Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

[CD4TNF]

Hello from a New F-150 Lightning Owner in Florida!
Hey everyone! Excited to join the community! My name is Dustin, and I recently got a 2024 Ford Lightning Platinum. After researching EVs for a while, I finally made the switch, and I’m loving it so far.

I’m in Florida and own a home inspection business , so I’m always on the road and looking for ways to integrate the truck into my workflow. One of the biggest reasons I chose the Lightning was the Pro Power Onboard feature—I’m currently exploring how to use it as a backup power source for my home in case of outages.

Some things I’m currently working on:
Setting up a transfer switch to power my house with the truck
Learning the best charging setups for road trips
Finding great accessories to make the truck even better

I’d love to hear any tips from experienced owners—especially about power management, must-have accessories, and charging strategies. Looking forward to learning from you all!

P.S Most of this was written by ai, but I had to ask it to do it for me. So it kind of counts. Lol!

Dustin

Welcome!

You will want a NACS to CCS adapter for road trips. This will let you plug into a Tesla plug into the truck. If you don't get the Ford NACS to CCS adapter for level 3 charging. These brands are reputable. Lectron and A2Z.

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-vortex-plug-tesla-supercharger-nacs-to-ccs-adapter


https://a2zevshop.com/products/nacs-ccs1


For level 2 charging overnight from a Tesla Destination charger. You will want a NACS to J1772 adapter. The wiring is different than the level 3 adapter.

https://ev-lectron.com/products/lec...tination-chargers-and-mobile-connectors-black


https://a2zevshop.com/products/a2z-stellar-plug



Here's some videos on how to use the level 3 adapter on Tesla Superchargers.
EVBuyers Guide Here's how to charge at Superchargers with your Ford


Transport Evolved EV charging 101



EVBuyersGuide Charging basics


You won’t be confused about electric vehicle charging after reading this - text only
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/07/the-ars-technica-guide-to-electric-vehicle-charging/


Here's a comparison on the Ford NACS adapter vs the A2Z NACS branded adapter charging a Lightning.

 

[Dust216]

Thank you very much I appreciate the detailed response I'll definitely be taking a look at this this evening

 

[Madtroniks]

Hello from a New F-150 Lightning Owner in Florida!
Hey everyone! Excited to join the community! My name is Dustin, and I recently got a 2024 Ford Lightning Platinum. After researching EVs for a while, I finally made the switch, and I’m loving it so far.

I’m in Florida and own a home inspection business , so I’m always on the road and looking for ways to integrate the truck into my workflow. One of the biggest reasons I chose the Lightning was the Pro Power Onboard feature—I’m currently exploring how to use it as a backup power source for my home in case of outages.

Some things I’m currently working on:
Setting up a transfer switch to power my house with the truck
Learning the best charging setups for road trips
Finding great accessories to make the truck even better

I’d love to hear any tips from experienced owners—especially about power management, must-have accessories, and charging strategies. Looking forward to learning from you all!

P.S Most of this was written by ai, but I had to ask it to do it for me. So it kind of counts. Lol!

Dustin

As recommended by CD4TNF, I always keep both AC and DC adapters with me in my vehicle at all times.

A2Z DCFC Typhoon Pro Adapter Available To Order for $171 shipped after using forum discount code “FORD” to save 5% and get free shipping.

New orders: Current estimate for A2Z is shipping will take 1 - 2 weeks for the new Typhoon Pro adapter.

You can bundle the A2Z Stellar AC Tesla to J-1772 for use at Tesla Destination and Home chargers commonly found at shopping centers, grocery stores, Airbnb and Tesla NACS home charger for $88 additional after discount by adding both into your cart.

Discount promo code “FORD” is still working and free shipping is also available.

A2Z EV NACS to CCS1 Adapter for Ford - Save 5% / Free Shipping + bundle the A2Z Stellar AC NACS to J-1772 adapter for $88 additional after discount code "FORD".


A2ZEV NACS To J1772 adapter (Hotel Destination Charger for Hotels / Shopping centers) | Up to 80A | 20kW | 12 Months Warranty