OutofSpec: Using F-150 Lightning as a power strip (charging 5 EVs at same time)

[LightningShow]

I learned something new here...the frunk outlets are limited to 175W when the trunk is closed. I think that screws up some people's idea of putting a fridge/cooler in the frunk.

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[vandy1981]

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I learned something new here...the frunk outlets are limited to 175W when the trunk is closed. I think that screws up some people's idea of putting a fridge/cooler in the frunk.

Most chest-type camp refrigerators use far less wattage than that so shouldn't be a problem.

 

[LightningShow]

Wouldn’t the start up current draw over 175w?

 

[Amps]

Wouldn’t the start up current draw over 175w?

Not necessarily. A lot of modern compressors have a slow-start power ramp-up. It's definitely something to know before buying.

 

[sotek2345]

would have been better to charge 1 car/truck on the 240 volt only and see what kind of miles that car/truck could have gotten in an hour. That would be more real world helping a friend kind of setup

I think this test was more about long term heavy loads on the inverters vs. actually charging other EVs.

 

[OutofSpecKyle]

I think this test was more about long term heavy loads on the inverters vs. actually charging other EVs.

Yep

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