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Yeah, this kinda makes me want an F-150. Though I'd really like a more conventional SUV form factor with this generator in it. I generally keep my car stocked w

Yeah, this kinda makes me want an F-150. Though I'd really like a more conventional SUV form factor with this generator in it. I generally keep my car stocked with a tool bag, emergency supplies, etc. such that in most cases, if I'm in proximity to my car, I have everything I might need. Add a generator and I'm golden.

carlhjerpe 6y ago
You can add a 1kw inverter to any car, the 12w system will handle it just fine though not indefinitely. There's a really simple formula you need to know. P=UI P=Power U=Voltage I=Current Get the specs of you generator and you can see how much you can sustain while your engine is running. The inverters do usually create a square voltage "wave" rather than a good sine one, but it has never been a problem in my experience.
unethical_ban 6y ago
I agree with others: I love this feature, but I wonder if most people need the level of power being offered vs. an inverter that can do 400W or so. Having a "second aux battery" would be a nice factory option, so you don't worry about draining the starter. There are mods you can do to vehicles to make this work.
- ocdtrekkie 6y ago
  In the case of the F-150, it seems Ford has the numbers to back up that a lot of people would otherwise literally lug generators around with them. For the construction market, I absolutely suspect this feature will be well-used. I'd like it in an SUV, and I'm willing to bet if offered, folks would jump on it, but I agree it's a lot less likely it'd be heavily used. Re: Adding another battery, I've considered (and done some napkin math) adding solar panels and a second battery to my car to power the computer I run onboard. But it's something I don't have the time or money to play with right now.
- kube-system 6y ago
  Ford is clearly aiming at their fleet customers with this feature -- they're the ones hauling 5000 watt generators around. Fleet sales are a particularly profitable segment for Ford, they want to attract those customers more than your average Joe off the street.
Waterluvian 6y ago
In my kit I also have six basic towels. The kind you get at the gym. I’ll give about one away per year for assorted things. I know this is a meme but honestly, bring a towel.

carlhjerpe 6y ago

You can add a 1kw inverter to any car, the 12w system will handle it just fine though not indefinitely. There's a really simple formula you need to know. P=UI P=Power U=Voltage I=Current Get the specs of you generator and you can see how much you can sustain while your engine is running. The inverters do usually create a square voltage "wave" rather than a good sine one, but it has never been a problem in my experience.

unethical_ban 6y ago

I agree with others: I love this feature, but I wonder if most people need the level of power being offered vs. an inverter that can do 400W or so. Having a "second aux battery" would be a nice factory option, so you don't worry about draining the starter. There are mods you can do to vehicles to make this work.

ocdtrekkie 6y ago
In the case of the F-150, it seems Ford has the numbers to back up that a lot of people would otherwise literally lug generators around with them. For the construction market, I absolutely suspect this feature will be well-used. I'd like it in an SUV, and I'm willing to bet if offered, folks would jump on it, but I agree it's a lot less likely it'd be heavily used. Re: Adding another battery, I've considered (and done some napkin math) adding solar panels and a second battery to my car to power the computer I run onboard. But it's something I don't have the time or money to play with right now.
kube-system 6y ago
Ford is clearly aiming at their fleet customers with this feature -- they're the ones hauling 5000 watt generators around. Fleet sales are a particularly profitable segment for Ford, they want to attract those customers more than your average Joe off the street.

Waterluvian 6y ago

In my kit I also have six basic towels. The kind you get at the gym. I’ll give about one away per year for assorted things. I know this is a meme but honestly, bring a towel.