Pickup my new Lightning Flash next week!

[TaxmanHog]

Just confirmed that the Tesla adapter is not included with the mobile power cord.

If your buying a model year 2024, that would be expected.

Model year 2025 it will be included.

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[Al_V]

Super excited to get this truck. I know i will have a ton of questions as i go but let me start with this, how can i charge at tesla super chargers stations when traveling? Do i need a special plug?

i dont have the max tow package. How much can i safely tow? I want to get a travel trailer and need to know what weight i should stay under.

what all comes in equipment group 312a on the flash?

what should i know about this truck that i dont know now?

thanks everyone.

If you haven't bought the truck yet, do an in-depth search on towing range.
Electric trucks are fine for light or short-distance towing.
Most new buyers are disappointed in their trucks actual range, and it gets much worse if you are in a cold climate, driving on the interstate, and/or towing.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Lightning, but have read many threads from disappointed new owners.
Here are some facts:
The advertised range is a mix of city/highway miles at warm temperatures, and you will NEVER be able to drive the full max range for the following reasons:
If you charge to 100% at home, you can drive about 90% of your actual range, that assumes you arrive at a charger with 10%.
If you are using public charging, it's more expensive than gas, and the chargers slow WAY down at 80%, so now you only have 70% usable.
Cold and speed can cut your range by 20% or more EACH.
Heavy towing on the highway can easily cut your range by 50%.
If you don't believe me, do some research.
EDIT: If towing a travel trailer is your main usage, diesel is best, gas can be OK, I would not recommend electric until we see some huge improvements in range, charging cost and availability.

 

[jobofly79]

If you haven't bought the truck yet, do an in-depth search on towing range.
Electric trucks are fine for light or short-distance towing.
Most new buyers are disappointed in their trucks actual range, and it gets much worse if you are in a cold climate, driving on the interstate, and/or towing.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Lightning, but have read many threads from disappointed new owners.
Here are some facts:
The advertised range is a mix of city/highway miles at warm temperatures, and you will NEVER be able to drive the full max range for the following reasons:
If you charge to 100% at home, you can drive about 90% of your actual range, that assumes you arrive at a charger with 10%.
If you are using public charging, it's more expensive than gas, and the chargers slow WAY down at 80%, so now you only have 70% usable.
Cold and speed can cut your range by 20% or more EACH.
Heavy towing on the highway can easily cut your range by 50%.
If you don't believe me, do some research.
EDIT: If towing a travel trailer is your main usage, diesel is best, gas can be OK, I would not recommend electric until we see some huge improvements in range, charging cost and availability.

Thanks for the info. I realize that I will never get the full range, that’s a big reason I wanted the extended battery over the standard range. I only tow my camper like 5 times a year at most. I have done a ton of research on the towing range and how it can be a pain to charge with a travel trailer attached.

 

[TMND]

I’ve taken some fairly large trips with my travel trailer and fast charging is not cheap. And stop every 80-100 miles to charge. That’s no joke. But the no “fuel” cost when I’m not towing really balances that out. (Charge for free at work.) just plan a couple extra days for your trips because it’s gonna take longer but enjoyable to tow with once you plan your trip accordingly.

 

[Al_V]

Thanks for the info. I realize that I will never get the full range, that’s a big reason I wanted the extended battery over the standard range. I only tow my camper like 5 times a year at most. I have done a ton of research on the towing range and how it can be a pain to charge with a travel trailer attached.

Well, yea, I hadn't even thought about the issue of charging with trailer hitched.
Just keep in mind that you may have to charge every 80-100 miles as @TMND stated above, even with the extended range battery. So you will have to stop almost once every hour.
I have a 23 Lariat lightning extended range. I carry my dirt bike on a hitch carrier (no trailer).
It's about a 250 mile round trip to one of the places I ride, and I barely can make it there and back even in the summer without heat. (AC seems easier on range, but that's probably just because if you need heat, the cold is also reducing range). AND I have to keep my speed below 70.
Miles per KWh is what you really have to tune in on. With my bike on the hitch carrier on the freeway, if I am getting 2.0 miles per KWh, I have an absolute max range of less than 262 miles (131KWh * 2).
I have a 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer that weighs about 1400 lbs, and I think I only got about 1 mile per KWh on city streets. So that's only about 90 miles if I'm running from 80% to 10%.
In any case, good luck with your purchase!

 

[bmwhitetx]

Just confirmed that the Tesla adapter is not included with the mobile power cord.

You really need to update your vehicles as @TaxmanHog suggested in post 4 above. It's hard to help you when we don't know what you own or about to own. You can also do a signature.

 

[woodsman]

Congrates on the new truck!! - got mine a week ago, and all I do now is look for excusses to go drive it.
Be Right Back...LOL

Thanks for the laugh, I felt the same way. Now I can't wait to go camping with it.

 

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

Be prepared to spend some time talking about, and test driving people around in the new Truck.
I have found people are super interested in what this truck is like, and lots of them ask me "can I see the inside? is it as fast as they say?"
People I know all say the same thing as soon as they see the new truck - can you take me for a spin in it !! LOL - all good, I enjoy showing it off and what it can do.

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