Mobile Charger For Lightning

[jdmackes]

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Lot of them were the plug, but I saw a few that burned out inside the unit.

Is that mustart issue only with the normal charger, or with the one that has all the different dongles?

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[tommolog]

Is that mustart issue only with the normal charger, or with the one that has all the different dongles?

I don't know which one you're referring to, but I've seen pictures of two different models that failed prematurely.
Honestly, I've been reviewing EV charging equipment for over a decade now and Mustart is a low-cost, low-quality garbage brand. They lie (cleverly) about safety certification and have terrible customer service. Buyer beware.

 

[boggle]

Need a viable L1/L2 mobile charger as well with selectable current control. Want to charge at a friend's house that either has a 30A dryer outlet or worst case let it sit on a 5-15 for a while. J+ Booster 2 seems viable if it wasn't so expensive.

 

[jdmackes]

I don't know which one you're referring to, but I've seen pictures of two different models that failed prematurely.
Honestly, I've been reviewing EV charging equipment for over a decade now and Mustart is a low-cost, low-quality garbage brand. They lie (cleverly) about safety certification and have terrible customer service. Buyer beware.

I've been watching your videos for a while too, and I trust what you say. Do you have a recommendation for a l1/l2 charger that also allows for different plug types aside from just the nema 14-50? It seems like Tesla is the way to go from what most everyone is saying (with the only downside being that it isn't a variable charge) edit: I might have misunderstood the variable charge issue, is it a Ford issue or the mobile charger?

 

[Maquis]

I've been watching your videos for a while too, and I trust what you say. Do you have a recommendation for a l1/l2 charger that also allows for different plug types aside from just the nema 14-50? It seems like Tesla is the way to go from what most everyone is saying (with the only downside being that it isn't a variable charge) edit: I might have misunderstood the variable charge issue, is it a Ford issue or the mobile charger?

Unlike Tesla, the charge rate is not settable in a Ford vehicle. Thus the desire for many to have an EVSE that can be dialed back.

 

[jdmackes]

Unlike Tesla, the charge rate is not settable in a Ford vehicle. Thus the desire for many to have an EVSE that can be dialed back.

Hmmm. Yeah, I'd like one that I could have the options on honestly. Like right now I have access to a regular wall outlet and I have a nema 6-20 plug. Once my power company installs my new wall mounted charger I'll have access to a nema 10-30 (I think?), But I'd also like the ability to connect to 14-50 and other common chargers. I'd also like to charge as slowly as possible for my situation too...

 

[LifeAsDane]

LIke @TaxmanHog stated with the ER and coming with the Charge Pro.
The SR gets the Mobile Charger for 2022's. I just received my 22' Lariat and it came with a charger in the Frunk which was a surprise after not seeing it on the window sticker, but, I learned it's cause they came with all Lightning vehicles in 2022. Me being first owner the charger was there.
For 2023 it's configured add-on of $500 (that can be removed)

 

[Solar_EE]

Since I canceled my new Truck order, I also lost my Portable Charger. But I am buying a demo and will certainly need a portable.

The Ford Parts store does locate the part number I found (J98-10F868-AE) and does not show it in an generic "charger search".

I do see several Ford Mobiles on EBAY.

I'm in need of recommendations suggestions.

Is the Ford charger a recommendation usage and price wise?

Do you recommend others that work well and are better values that I should consider?

I'm at least 10 days from Truck arrival and I have one Charge Pro I purchased a few months ago (for a really good price) and I will be getting another with the Truck I am buying. I wanted 2 because I have a house garage and a detached garage so can charge no matter where it is parked.

All thoughts and comments are welcome.

I have the Grizzl-E charger connected to a 30 amp NEMA 14-30 plug - it has worked for over two years with no issues- it has internal settings to limit the current to 24 amps. It will also work on higher currents but the cover has to be removed for setting the limit.

For travel I use the SplitVolt 24 amp charger with a NEMA 10-30 plug (old style dryer plug) and then a NEMA 14-30 to 10-30 adapter. Also a 50 foot 30 amp cord and this allows me to reach most ground level dryer plugs at relatives or rental houses. It is much more likely that you will find a 30 amp, 240V outlet when traveling instead of the NEMA 14-50 that the Ford mobile charger connects to.

 

[jdmackes]

Looks like the j+ booster 2 might be my best option based off of the reviews from state of charge's channel (thanks Tom!), but they don't appear to have a nema 6-20 plug available anymore. Of course, now I need to actually make sure that my garage has a 6-20 and it isn't a 5-20 and I just got it wrong...

 

[thedadlegend]

I have the Grizzl-E charger connected to a 30 amp NEMA 14-30 plug - it has worked for over two years with no issues- it has internal settings to limit the current to 24 amps. It will also work on higher currents but the cover has to be removed for setting the limit.

For travel I use the SplitVolt 24 amp charger with a NEMA 10-30 plug (old style dryer plug) and then a NEMA 14-30 to 10-30 adapter. Also a 50 foot 30 amp cord and this allows me to reach most ground level dryer plugs at relatives or rental houses. It is much more likely that you will find a 30 amp, 240V outlet when traveling instead of the NEMA 14-50 that the Ford mobile charger connects to.

So this is my reality too, do you happen to have links to what you purchased? Also what do you plug in to what? Splitvolt to 10-30, then? Or does the extension cord go straight from the wall to the charger to the truck? And do you use the mobile charger at all in these situations?

 

[Solar_EE]

I bought the 3 wire split volt because that way the extension cord was less money- and the neutral is not used, so three wires are enough:
https://www.amazon.com/Splitvolt-Ch...e-Charging/dp/B08GP81NY1?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Then this extension cord: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LKKTJ5R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Then the final piece is a NEMA 14-30 to NEMA 10-30 adapter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD9HWD4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Most of the newer rental houses have the NEMA 14-30 so with this adapter I was able to charge while vacationing in North Carolina. I have only used the Ford mobile charger once on 120V just to see if it works- but that is painfully slow. The 24 amp SplitVolt charger is enough to fully charge my truck (SR) overnight.

 

[Mike G]

The 32A limit on the Ford portable charger seemed to me to be enough of a limitation to getting recharged quickly....why would you want to set your charge rate to something like 24A or less? I don't get it. I'm sure there's a good reason for all those who are doing it, but I just don't understand what it is.

 

[RickLightning]

The 32A limit on the Ford portable charger seemed to me to be enough of a limitation to getting recharged quickly....why would you want to set your charge rate to something like 24A or less? I don't get it. I'm sure there's a good reason for all those who are doing it, but I just don't understand what it is.

A 30amp circuit requires a max charging rate of 24amps. Dryer circuits are usually 30amps. The Ford Mobile Charger cannot be restricted, so that's why a 24amp EVSE is needed. Also, a short term rental doesn't charge for electricity.

 

[Mike G]

A 30amp circuit requires a max charging rate of 24amps. Dryer circuits are usually 30amps. The Ford Mobile Charger cannot be restricted, so that's why a 24amp EVSE is needed. Also, a short term rental doesn't charge for electricity.

Ahhh ..okay got it now.

 

[jdmackes]

If anyone is still looking, I can say that the j+ booster 2 is nice and has worked great for me. Has adapters for tons of different types of plugs

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