New charging port weather kit ?

[SpaceEVDriver]

We bought this product for our Mustang two winters ago and couldn't be happier. I just ordered the Lightning-specific one as well. The nice thing about these is that they protect the hinge and clasp from ice and they don't rely on magnets or other heavy objects. It's stayed on the car in high winds and heavy snows.

https://macapuche.com/produits/ols/products/f150lightning/v/F150LIGHTNING01

My review for the Mustang version:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/product-review-macapuche-charge-port-cover.27977/

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[Computermedic78]

I normally do PETG, but didn't have it in blue. I'll keep it indoors until this winter just to be safe. The fit is good and tight.

If you want to see anything changed just let me know. I'm glad it's working out!

 

[PreservedSwine]

I bought the kit in the op a while ago- it was backordered at the time. It arrived a couple days ago. I used it last night, during a typical S Florida deluge of precipitation.
It worked great. Not sure it was worth the 80 bucks, but worth it with free points and $15 bucks shipping.

 

[GoodSam]

@Computermedic78
Have you seen the comments about Tesla not wanting folks to use the "wet rag technique" of keeping the charger handle cooler to increase the charging rate?
Kyle of Out of Spec did a Youtube on this.
So I wonder if there are any 3D printable covers that would clip over the charger port door that could act as a sunshield (white or silver?) to the handle and NACS adapter (~12" length out from port?).

 

[1807]

I guess it went up $5 already. At least it's following the 2022 Lightning pricing trend.


$12 dollars for installation? lol

 

[Computermedic78]

@Computermedic78
Have you seen the comments about Tesla not wanting folks to use the "wet rag technique" of keeping the charger handle cooler to increase the charging rate?
Kyle of Out of Spec did a Youtube on this.
So I wonder if there are any 3D printable covers that would clip over the charger port door that could act as a sunshield (white or silver?) to the handle and NACS adapter (~12" length out from port?).

I actually started the idea with a big cover. It hooks onto the charge port door and covers the handle. The problem is that you need a very large printer to do it in one piece. I printed one on the Prusa XL with TPU around the edges, the rest is PETG. I still have the files, so I uploaded them here for you. https://makerworld.com/en/models/1549705-f150-lightning-weather-cover-2

That color is electric blue PETG from Polymaker.

 

[VAL.ABAPO]

I actually started the idea with a big cover. It hooks onto the charge port door and covers the handle. The problem is that you need a very large printer to do it in one piece. I printed one on the Prusa XL with TPU around the edges, the rest is PETG. I still have the files, so I uploaded them here for you. https://makerworld.com/en/models/1549705-f150-lightning-weather-cover-2

That color is electric blue PETG from Polymaker.

This will put my XL into good use

 

[Computermedic78]

This will put my XL into good use

I dont think that PETG or ASA would scratch the paint, but I added some TPU in Prusa Slicer along the edges just to be on the safe side. Might as well go all the way if you have more than one toolhead.

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