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Since I canceled my new Truck order, I also lost my Portable Charger. But I am buying a demo and will certainly need a portable.

The Ford Parts store does locate the part number I found (J98-10F868-AE) and does not show it in an generic "charger search".

I do see several Ford Mobiles on EBAY.

I'm in need of recommendations suggestions.

Is the Ford charger a recommendation usage and price wise?

Do you recommend others that work well and are better values that I should consider?

I'm at least 10 days from Truck arrival and I have one Charge Pro I purchased a few months ago (for a really good price) and I will be getting another with the Truck I am buying. I wanted 2 because I have a house garage and a detached garage so can charge no matter where it is parked.

All thoughts and comments are welcome.
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The Ford mobile charger isn't the best. Mine would fail to charge and you'd need to unplug it to get it to start again. I bought a variable charger that can be set at various charging rates depending upon your available power and it's been 100% flawless from day one.

So in short, if you have to buy a charger, don't buy the Ford mobile charger.
 

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I have an adjustable 40A Amproad from Amazon. I like it and it has handled a bunch of different charging scenarios for me while traveling. Another great option is the Tesla Mobile Connector with a NACS to J1772 adapter. I carry one a Tesla adapter just in case I need to use destination charging. The unit is a value at $230, but the extra dongles for various receptacles can get a little pricey.

https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector

Here's a fresh review from @tommolog on a mobile EVSE that looks 'just like' :whistle: the Ford Mobile from the Ford Mobile's manufacturer:

 

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Since I canceled my new Truck order, I also lost my Portable Charger. But I am buying a demo and will certainly need a portable.

The Ford Parts store does locate the part number I found (J98-10F868-AE) and does not show it in an generic "charger search".

I do see several Ford Mobiles on EBAY.

I'm in need of recommendations suggestions.

Is the Ford charger a recommendation usage and price wise?

Do you recommend others that work well and are better values that I should consider?

I'm at least 10 days from Truck arrival and I have one Charge Pro I purchased a few months ago (for a really good price) and I will be getting another with the Truck I am buying. I wanted 2 because I have a house garage and a detached garage so can charge no matter where it is parked.

All thoughts and comments are welcome.
The 2022 demo comes with a the mobile charger...
 
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I'll check with dealer. I know it has Charge Pro and it was never shipped.

Thanks
 

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I'll check with dealer. I know it has Charge Pro and it was never shipped.

Thanks
I did not see it on the Window Sticker but Dealer confirmed the Ford Portable Charger is in the Truck.

But the Amproad looked nice.
 

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I bought a 2022 demo (380mi) a couple of weeks ago. It had the Ford Mobile charger in the Frunk and I received the Ford Charger Pro this week.

The mobile has worked well for me so far. I don’t travel long distances and can easily recharge overnight.
 

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Anyone know of a good portable charger that has multiple adapters for different plugs? I had ordered a mustard but after reading this thread I think that one is going back. I'd just like to be able to plug into a regular wall outlet if I absolutely have to, and maybe have a few other options aside from just nema 14-50
 

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Anyone know of a good portable charger that has multiple adapters for different plugs? I had ordered a mustard but after reading this thread I think that one is going back. I'd just like to be able to plug into a regular wall outlet if I absolutely have to, and maybe have a few other options aside from just nema 14-50
The Tesla mobile connector has by far the most options for outlets, but you’d also have to purchase a tesla to J1772 adapter to use with the Lightning. It’s unfortunate that Ford only has 5-15 and 14-50 plugs for their mobile cord.
 

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I'll check with dealer. I know it has Charge Pro and it was never shipped.

Thanks
Assuming the DEMO has the ER battery pack.....

It should be sent to you [it's first NEW owner] once you complete the purchase the dealer marks the truck sold in Fords system and SunRun s informed of your purchase and mails the FCSP to you, your 2022 also has the FMC as previously mentioned
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