new stuff every day on this feed.

Very informative! Yeah, just removing grounds just seems to be where I draw the line. If it were a cheaper truck and cheaper house, or a workshop, I'd probably goof around with it, and get zapped.

It's great to hear from a Lightning owner. I have seen that set up! It would seem perfectly safe given both entities are grounded no matter what. The method does make me pause, just because of insurance and warranty issues, but damned if I wouldn't do it during another shit show like we had...

I have a feeling this post will be used for a long time. I can't thank you enough. It's an entire how-to pamphlet!

From everything I've seen this far, and the lack of anyone with a success story with the connection "as is" this does seem like a way to just get on with it. If I may ask your (and others') opinion further, just to verify from my non-electrical background... Since the transfer switch would...

Do you mean at the inlet? Wouldn't disconnecting the ground there solve the issue of the dual grounds? I'm not an electrician, so I'm just trying to understand this stuff.

I 100% want that equipment.

This is a logical and detailed explanation that even a guy like me can grasp. Thanks a million! Looks like they just leave it to us to land the neutral in the transfer switch receptacle. No electrician is going to willingly bypass code. This is really a goofy situation.

Wow, thanks so much. It makes perfect sense. I'll send that information over.

I've sent a message to Franklinwh engineering. I'm really curious to see what's what.