Knickell
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I've been meaning to do this since I picked up my F-150. I think its nonsense how some Lariats can top $75,000, and XLTs and XL can easily crest $50,000 and somehow we are blocked out of having the wireless charging option that is afforded to the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trims.
Well, friends, I've found a pretty good, if not better, alternative for us lowly Lariat lovers who want a wireless phone charging option for their trucks.
Here is what I did to combat Ford's cost cutting:
I have used Anker phone related products in the past, and have had pretty good luck with them. Way back in October when I was in the process of placing my order, I was considering buying one of their wireless charging pads for the truck. since that time, it looks like Anker has released a smaller, more powerful model.
I picked up the Anker PowerWave Base Pad. This item seems extremely well thought out especially for purposes of being used in the F-150s. The top and bottom surfaces have a rubber texture to better grip onto the phone as well as the surface it is placed on.
The device also has vents along the sides on the bottom to help with cooling, and mitigate overheating.
Here is a quick look at what comes in the box:
The Anker PowerWave is also able to charge through normal phone cases up to five millimeters thick.
I placed the PowerWave in the storage cubby directly underneath the Productivity Screen and climate controls. I also purchased a six inch USB to Micro USB cable to plug into the truck's USB port to run power to the PowerWave. I elected to get a ninety degree angle cable so it sits more flush with the device and saves as much of the cubby space as possible.
Here are a few pictures of it installed in the truck:
SUCCESS!! We have wireless charging in my F-150 Lariat!!!
Quick, easy, job done!!
Well, friends, I've found a pretty good, if not better, alternative for us lowly Lariat lovers who want a wireless phone charging option for their trucks.
Here is what I did to combat Ford's cost cutting:
I have used Anker phone related products in the past, and have had pretty good luck with them. Way back in October when I was in the process of placing my order, I was considering buying one of their wireless charging pads for the truck. since that time, it looks like Anker has released a smaller, more powerful model.
I picked up the Anker PowerWave Base Pad. This item seems extremely well thought out especially for purposes of being used in the F-150s. The top and bottom surfaces have a rubber texture to better grip onto the phone as well as the surface it is placed on.
The device also has vents along the sides on the bottom to help with cooling, and mitigate overheating.
Here is a quick look at what comes in the box:
The Anker PowerWave is also able to charge through normal phone cases up to five millimeters thick.
I placed the PowerWave in the storage cubby directly underneath the Productivity Screen and climate controls. I also purchased a six inch USB to Micro USB cable to plug into the truck's USB port to run power to the PowerWave. I elected to get a ninety degree angle cable so it sits more flush with the device and saves as much of the cubby space as possible.
Here are a few pictures of it installed in the truck:
SUCCESS!! We have wireless charging in my F-150 Lariat!!!
Quick, easy, job done!!
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