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I think this setup/scenario is a realistic confirmation that Solar to charge an EV is not as 'easy' as many might dream... 6.2kw might be 20 300w Panels... that's a BIG setup for most anyone other than those with very LARGE roofs, or those in very rural/acreage areas for ground mounting, AND...

the ultimate issue I see with 'hybrids', no matter what type you are referring to, is the impracticality of now carrying around not only what is already a heavy EV battery, and multiple motor sets, but now add to that a GAS TANK, muffler, ENGINE, transmission(if so), and now also all the...

I think you're going to find that this 'option' you mention, to use the truck's battery, or to charge the truck's battery via solar, is not only an investment in a massive amount of solar, but also not an 'easy' integration, as a permanent-mount battery system would be... many of us have...

what's interesting is that I use ProPower all the time, whether in the cab, or while towing, and yet never see that same DC Fast Charging 'message'... oh well.

I've not read all the responses to your original questions, but after 50,000 miles and not a single issue with this amazing machine, the original '22 PRO Lightning, I've never once concerned myself about anything to do with charging. There is no 'silver bullet' answer to anything about how...

this information originally posted only alludes to the 'safety' issue that there 'could' be a 'potential' shock hazard 'if' the unit is Unplugged WHILE still charging - that is impossible with the lightning, or most ANY EV, since you have to disengage the Charge Port button, or stop the Unit...

folks will no longer be able to use 'engine' and 'motor' interchangeably anymore : ) oh well those 'battery packs' are really just gas tanks : ) oh well

in all my charging at Tesla Superchargers, probably 20 or more in FL GA and AL, never a problem... understand, too, these specific Superchargers are locations that are NOT heavily used by Tesla vehicles, which is why Tesla opens them to us... another note: if you can plan to travel at night...

when we found our first EV, a nicely used 2014 Nissan Leaf, we just plugged it's EVSE into a regular house outlet... it works. later, I added a 240v 20amp outlet, with a low-cost 20amp EVSE... it worked just fine. 2022 I got my LIGHTNING, and added a NEMA 14-50 240v outlet and circuit and...

I've had this happen several times, although infrequently, and, honestly, I don't know what 'fixed' it... just last night: I plugged at 5:16pm, for a scheduled 11pm start... the reason I know the EXACT time is that later when I looked on the Ford pass app to confirm it was waiting for 11pm to...

If you'll notice your brake lights, especially at sunset/night time, 1PD is going to turn those lights on, immediately, every time you come off the GO pedal... meaning, the BRAKES are being applied. Brake lights do NOT illuminate if they are not, whether by the 1PD automated mechanics, or by...

what I really mean is that some always cringe at the notion of using any 'extension' cable, just because, well, it's an 'extension' cable. The term does mean by default that it is 'less than' the other cables that already handle the power. My point is that ANY wire, by nature, is AN EXTENSION...

mine has developed a similar issue, on the driver window: it seems that sometimes it works correctly, and other times it does not respond at all, or responds erratically, not operating as expected. One concern is that the window is down, and doesn't want to operate to the closed position...

it's amazing how much time we devote to discussing 'extension cables', as, in reality, every cable is an extension cable - there is no 'direct run' to the power plant.

about minute 24 talks about it... this other thread discusses EATON's new 'no module' direct-from-breaker EVSE... probably a GREAT alternative to many 'separate' EVSEs for large installations like yours: minute ~18 talks about these, specifically...

there's not one... and, with 50,000 miles on my PRO and not a single issue, take what you 'hear' from a very few with a large grain of salt... these are amazing machines. And, yes, I have towed our 3,800 lb camper over 24,000 miles with no issues... wouldn't go back to gas, wouldn't give...

interesting... as I watch this video about Eaton's new 'Breaker' EVSE design, I feel even more confident that this will become the more common overall way to install a charging cable to EVs... at about minute 24, they are outside at the charging port, where 10 spaces are dedicated to EVs... and...

I've found these 'faults' in the many EVs we've owned to be annoying, and frankly, not always truthful... first, take the time to pause, breath, and be calm.... it's not the end of the world. second, do the 'first' thing you should do in these situations: turn the vehicle OFF - wait 30...

we've also determined that 'Max Tow' is simply an additional compressor, like running your air conditioner, but ONLY when it is required... so.... I would doubt you'd ever notice any 'real' degradation in the battery soc or miles.

I think it's hard to understand and figure out these issues, but it's also fair to assume that the ProPower is very sensitive to over-amperage, since it is electronically driven, and not 'heat' sensitive, like your home's regular outlet. Your home outlet some built-in leeway to not trip...