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  1. Trying to add a trailer brake controller 2025 f150 lightning

    I have a 2025 f150 lightning lariat need to add a brake controller I added kit number RL3Z-19H332-AA and activated it on forscan (following a youtube video lol) and the trailer brakes and all adjustments work great but... shows an alert on my dash for service trailer brake system (something like...
  2. Cross-Country teardrop camper road trip 2025!! (PA-WA) (VIDEO COMING SOON!)

    TL;DR: I still took my Lightning. New vehicle wasn't ready yet due to paperwork issues. Despite the limitations, due to several factors, made way better time this time. YouTube video will be coming soon. Some pictures posted below! Those who have interacted with me in other threads may have...
  3. Dealer issue installing brake controller

    Long Story short… I had a 2022 lariat. One of the original releases. Truck was totaled (rip?). I purchased a 2024 lariat and noticed after the fact, that the new truck didn’t have a brake controller . (Who makes a truck with no brake controller??). Anyways, before they took my old truck away. I...
  4. Does Apple Maps Factor in Towing?

    Does anyone know if the Apple Maps EV integration accounts for towing? I didn’t think it did until I saw a pop up from the Apple UI suggesting that “…towing may impact range.” I know that it pulls data from the truck so if you setup and select a trailer in the Ford OS, will Apple Maps factor...
  5. Lightning towing teardrop trailer cross-country trip report series! [PITTSBURGH ➡️ SEATTLE]

    I'm sorry for being a bit MIA these past weeks, I've been on the road since early June, been hard to keep posting regularly while having to deal with constantly traveling. I'm doing my best to document my entire trip, here's Part one. Obviously there will be a decent delay between current...
  6. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist Not Available

    I have never towed so this may be user error but was hoping someone could help me figure out what is going on with my Pro Trailer Hitch Assist. I put my hitch on and got in front of the boat I am trying to hitch but when I hit the pro trailer hitch assist button it says it is not available and...
  7. Boat Towing Advice

    Hello All, I recently joined this past week buying the 2023 Lightning Lariat Standard Range. I was really impressed with the technology and driving experience. The only thing that I have doubts about is the ability to tow my Tritoon boat. I accounted the weight of the boat + trailer + 250hp...
  8. Did 600 miles towing an Airstream turn my Extended Range into a Standard Range?!

    I've been lurking on this Forum for over a year and I have learned a ton. Thank you to all of the folks who share their knowledge and experiences. I owe the fact that I have a Lightning to this forum. I live in PA and put my reservation in for the Lightning like everyone else. Then I waited...
  9. 300 Mile Trip to Frankfort with the Lightning - Thoughts and Stats with the Airstream in tow

    Find the original here: https://geekyschmidt.com/personal/travel/tech/ev/lightning/2022/06/30/Camping.html TL;DR Solid headwinds and gradual climb = 1mi/kWh on the way there Downhill with light winds and modified driving habits = 1.4mi/kWh Charging networks were more than sufficient to get us...
  10. Forgive the newbie towing question... Powerboost vs Passport Ultra Lite Grand Touring

    Sorry for the newbie question about towing... but my PowerBoost is my first truck, and I have never towed anything. (Yes... if I do this, I promise to post a warning to the group with my route so that everyone can steer clear!) :-) I am going to be heading East from California soon and I am...
  11. Lightning spotted in Colorado doing cold weather towing tests

    Thought this was pretty cool: https://tfltruck.com/2022/02/spied-2022-ford-f-150-lightning-is-towing-a-large-trailer-at-13f-wind-chill-in-colorado/
  12. Can Folding tow mirror be added

    I have a Ford F150 XLT 3.5 twin turbo with non power folding mirrors. I pulled off the inside cover and I have a 22 pin plug. My current mirrors which aren't tow mirrors have puddle lamps, blis, turn signals, auxiliary lights and power adjustment. I even have the auxiliary buttons on my dash...




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