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True? "You can charge a Ford Lightning with a generator by using its built-in Pro Power Onboard outlets (2.4kW or 9.6kW)"
Adventureboy
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So.... Yes, you can charge a Lightning with Pro Power Onboard from any other F150 if you stay within the current limit of 240v/30a for 9600 watt PPOB and 120v/13a for 2400 watt PPOB.
No, you cannot self-charge your Lightning by plugging it into itself.
It will appear to work, but you will simply watch your SOC decline.
No, you cannot self-charge your Lightning by plugging it into itself.
It will appear to work, but you will simply watch your SOC decline.
johaanryberg
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What about with an onboard generator while driving?
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RickLightning
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Not what he asked.
Yes, you can use a generator to charge a Lightning.
No, you cannot use a generator to charge a Lightning that is being driven without a system setup to fake the truck out, which some on this forum are currently testing successfully (however impractical or costly it may seem to others).
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...e-extender-for-f-150-lightning-testing.30916/
Yes, you can use a generator to charge a Lightning.
No, you cannot use a generator to charge a Lightning that is being driven without a system setup to fake the truck out, which some on this forum are currently testing successfully (however impractical or costly it may seem to others).
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...e-extender-for-f-150-lightning-testing.30916/
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Is it suggesting that you could backfeed power from a generator through the pro power outlets to charge the truck?!
AI got really confused.
AI got really confused.
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I put a 10k generator(runs on propane)in the back of my truck when towing just in case I can't quite make it. to the next charging station , It definitely helps range anxiety, and will help me not to be so conservative from station to station eliminating a stop or two.I haven't had a chance to try it yet but once a year we tow a 4500lb camping trailer from Menifee to Lake Mead/ Vegas (280 mi ) my trailer range is around 130 - 150 mi . I SURE would be interested in that set up that fakes the truck out and will let me charge while driving ,using the pro power on board outlets , If you ask me I think Ford should have just added a generator charging port in the bed for the next new lightnings instead of a built in generator, that 95% of the time I don't need. And in California you'll probably have to smog test it every two years since it's built in the truck. Thanks Ford
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Yes indeed - never trust AI!!!
And, like how would one do that anyway, with a so-called 'suicide cord?
What could go wrong!?
Would it blow up your DC-AC inverter in the truck?
Hopefully the PPOB circuit breakers would disconnect it immediately before any damage was done, but could we count on that I wonder?
I hope nobody is fool enough to try that!!!
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Etc...alas...
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pullinggs
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Making sure I understand... you want to charge the HVB through the outlets in the bed? If you really do try that, promise you report back. With pictures.
(Seriously, NO! NO! NO!)
Lukewv
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I put a 10k generator(runs on propane)in the back of my truck when towing just in case I can't quite make it. to the next charging station , It definitely helps range anxiety, and will help me not to be so conservative from station to station eliminating a stop or two.I haven't had a chance to try it yet but once a year we tow a 4500lb camping trailer from Menifee to Lake Mead/ Vegas (280 mi ) my trailer range is around 130 - 150 mi . I SURE would be interested in that set up that fakes the truck out and will let me charge while driving ,using the pro power on board outlets , If you ask me I think Ford should have just added a generator charging port in the bed for the next new lightnings instead of a built in generator, that 95% of the time I don't need. And in California you'll probably have to smog test it every two years since it's built in the truck. Thanks F
Wouldn't that be nice if you had a second charging port in the bed for generators
Blochead21
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They already have with an additional outlet, not the pro power outlet though. See thread below.
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...e-extender-for-f-150-lightning-testing.30916/
Lukewv
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OK I get it .....I was just hoping some Einstein had a way or could find away to rig the on board to reverse direction for charging after all it is connected to the HVB , I know just enough to be dangerous so I guess that idea is out the window I'll just pull over and take a break to charge if I see I'm not going to make it ,it won't be much ,but thanks for making me laugh even at my expense you guys are funny
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