Ford to start offering an onboard generator!

[smlobx]

This may revolutionize the truck camper industry...

https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/fords-new-pro-power-onboard-generator-is-an-rv-game-changer/

 

[craig333]

All I have to do is leave the engine running. Not so sure I like that idea. Thieves should love it though. Might be nice for those rare occasions solar isn't sufficient.

 

[smlobx]

I agree it’s not perfect but for those who camp in hot weather and have an AC it might allow them to boondock a little easier. It should also be quieter than most stand alone compressors.

 

[Happyjax]

It would definitely be more convenient but I can go 12 hours on a gallon of gas in my Honda 2200 Afraid to ask what idling the F250 would cost....

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

For short use tasks I think it’s worthy. Longer tasks, such as running an a/c unit...we’ll see.

 

[BillTheHiker]

It would definitely be more convenient but I can go 12 hours on a gallon of gas in my Honda 2200 Afraid to ask what idling the F250 would cost....

 

[BillTheHiker]

I wonder if Ford considered a deal with Honda to design a generator to fit under the hood and maybe exhaust thru the truck. Using the truck engine surely uses more gas thereby limiting range for boondocking.

 

[BillTheHiker]

From the interview below it sounds like Ford had commercial uses in mind, like house builders or remodelers that could power a lot of tools and equipment this way.

https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2020/10/generator-or-inverter-2021-ford-f-150-pro-power-onboard-explained/