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  1. Where to store over vacation

    I parked my 2023 outside under an overhang in Florida from Jan 1st to March 28th. Not plugged-in. I had the need to open it up a number of times to store stuff. I parked it at 80% and it was 78% when I drove it on March 28th. I think the real key is not to use the app or have the keys anywhere...
  2. Battery SOH - bragging rights or bullshit?

    Hey Rick ... I understand from my e-tech that if a 'V' is in the eighth position of the VIN number - the vehicle has an extended range NMC. Hope this helps.
  3. My turn - won’t charge past 83%

    I had the same problem but found that if I name the charger ('Home' for example), and start a charge I can then use the slider to put the demand charge wherever I want it - On the Ford App.
  4. This is exactly what it is like to tow with a Lightning + Forest River Grey Wolf 29TE travel trailer (~7,500 pounds)

    Thanks Joe. Great contribution to our knowledge. Even if your Mom does love you, you have to have all the details correct prior to undertaking the math. An extended battery rated at 132 kWh does not make the full 132 available to you. I don't have all the details available to be at this moment...
  5. Trailer brake controller 2023 312A equipment

    I didn't have one on my previous 2023 Lariat so I purchased a Blue Tooth Trailer Brake from my local car parts store. Cost $325.00 CDN and worked like a dream. It just plugs-into the truck's electrical tow connector. Then you plug the trailer electrical cable into it. Takes a few minutes to link...
  6. How are you guys getting mobile service?!

    Since you are from central Florida you can get mobile service from Weikert Ford, Lake Wales, Florida - which is within about one hour of you, I understand. I have seen them in my neighbourhood here in Estero, Fl which is a near 3-hour drive from you in Orlando. Good Luck!
  7. Trailer Advice Airstream for 2023 ER Max Tow

    I have a double-axle 22 foot 5000 lb Travel Trailer. I had a 2023 Lightning Lariat with no tow package and no trailer braking installed. Standard battery. I also had a sway bar installed (wouldn't drive without one). I towed this package all over the place last summer without any issue other...
  8. Ford F-150 Lightning EREV A ‘Smart Move,’ Says Dealer Chairman

    I expect that the battery will not have any drive capability. It will not be connected to the drive train. It will simply be a generator producing power to charge the battery. See the Honda Civic EREV. They use an Atkinson 1.5 litre Bike engine to run the charging. BMW had a version 15 years ago...
  9. Let's share your Road trip experience!

    I have a 2023 LER/511A. I travel to Florida from Eastern Ontario back and forth each year. I also do many 1k kilometre trips with my 5000lb camper each year. The two main things I'd tell you to pay attention to. 1. I only use Google Maps through Apple Car Play. I research the Tesla Superchargers...
  10. Trying to add a trailer brake controller 2025 f150 lightning

    I tried the same thing and Ford dealer eventually told me that my Lightning Lariat standard battery pack without pro-trailer package was not compatible. I ended-up buying a Curt Bluetooth trailer break for $350 CDN. and it works perfectly.
  11. Camping road trip in Lariat

    Yes, we just returned from a 4-day camping trip with our 4,500 pound camping trailer. We consistently got 44 kwh/100km driving between 60 and 75 kph. Also, worth noting, we have a 2023 Lightning Lariat with standard battery pack that we consistently get 22 kwh/100 kph driving around 80 kph...
  12. Preparing for road trip

    Added weight to a BEV has a significant impact on distance per kilowatt hour of battery capacity. So much so, that I consider it to be my second most important impact after 'driving speed'. Think about it; wind, hills and AC for example, are temporary occurrences - it is not always windy, nor...
  13. Preparing for road trip

    I have driven to Florida three times from Ottawa, Ontario in my Tesla Y - Long Range. Will be doing same trip in my 2023 Ford Lightning this coming Christmas. From items affecting Affecting EV range 1. Driver's Speed 2. WEIGHT 3.Elevation Climbs 4. Headwinds




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