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Two things: 1. This crowd has some can do creativity. 2. It’s kinda crazy to be solving this like it’s an F150 forum for trucks built before ‘76. That said, the product manager over at ford might have the last laugh. Full disclosure… Just before leaving - having pulled away from the garage...

Thanks for the suggestions gents. would love for the Ford PM to be reading along -💡 $80k for a work truck that can’t be used with tail down unless hacked with plywood and sticky notes. LOL. Perhaps they should rethink… appreciate the inputs. getting ready to hit the road…

I wish that was the case. Pics give better impression on space than reality - but perhaps some form of ramp or lift, + turn of forks, might get me home. Worth a second look anyhow. Tks. . Quick search of the internet doesn't show anyone successfully doing that - but also worth a deeper...

Thanks Rick. one man’s opinion: this borders on product management malpractice. I can understand why they would opt to make SAFETY features automatic. However, CONVENIENCE features like power tailgates or running boards could create safety or damage risk if reset on their own accord. Hard to...

Moment of frustration - perhaps of my own making? About to haul my scooter. Have a set of ramps and winch (120v) to load one man: avoid Darwin Award/YouTube video clip. Short bed Requires hauling with tailgate down. Power tailgate. Easy enough to disable in vehicle settings. However: every...

Thanks. Appreciated. My service manager mumbled something uncharitable about forums when I mentioned I might be able to supply the needed info. Proceeded to type my make model and year in- and then pronounced “no known issue…”. I was not very impressed. I’ll try again or contact a different...

Interesting. my dealer told me there were no bulletins for my truck. 23 Lariat ER…

Perhaps others can comment on your question. In my case it’s the ER. Update: I installed an outdoor rated outlet on my temp power pole and wired it using 6AWG and a 40amp breaker. charging works fine. I’m getting 236v across the two legs and 118v on single legs. I forgot what a joy it was...

Thanks guys. It’s all of a 14” run on the pole… so seams like a no brained then to grab a foot or two and use for the install. Dealer is looking into placing an order for the free 80 amp charger. would be a great outcome for the shop. Suspect I’m gonna have to run a sub panel as I don’t have...

Ok. More good insights. This would be ideal for the shop. Free is good! (Mine is in fact ER.) I’ve got the free adapter for Tesla ordered. had not heard about upgraded charger. Excellent. Anything special I should tell them? Sales dept? (Side note: my experience - they bristle at “I’ve read on...

Edit: need to upgrade to eight gauge wire

Thanks. Had a look at job site box today. 30amp breaker and outlet fed by 10awg wire. Neutral wire run - tho everything bonded in box so perhaps it’s Really no more than a ground. Pics below for the interested. Box is well worn, but solid. looks to be Eaton. Makes picking up 40amp easy. will...

Gents - all around much appreciate the input. Some good feedback on charging options/code/circuit set up. Thank you! Some takeaways: - Plug is 14-50, 4 prong, but operates on 3. I suspected this might be the case. - Best practice is dedicated outlet/ with neutral run when putting a 14-50 on...

Farmtruck - thanks. Drinking water from hydrant - but getting there. The CSPs you use are hardwired - and run at 80% of their circuit. So I assume if you have them set to 100amp, you must have 125amp dedicated circuit? Your portable is 50 amp, does that mean it requires 62.5+ rated outlet to...

Armadillo - good detail. Very helpful. Job site: "80% of receptacle for continuous load" for recepticle. Got it. One thing I haven't quite figured out: the role the breaker plays. Example: if I swapped out the outlet for a 14-50, and rewired to appropriate gauge wire (6?), does the breaker...

Thanks for weighing in Maquis. Wondering if it’s just a game of high amp evse 1p or should I be hunting a 3P solution for faster charge. new to the game… also trying to decipher needs for outlet breaker amperage. Plug on charger is 50 amp. Is the breaker amperage a limiting factor?

Hi all. First post. Day 2 with new truck. Sitting at charging station typing with thumbs as I consider what my charging set up should be. Little bit of a unique situation. Looking for some /insights/suggestions/creative solutions from anyone that wants to weigh in. Considerations: I've got...

Brand new '23 delivered yesterday. Phantom "sensor blocked" when stoping - with or without vehicle even in front of me. Put me on the list of the frustrated. First ford - coming out of a diesel RAM. Truck is otherwise fantastic. Hard to believe its festered for this long with no fix. Strips a...